Ross, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32AY9X

Hume Auctioneers - We Get The Pick Of The Crop TAKE AN EXCLUSIVE HUME VIRTUAL TOUR NOW. CLICK BELOW Stretching to over 3,000 Sq ft of luxurious accommodation, this breathtakingly beautiful home is amongst the finest ever built in the county. Enjoying a most peaceful setting along a short country lane, the property is immersed in picturesque countryside yet sits less than 10 minutes from Portlaoise town centre. The property sits on a beautiful site of almost 2 acres. With verdant lawns, wildflower meadows and mature trees, Country life is in abundance. Approaching the home down the short country lane, the beautiful surrounds will raise your expectations. Turn into the driveway and they will all be exceeded, this home is just sublimely beautiful. The classic exterior, with its many distinguished features including a colonial style veranda and decorative ridge tiles, immediately impresses. What awaits inside will truly take your breath away. The classic tiled entrance hall with its delightful staircase, leads to 4 spacious reception rooms, each finished to infinite detail with immense style and taste. Quality materials including hardwood floors, designer tiling, sliding sash windows and bespoke cabinetry all combine to create perhaps the most distinguished home to be found anywhere on the market today. A formal sitting room complete with feature fireplace, bay windows and high end finishes leads to a most welcoming dining room. The perfect place for grand scale entertaining and family living alike. The relaxing sun lounge enjoys a gorgeous double French door leading to the beautifully mature gardens and bringing the amazing outdoors in. The kitchen with its bespoke joinery, large island and magnificent finishes enjoys picture book views from the large picture window overlooking the grounds. Off the kitchen is a massive utility room with ample space for cloaks, sports equipment and general storage. Off the utility is a beautiful period style WC. To the front of house is the fourth reception space which is ideal as a home office, playroom, second sitting room or indeed fifth bedroom. On the first floor there are 4 magnificent double bedrooms. The master bedroom enjoys a fully appointed ensuite and a massive walk in wardrobe. There is a second ensuite bathroom and a magnificent Victorian style family bathroom on this floor. The second floor is accessed by the magnificent staircase and offers a massive room stretching to 500 Square feet which is suitable to an abundance of uses. Boasting a B3 energy rating, not only does the property offer super savings on energy bills but also qualifies for a green mortgage. Ballyfin\\\\\\\'s location is legendary. Situated at the foothills of the Sliabh Bloom Mountains, the boyhood home of Fionn Mc Cumhaill and more recently home to Conde Nast No.1 hotel in the world; Ballyfin House, the area has become the location of choice for international stars for relaxation and as a base to explore the beautiful lakes, waterfalls and woodland walks that abound. Life here is fully immersive. The peace and quiet seldom found in todays world is balanced with the plethora of modern conveniences. High speed broadband is laid on. Schools are just minutes away. The bustling town of Portlaoise with its 41 minute train service to Dublin, Motorway connection and an array of sports, dining and entertainment outlets, can be reached in less than 10 minutes. Viewing Of This Exceptional Home is Highly Recommended.