The Birchwood, SAND WOOD, SAND WOOD, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Phase 1 will be just 20 houses and is launching soon. Visit www.sandwood.ie to register your interest, see virtual tours and download the development brochure. We have received an unprecedented level of interest in this development and recommend you register immediately. The Birchwood The Birchwood is a strikingly beautiful home. Enjoying highly sought after end-sites, these homes are stand out gorgeous. With massive accommodation extending to 141.5 Sq. M this is an extra-large home. The extra-large dual aspect Living room truly sets this home apart. There is a massive walkaround attic with drop down ladder, sheeted flooring, two velux windows and cat 6 connection. THE ‘HOLLYBROOK FINISH’ Setting ourselves apart from others, all Hollybrook homes come with: ► Each home has been carefully Architect designed for modern family living ► Integrated branded appliance pack within luxurious kitchen including: ⌂ Oven ⌂ Hob ⌂ Extractor ⌂ Fridge Freezer ⌂ Dishwasher ► 20mm thick Quartz worktop with 100mm high upstand and full height upstand behind hob ► Fully fitted floor finishes ⌂ High quality Oak effect wood flooring to ground floor ⌂ Luxury carpet to bedrooms, stairs and landings ⌂ High quality parcelanosa tiling to WC, Bathroom and Ensuites ► Conversion* friendly attics ⌂ Open walk around storage ⌂ Floors boarded ⌂ Drop down ladder ⌂ Velux style glazed roof windows to provide natural light ⌂ Power, lighting and data supply BUILDING WARRANTY ► Each Hollybrook home is covered with a 10-Year HomeBond Warranty SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY ► A Rated BER Rated Homes incorporating renewable technology to lower energy costs ► Energy efficient air source heat pumps for heating and hot water ► Sustainable timber frame construction ► Energy saving LED light fittings throughout ► Centralised Mechanical Extract Ventilation for control of the homes ventilation requirements ► High performance external walls with a U-Value of 0.18W/m2K ► All homes constructed to provide high level of air tightness to a standard that exceeds building regulations ► Power and pre-wired for EV car charging EXTERNAL FEATURES ► Combination of high-quality brick, render and feature cladding finishes ► High performance double glazed stylish black uPVC windows ► Feature high performance multi locking entrance door and hardwood screen ► Feature uPVC glazed patio doors to private gardens KITCHENS ► Bespoke designed contemporary Micro Shaker kitchens ► Pantry unit / coffee dock with oak effect interior and feature LED lighting and power ► Large kitchen island with feature fluted finish ► Quartz worktop ► Soft close doors and drawers ► Appliances ► Large undermount stainless steel single bowl sink ► Chrome monobloc mixer tap ► LED undercabinet lighting UTILITY ROOM / CUPBOARD ► Additional counter top ► Utility room with services for washing machine and tumble dryer BATHROOMS & ENSUITES ► Luxurious and contemporary designed bathrooms and ensuites providing ⌂ High quality Hansgrohe single lever chrome wash hand basin taps with matching bath and shower fittings. ⌂ Showers over all baths with glazed screen ⌂ Contemporary Porcelanosa porcelain stone effect wall tiling to selected walls ⌂ Contemporary Porcelanosa porcelain stone effect floor tiling with tiled skirting ⌂ Large format mirror ⌂ Contemporary single ended bath with wall mounted taps and shower fitting (to bathrooms) ⌂ Contemporary extra large low-profile shower tray ⌂ WC with concealed cistern, Eco-friendly dual flush plate and soft close seat ⌂ Semi recessed wash hand basin ⌂ Shaver Socket ⌂ Luxury chrome ladder towel rail ⌂ Illuminated storage niche under sink WARDROBES ► Contemporary Micro Shaker wardrobes provided to master bedroom INTERIOR FINISHES ► 2500mm high ceilings to ground and first floor ► Fully fitted floor finishes ► Smooth finish to all walls and ceilings, painted in white emulsion ► All joinery painted in white satin wood ► Square edge skirting board painted in white satinwood ► Square architrave painted in white satinwood ► Shaker style painted internal doors with contemporary matte black ironmongery ► Shaker style glazed painted internal door to kitchen / dining room HEATING ► Heating and hot water by energy efficient air source heat pumps ► A heating zones provided each floor ► Radiator panel heating with individual thermostatic valve controls ELECTRICAL & MEDIA ► Lighting ⌂ Energy efficient warm white LED downlights to kitchen, bathroom and ensuites ⌂ Pendants to living rooms, dining areas, hallways and bedrooms ⌂ Energy efficient external lights ► Power and Switches ⌂ Multi gang switch for appliances ⌂ Power and pre-wired for EV car charging ⌂ USB Sockets provided in kitchen ⌂ USB Sockets provided to either side of the master bed ► TV TV system installed to allow free to air digital TV and allow for future installation of Satellite TV by purchaser. ⌂ TV point to all Bedrooms ⌂ TV point to Living Room ⌂ TV point to Kitchen/Dining Room ⌂ TV supply in attic ► Data Homes CAT 6 wired from utility cupboard to provide data to designated points around house. ⌂ Data point to main TV in living room ⌂ Data point to study area ⌂ Data point to hall ⌂ Data point to all bedrooms ⌂ Data supply in attic SECURITY & SAFETY ► Mains powered smoke detectors to hallways, kitchen, living room and bedrooms. ► Heat detector to kitchen FRONT & REAR GARDENS & LANDSCAPING ► All homes with private gardens ► 1800mm high timber fencing between gardens with rear access to gardens. ► External rear water tap ► Topsoil and seeded rear garden ► Feature tree to front garden ► Power and pre-wired for Electrical point for car charging CAR PARKING ► Two allocated private car parking spaces COMPLETION & HANDOVER ► Comprehensive handover pack will be included with the sale of each house LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL AMENITY SPACE The exterior and public spaces of the neighbourhood have been designed by award winning Landscape Architects and include the following features: ► 500 trees planted throughout the neighbourhood ► Natural wild flower and native species of planting ► Two fenced playground with play equipment in the centre of the neighbourhood ► BMX bike pump track ► Natural play area ► Woodland walk ► Ecological zone with Bug and Inset Hotels ► Bird boxes around the neighbourhood to encourage Biodiversity