This exceptionally modern home in Co Meath is on the market for €575,000

Conceptualised in collaboration with a local architect, the property mirrors traditional Irish long-house design and vernacular buildings. Half-door access opens onto the south-facing outdoor areas from every room and the home itself is modern yet traditional. 

Nestled on a very quiet road in a beautiful country landscape, Church Road is named after the original and picturesque Killeagh Graveyard (Cill Fiach) where there was a church until 1949.

To the east, the house has beautiful views of the Loughcrew Hills, to the southwest you’ll spot Mullaghmeen Forest with Killeagh graveyard also visible on the brow of the hill to the south.

Floor-to-ceiling windows are dotted throughout the house, allowing natural light to flood in by day and starlight by night. The large windows of the south aspect are positioned to fully exploit solar gain from low winter sun.

Upstairs, a generous feature balcony extends along the south-facing length of the house. The overhanging loggia (covered roof) shades the house from summer sun and shelters in wintery weather. 

Elsewhere, you’ll find a separate, self-contained, independent apartment unit with its own bathroom, bedroom, and kitchenette. This space is heated by means of a wood-burning stove and separately zoned geothermal heating.

Externally, several outdoor areas provide relaxed seating options, offering a variety of views around the house. There is a chimney feature at the west of the house where the outdoor fireplace allows for two fireplace options and outdoor heating. One option gives an intimate fire with some shelter under the loggia, with the other side allowing for a more expanded open gathering space. 

The circa 2.4-acre site has been planted with native trees including Scots pine, willow, rowan, birch, alder, elder, bird cherry, oak, sweet chestnut, sweet rowan, maple, snowberry, wild rose and crabapple. Perimeter edges have been planted to provide privacy and protection and no pesticides have been used on the land.

For those with a penchant for gardening, the property has its own polytunnel with vegetables and herbs while raised beds provide raspberries. There are also Aronia berry shrubs, mulberries, plums, pear and apple trees, hazelnut/cob nut and walnut trees to be found on the grounds.

A land art piece by a renowned Irish artist creates a wind-break and forms a unique, curving grass boundary between the meadow and gardens around the house. This 75-metre-long sculptural feature shelters the orchard and enhances the suntrap area to the west of the house and the outdoor fire areas.

The sale also includes two outbuildings – one a slate-roofed, stone-built shed, dating to circa 1890, the other, a former cattle shed that has been converted for storage.

Surrounded by nature on all sides, the property is conveniently close to all nearby amenities and is only a nine-minute walk to Ballinacree where there is both a primary school and a small community centre. 

Currently on the market for €575,000, viewing is highly recommended and can be organised through Fintan Cahill Auctioneers. In the meantime, take a closer look inside this five-bedroom home in our gallery below.