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4 of a kind

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29 The Drive at Barnhall Meadows in Leixlip is a lovely, A2-rated home built in about 2020 and enhanced in 2024 with a stylish 14 m² open plan kitchen extension. Finished to a high standard, this energy-efficient 152 m² property features an air-to-water heating system, custom joinery, tasteful panelling and modern Roman and roller blinds throughout. The home has two private parking spaces, a secure composite front door and A-rated double-glazed windows. Outdoor living is equally impressive with landscaped gardens, a private patio with raised beds, outdoor sockets and a powered steel shed. Overlooking scenic parkland, playgrounds and the historic Wonderful Barn, this property combines comfort with convenience. Excellent transport links put Dublin City within 38 minutes by train, while local schools, shops and community essentials are close by. Daft.ie Daft.ie Daft.ie Daft.ie Daft.ie Daft.ie Daft.ie Daft.ie Harbour View House in Cobh is a beautifully maintained four, potentially five-bed home set on two acres of elevated, south-facing grounds with sweeping, uninterrupted views over Cork Harbour, Aghada and Whitegate. Built in 1995, this light-filled, architect-designed 190 m² house offers generous, free-flowing living spaces including an open plan kitchen with dining room and island along with patio access, a spacious living room with fireplace, a second sitting room and a dedicated viewing room for enjoying the ever-changing coastal panorama. Four double bedrooms, including a stylish main bedroom with en suite bathroom, plus a home office, utility, guest toilet and flexible garage space complete the interior. Outdoors, mature gardens, lawns, a greenhouse and a large detached double garage (with workshop and studio potential) create a private oasis. The property includes a private well, septic tank, oil-fired heating and high-speed broadband. Located just 6km from Cobh town and 23km from Cork City, it also offers scope for extension. Daft.ie Daft.ie Daft.ie Daft.ie Daft.ie Daft.ie Daft.ie Daft.ie 76 Patrician Villas in Stillorgan is a stylish three-bed family home with a converted attic, which ups the floor space to 126 m². Rewired and replumbed in 2019 with triple-glazed windows, a C2 BER rating and gas central heating, the property combines comfort with energy efficiency. The heart of the home is a stunning open plan living, dining and kitchen area featuring vaulted ceilings, skylights, bespoke cabinetry and floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that open to a southeast-facing landscaped garden, side lawn, and BBQ area. Accommodation includes a main bedroom with en suite bathroom, two further bedrooms, a family bathroom and the versatile attic space. Set in a prime Stillorgan location, it offers easy access to Blackrock and Stillorgan Villages, excellent schools, transport links including the QBC, DART and N11/M50. Daft.ie Daft.ie Daft.ie Daft.ie Daft.ie Daft.ie Daft.ie Daft.ie 4 The Mall is a fully renovated modern townhouse with two bedrooms. It combines modern luxury with exceptional craftsmanship in the heart of Wicklow Town. Spanning over 130 m², the home features bright, open plan living spaces, high-quality fixtures and elegant finishes throughout. The lower ground floor hosts a fully fitted shaker-style kitchen with high-end appliances, a utility room and guest toilet. Both spacious first floor bedrooms include double wardrobes and luxurious en suite bathrooms, with the main offering panoramic views of the Vartry River and Wicklow hills. A standout feature is the bespoke steel-frame balcony with floating glass handrails, providing uninterrupted river views, leading down to a private paved patio with direct access to the quays. Modern comforts include air-to-water heating, triple-glazed Nordan windows and a full alarm system. Perfectly located near cafes, restaurants, scenic walks and transport links, this townhouse offers a sophisticated, energy-efficient lifestyle in one of Wicklow’s most popular settings. Daft.ie Daft.ie Daft.ie Daft.ie Daft.ie Daft.ie Daft.ie Daft.ie To embed this post, copy the code below on your site 600px wide <iframe width="600" height="460" frameborder="0" style="border:0px;" src="https://www.thejournal.ie/https://www.thejournal.ie/kildare-cork-dublin-and-wicklow-house-for-sale-6814801-Sep2025/?embedpost=6814801&width=600&height=460" ></iframe> 400px wide <iframe width="600" height="460" frameborder="0" style="border:0px;" src="https://www.thejournal.ie/https://www.thejournal.ie/kildare-cork-dublin-and-wicklow-house-for-sale-6814801-Sep2025/?embedpost=6814801&width=400&height=460" ></iframe> 300px wide <iframe width="600" height="460" frameborder="0" style="border:0px;" src="https://www.thejournal.ie/https://www.thejournal.ie/kildare-cork-dublin-and-wicklow-house-for-sale-6814801-Sep2025/?embedpost=6814801&width=300&height=460" ></iframe>