With a fresh take on the farmhouse kitchen at its heart, this cleverly extended four-bedroom cottage is a countryside gem in the heart of ploughing country in Co Offaly for €425k.
If you fancy swapping traffic and busy streets for open skies, green fields and a little more breathing room, this four-bedroom converted cottage in Screggan, Co Offaly, could be just the ticket.
This four-bedroom, two-bathroom house has been modernised and extended to 152 square metres, creating a bright, comfortable family home with plenty of space inside and out. It sits in the countryside near Tullamore, so you can enjoy a quieter pace of life without feeling cut off from shops, schools, and everyday essentials.
Address: Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, R35 FY28
Asking Price: €425,000
Agents: Kenny Properties
Screggan is also well known to anyone who follows Ireland's farming calendar. It's where the National Ploughing Championships, one of the country's biggest annual events, draws huge crowds to the Midlands each year for its mix of farming machinery, trade stands, food, fashion and entertainment.
While the championships last just a few days, the surrounding countryside offers a much slower pace of life for the rest of the year.
The house has a fresh, modern look, with white rendered walls, dark detailing, and a gravel driveway leading to the front door.
The gardens are well kept, with generous lawns, mature hedging, and established planting that gives the property a lovely sense of space and privacy.
Inside, the kitchen is a real highlight. Blue fitted units, complementary worktops and a large island with breakfast seating give it plenty of personality, while skylights bring natural light pouring into the room.
Ample storage makes it practical for busy family life, whether you're preparing dinner on a weekday evening or having friends over at the weekend.
The dining area has a lovely country feel, with an exposed-brick fireplace and solid-fuel stove providing a cosy focal point. Other living areas offer room to spread out, with windows, skylights, and patio doors that keep the interiors bright and connected to the garden.
Four bedrooms give families plenty of options as children grow or friends and relatives come to stay. One room could also work well as a home office for anyone who needs a dedicated place to work.
Some bedrooms have fitted wardrobes, while the bathrooms have modern fittings, tiled finishes, a bath and separate shower facilities.
Outside, there's plenty of room to enjoy the fresh air. The lawns are ideal for children to play, for summer barbecues, or for simply sitting out with a cup of tea and enjoying the peace and quiet.
The driveway also provides ample parking, while the established boundaries help create a private setting.
For anyone who enjoys getting outdoors, Offaly offers plenty to explore. Charleville Castle and its woodland walks are close to Tullamore, while Lough Boora Discovery Park offers a very different landscape of lakes, trails, wildlife and outdoor art.
The Slieve Bloom Mountains are also within reach for walking, cycling and exploring some of the Midlands' most beautiful scenery.
Tullamore is the main hub for shopping, restaurants, cafés, schools, childcare, healthcare and sporting activities. It also has a railway station on the Dublin–Galway line, giving commuters another option for travelling beyond the county.
For buyers who want a modern, spacious home without giving up the pleasures of country living, this Screggan property offers a nice balance.
It offers room for family life, space to enjoy the outdoors, and a welcoming town nearby, all in a part of the Midlands that comes alive each year when the ploughing championships roll into town.
Kenny Properties is seeking €425,000 for the countryside home, which has a BER rating of C.
