PROPERTY WATCH: Newly built A-Rated Laois home for €595,000

The biggest and newest A2 Rated Laois house to come on the market is absolutely filled with latest trends and finishes.

This 3,000 sq ft mansion with five bedrooms, five bathrooms and a huge workshop on a 1 acre sweeping site, is worthy to be on RTÉ's Home of the Year, near the cute Electric Picnic village of Stradbally.  Have a look inside! Details below the gallery of 50 photos.

The Long House is described by Hume Auctioneers as "a masterclass in design and modern living". 

"The property enjoys stunning views over the surrounding countryside across Drumneen and Dunamaise hills."

The entrance hall has a feature timber staircase, gallery window and polished concrete floor.

The kitchen is "a cook's paradise" with a Quooker instant boiling water tap, pop-up extractor, professional quality induction hob and designer lighting. Two-tone custom-built cabinets with quartz worktops, huge island and a funky walk-in pantry.

An open fireplace is awaiting a stove, as is the fireplace in the sitting room.

There is a light filled playroom adjoining. Off the kitchen is a utility room, itself bigger than most kitchens on the market today. Here you will find more cabinets and a superb American style washing machine and dryer. There's even a laundry chute.

Off the back hall is a prettily decorated WC.

A spacious sitting room has modern wiring to accommodate the best AV systems. The ground floor bathroom has feature flooring and luxury fittings. There is a large double bedroom also on this floor, enjoying superb light from a large picture window. A magnificent light filled home office completes the ground floor accommodation. 

Upstairs has four massive double bedrooms. Rooms 3 and 4 share a Jack & Jill bathroom whilst a full bathroom services bedroom 2. Each Room has exceptional storage space with beautiful views.

The master bedroom enjoys some of the best views across the region, a huge walk-in wardrobe leading to another designer bathroom.

Outside the space is perfect for a growing family or business owners. An outdoor room extending to 500 Sq. ft, ideal for home office, playroom or maybe even the occasional guest. To the back of the site is a 1,800 sqft lofted workshop/store/ garage.

And for these relaxing sunset evenings there's a beautiful covered barbeque area that brings entertaining in this home to a whole new level.

With an A2 energy rating, the property qualifies for a super low green mortgage interest rate.

The list of extras includes Cat 6 Wiring, Air To Water Heating System, built in vacuum system, designer sensor lighting, Quooker tap, Mains services connections.

The location is nestled between the hills at Oughaval, Drumneen and the Rock of Dunamaise.