The owners of this three-bed, A-rated terraced house had a family friend make all their custom millwork.
The result is a classic contemporary interior with real flair and room for a growing family.
Contemporary homes offer the creature comforts of an A BER-rating but can sometimes feel a little soulless. Every house in an estate of a certain age can end up looking the same with the same kitchen and bathrooms.
We humans, like to feel a little bit special. By extending and customising their 2016-built home to give it a very polished, classic contemporary look, the owner of 32 Kilheale Drive in Kill, Co Kildare has made their home look exceptional.
Address: 32 Kilheale Drive, Kill, Co. Kildare, W91T2V8
Asking price: €515,000
Agent: DNG Doyle
It’s all thanks to the bespoke joinery, panelling and architraves, executed by a family friend called Glen, the owner says.
This custom millwork is the interior equivalent of the difference between haute couture, when a garment is made to fit your measurements exactly, and a ready-to-wear number you buy off the shelf in a shop that may need alterations.
It’s evident in all the perfectly-formed panelling. The hall, living room and guest w.c have all been painted in Irish paint brand Colourtrend’s Palm House Fountain, a warm neutral that picks up these details beautifully.
Glen also made custom shelving in the living room to house the TV, electric fire and decorative items.
Pocket doors slide back to open the living room to the kitchen, a large open plan space that has been extended by just under 40 square metres to fit everything that the modern family needs to function.
Behind full-height marine-blue doors is a fridge/freezer and a double pantry that serves as an appliance garage and a utility cupboard.
Under the large island, where there is space to seat all five members of the family, there is an under-counter freezer, a wine fridge, dishwasher and bins. Everything is out of sight.
Would-be chefs will love the six-burner Rangemaster oven at the heart of the kitchen.
The dining area overlooks the garden, which is laid out in artificial lawn and accessed through bi-fold doors.
The exterior of the extension has been tiled in a textured finish to add a point of interest.
Upstairs there are three bedrooms, two doubles and a single. The principal is en suite.
The attic has also been converted, delivering a smart light-filled multi-use space at the top of the house.
Agents DNG Doyle is seeking €515,000 for the 130 square metre A3 BER-rated house.
Commuting to Dublin is easy. There is a regular bus service from Kill Village, a five-minute walk away, to Dublin and Newbridge.
The train service from Sallins station to Heuston Station is about 7.5 km. The N7 three-lane dual carriageway is just a 2.5km drive and provides speedy access to the M50, which is 18km away, with Luas park & ride available at the Red Cow Interchange.
