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Three dream houses to buy with very special kitchens


By Grace McGettigan
27th Jun 2018
Three dream houses to buy with very special kitchens

For many of us, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where we start our day with a cup of coffee; where we catch up with family after a long day at work, and it’s where we relax with our friends over drinks on Saturday nights. Often, it’s the make-or-break room for house-hunters. If the kitchen’s not big enough, modern enough or bright enough; it’s not the one. That’s where we come in. We’ve trawled through lots of properties to find the perfect kitchen so you don’t have to. Here are three of our favourites:

20 Wainsfort Manor Drive, Terenure – €795,000

The kitchen at Wainsfort Manor Drive blends modern decor with country style beautifully. Located towards the end of a large entrance hall, the kitchen features solid wood units with a tiled backdrop; full quartz countertops with a centre island, and a Villeroy & Boch Belfast sink. There is ample seating room for family and guests, with a breakfast bar and dining area included too. The dining area was extended in 2017, and with a large skylight and glass doors, the space feels bright and airy. What’s more, a secluded garden with raised flowerbeds is located to the rear of the house, while planning permission is in place for a proposed extension to the side.

Photo: DNG Terenure via Daft.iePhoto: DNG Terenure via Daft.ieTerenurePhoto: DNG Terenure via Daft.ieTerenurePhoto: DNG Terenure via Daft.ie

2 Kincora Walk, Clontarf, Dublin 3 – €2,350,000

Okay, so it’s a tad pricey… but it’s worth it if you’ve recently come into some millions. The kitchen at 2 Kincora Walk is fully fitted with stylish Neff appliances, including a steam oven and a gourmet coffee maker. A pantry, utility room, cloakroom, and guest WC are all conveniently located off the kitchen (making it the dream spot for entertaining). Rear French doors open onto a granite patio, where a hardwood deck surrounded by evergreen trees can also be found. If you’re the type of person who likes to combine indoor and al fresco dining; it doesn’t get much better than this.

Clontarf house, dream kitchenPhoto: Gallagher Quigley via Daft.ieClontarf house, dream kitchenPhoto: Gallagher Quigley via Daft.ieClontarf house, dream kitchenPhoto: Gallagher Quigley via Daft.ieClontarf house, dream kitchenPhoto: Gallagher Quigley via Daft.ie

 

43 Deerpark Road, Castleknock – €1,650,00

If you prefer a more traditional-style kitchen than the two listed above, perhaps this four-bed home on Deerpark Road will tickle your fancy. Estate agents Sherry Fitzgerald describes the kitchen-come-breakfast room as “all encompassing” and “the heart of this home”. It features solid wood units (all of which are hand-painted) from the Victorian Salvage & Joinery Co. It has granite countertops; a large island unit with a wooden countertop; a freestanding Cannon range-style cooker with dual electric ovens; a grill and six-ring gas hob; an integrated fridge freezer and dishwasher. Exiting through double glass doors, a sunny south-facing garden is expertly landscaped with a lawn, flowerbeds and a stone patio.

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