KILMACANOGUE: €1.295M:VIEWERS will see a lot of house for their money at Bleanaskill at Rocky Valley Drive in Kilmacanogue, Co Wicklow. The modern split-level house has no less than 372sq m (4,000sq ft) of living space, much of it concentrated in big open-plan living areas leading to a dramatic south-facing terrace. The 2006 house is for sale through Douglas Newman Good at €1.295 million. Stephen Manek is handling enquiries.

Built on an elevated site of just under three quarters of an acre, Bleanaskill was designed and fitted out on a money-no-object basis with a geo-thermal underfloor heating system throughout, and a cinema in the livingroom.

The first floor is given over to the reception rooms and kitchen while at garden level there’s the main bedroom suite with its own courtyard garden, and four en suite double bedrooms.

The entrance hall has floor to ceiling Rationel windows and doors leading to an 75 sq m (800sq ft) terrace overlooking the Sugar Loaf.

Walnut flooring runs through to the drawingroom, which has the same view, while on the other side of the hall is an open livingroom-cum-kitchen, complete with staircase leading down to a family room at garden level.

The custom-built kitchen is built around a large central island with marble-topped units all around.

A Rangemaster stove, two built-in fridges, and freezer are included in the range of appliances, while a large utility space has access to an outdoor area.

Bleanaskill, Kilmacanogue, Co Wicklow

Huge, no-expense-spared home in dramatic Wicklow setting

Agent: Douglas Newman Good