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For Sale By Private Treaty

Ratheniska Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

An exceptional family home superbly located in a spectacular panoramic setting

Loughteague, Ratheniska Portlaoise, Co. Laois An exceptional family home superbly located in a spectacular panoramic setting.

5 Bedrooms, 4Bathrooms, 3 Reception Rooms, Double Garage, All Set On 1.5 Acres.

Dublin 55 Minutes, Portlaoise 7 Minutes, Stradbally 3 Minutes.

Selling Agent: John Dunne MRICS, Hume Auctioneers, 1 Coote Street, Market Square, Portlaoise T: 057 868111 M: 086 6813530 E: Info@hume.ie W: www.hume.ie

A most attractive stone built family home immersed in some of the most beautiful surroundings in the entire region. Boasting exceptional design and interiors combining to make this one of the finest family homes to come to the market in recent times.

Located just outside Stradbally and less than 1 mile from Ratheniska School, this stunning property offers exceptional setting and appointment for a family home of distinction.

Approached by a wonderful tree-lined avenue offering immense uninterrupted countryside views yet within striking distance of some neighbouring homes offering the best in privacy and security.

The welcoming hallway sets the scene to a home of exacting standards. The large kitchen boasts an impressive gallery and opens to a cosy living room and light filled sunroom.

The property includes another large reception room, a fantastic game area on the balcony lounge and 5 extremely spacious bedrooms with the master bedroom enjoying an exceptional ensuite and walk-in wardrobe.

Outside the setting is immense. The gardens offer superb family space yet are of an extremely manageable size. The views are enjoyed from all angles and a pretty copse of trees adds to the feeling of a home that sits perfectly within its surroundings.

Accommodation Entrance Hall: Tiled floor & fitted carpet, light fitting, coved ceiling, recessed lighting .

Sitting room: 5.10m x 3.12m Fitted carpet, fitted curtains, light fitting, coved ceiling, marble fireplace Kitchen: 8.45m x 4.78m Feature fitted kitchen with double oven, hob, fan, dishwasher, island unit, recessed lighting, tiled floor, & splash back, fitted blinds.

Living room: 5.14m x 4.78m Wooden floor, fitted curtains, stove, coved ceiling, light fitting.

Family room 4.85m x 4.52m Tiled floor, fitted blinds, timber panelled ceiling with recessed lighting, fitted curtains, French door to deck area.

Rear Hall 5.848m x 3.46m With fitted presses, tiled floor, , stairs to first floor, Stira to attic, utility area, Guest Bathroom W.C., W.H.B., fully tiled.

Bedroom 1 5.126m x 4.727m Fitted carpet, fitted curtains, light shade. Dressing room with fitted carpet, fitted shelving and rails.

En-Suite: w.c., w.h.b., double shower unit, fully tiled, shaver light & socket.

Bedroom 2 3.97m x 3.57m Fitted carpet, fitted curtains, light fitting.

Bedroom 3 3.97m x 3.68 Fitted carpet, fitted curtains, light fitting.

Bedroom 4 3.98m x 3.67m Fitted carpet, fitted curtains, light fitting.

Bathroom

3.97m x 2.19m Fully tiled, free standing bath, w.c., w.h.b., shower unit, shaver light and socket.

Accommodation

FIRST FLOOR Galleried Landing 13.63m x 5.94m Fitted carpet, velux windows, light fitting, store room.

Bedroom 5 5.91m x 4.87m Fitted carpet, light fitting, Velux windows.

Bathroom Jack & Jill Bathroom: 3.50m x 2.38m Shower unit, w.c., w.h.b., fully tiled, Velux window, shaver light and socket.

OUTSIDE : Garden Large double garage. 1.5 acre site with tree lined avenue, lawns, attractive copse, deck area.

Immense countryside outside your window, the world at your doorstep.

Whether it’s schools, sports, leisure or family activities, the facilities in this locality are among the best in Ireland. These include; Golf at The Seve Ballesteros Championship Golf Course at “The Heritage Hotel Golf and Spa Resort in Killenard, the Heath Golf, or Portlaoise Golf Club.

Magnificent Emo Court 15 Minutes

Horse racing enthusiasts can enjoy one of the three local racecourses; the Curragh, Punchestown and Naas with regular point to point meetings in Stradbally Hall.

Schools in the area are second to none, Ratheniska National School is recognised as one of the best in the country and is highly sought after. Secondary schools are nearby in Heywood and Portlaoise.

In addition family activities such as horse riding, swimming, Gaelic Football, Soccer or Rugby are all available nearby, while hobbies such as fishing, canoeing are waiting to be enjoyed on the nearby rivers lakes and The Grand Canal.

Highly Sought After Ratheniska School 3 Minutes

Portlaoise has a wealth of shops, leisure facilities, theatre, and cinema while Kildare Outlet Village and Whitewater Shopping Centre offer world class shopping just 20 minutes away, and a day’s pampering at the world class Heritage Spa is a tempting nearby indulgence.

For convenience Ratheniska cannot be beaten. Situated less than 5 minutes from Stradbally, 8 minutes from Portlaoise and Portarlington, and 50 minutes from Newlands Cross, one can soak up the relaxing and elegant country atmosphere safe in the knowledge that the outside world is just at the doorstep. There are over 40 daily train departures to Dublin within 15 minute drive, offering a short commute to the capital of just over 50 minutes.

Electric Picnic, Stradbally 5 Minutes

Directions: Coming from Stradbally, take the Abbeyleix Road (R427) and continue for approx. 2.3 miles. Take left onto the R78355 and continue for 0.4miles.

The property is on the left and is accessed via an avenue with stone piers and post and rail entrance.

Hume Auctioneers, No1 Coote Street, Market Square, Portlaoise.

T: (057) 8681111. E: info@hume.ie W: www.hume.ie