Let the light in and keep the coldout
Solar-powered home with underfloor heating has ‘A’ rating
Pineview, Ballybride Road, Rathmichael, Dublin
Built to a modular design to allow windows and walls, fixtures and fittings, shape and structure, to do all the talking, Pineview is an extraordinarily bright, modern and very large family home that’s ready to walk into.
It carries a sought-after ‘ A’ rating thanks to its superb insulation, geothermal underfloor heating, triple-glazed windows, southerly aspect, solar-powered hot water and, in a helpful nod to the rapidly approaching water charges, an 800litre water harvester system.
At 4,600 sq ft, the rooms in this six- bedroom home are all large, well proportioned and bright.
The entrance porch opens into the huge, double-height hall with polished marble floor. Huge windows let light flood in. A big arch allows access into both the kitchen and living space. A large garden room with three walls of floor-to-ceiling windows connects with the large, dual aspect kitchen. There is so much glass that the gardens outside almost seem part of the house.
The kitchen has a fully fitted Siematic kitchen with granite worktops and large central island, and the utility room next door is also fitted with Siematic units.
The oak-floored living room has a wood-burning stove and feature alcove shelving, while the family room has a barrel-vaulted ceiling.
Upstairs, the master bedroom is huge, with a vaulted ceiling, views, a walk-in wardrobe and en suite shower, while another bedroom has double doors opening onto a balcony. There are four ensuites in total, as well as a family bathroom with a raised freestanding bath.
The house is near Shankill village in Co. Dublin, close to shops, schools sports facilities, buses and trains.
Agent: Doran Estates 01/4659777