Behind the front doors of some of Ireland's million-euro listings are decorative and lifestyle ideas to try at home, starting from €144
Many high-end homeowners can enlist professionals such as landscape gardeners, interior decorators, and kitchen designers to help visualise their spaces and create a cohesive look throughout the property.
Some of this expertise comes with six-figure price tags, but other decor ideas are in the hundreds of euros and can be incorporated into smaller properties.
Here are ideas to steal at fine homes in Killmacanogue, Laragh, Rathgar, and Killiney:
A China blue range cooker and a jacuzzi at the foot of the Sugarloaf
Address: Rose Cottage, Glencap, Kilmacanogue, Co. Wicklow, A98HD98
Asking price: €1.695 million
Agent: George and Maguire
Nestled at the foot of the Sugarloaf, this four-ensuite bedroom, five-bathroom detached house outside Kilmacanogue originally dates from the 1800s but was completely renovated in 2013.
Now, a C1 Ber the main house extends to 332 square metres.
The main living area is broken-plan, with full concertina doors between the rooms to open or close as you fancy.
The Newcastle Design kitchen has lava stone worktops and a six-burner Rangemaster in a lacquered China Blue that brings in a pop of punchy colour and pulls the entire scheme together.
The extensive, landscaped gardens include three different spots from which to enjoy the mountain views; a south-facing pergola complete with firepit, an outdoor dining area and a jacuzzi.
The one-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage gives a further 62 square metres of space.
Design takeaway: Waterford Stanley’s Rangemaster comes in 17 different colours and finish options so you can tailor your choice to the look of your kitchen.
Prices for a six-burner 110 cm long option start from about €4,100 upwards.
Natural swimming pool and Japanese bath house with sauna in Co Wicklow
Address: Laragh East, Glendalough, Co Wicklow, A98 DT86
Asking price: €2 million
Agent: Savills
Situated about a kilometre north of the village of Laragh, this contemporary E2 Ber-rated four-bedroom, four-bathroom home was built with Arts & Crafts influences.
The main house has two wings, one for living and the other for accommodation.
Inside, you’ll see all sorts of architectural and archaeological finds.
Included in the property is a self-contained, two-bedroom, one-bathroom garden house, a Japanese bath house in a tower with a sauna and steam room, and a natural swimming pool.
All of this is set on about seven acres of private landscaped gardens.
Wicklow town is a 22-kilometre drive.
Design takeaway: A Harvia M3 sauna kit, plus a chimney kit and two bags of stones, usually costs €1,300 from Saunaexperts.ie.
This is currently reduced to €1,190. Both prices ex delivery.
A snooker room and entertaining kitchen, with a champagne sink in Dublin 6
Address: Landore Hall, on Orwell Road, Rathgar, D14, D14 V306
Asking price: €2.95 million
Agent: Bergins
This is a six-bedroom, six-bathroom residence, comprising two houses.
The main house is a four-bedroom villa-style period residence that includes not one, but two Clive Christian kitchens; a walnut design featuring its alpha deco style cabinetry for entertaining upstairs, complete with a champagne sink, and a second everyday kitchen at garden level.
The house also has interconnecting drawing rooms that lead one through to the other and on into a games room with a full-size snooker table.
All of this is on its upper level, along with three of its bedrooms.
The property comes to market with a guest house, a two-bedroom, one-bathroom converted coach house to the rear. Both are Ber-exempt.
Design takeaway: A snooker table like the 1980s Irish-built model, pictured, will cost between €3,500 and €4,000 from The Billiard Company, located on Marlborough Street, Dublin 2.
Dressing room goals and punchy powder room in Killiney
Address: 1, Balure, Balure Lane, Killiney, Co. Dublin, A96 N5P8
Asking price: €2.2 million
Agent: Lisney Sotheby’s
One of just eight detached houses, this A2 Ber-rated, five-bedroom, six-bathroom, Regency-style residence is double-fronted and features a Nolan Kitchen.
This former show house, completed in 2016, has all the extras that house buyers at this level of the market expect.
The principal bedroom has a walk-in dressing room, designed by Mary Ryder.
Lined in timber and backlit so you can find your accessories, from shoes to bags to smartly folded sweaters.
It might just rival Carrie Bradshaw’s.
As powder rooms go, this one’s statement wallpaper will add instant ritz. It is floored in large-format tiles from Fossil Stone.
The kitchen was supplied and fitted by Nolan Kitchens, with all finishes selected by Ryder.
Design takeaway: The wallpaper in the powder room is Jane Churchill Atmosphere Plato Midnight, price €144.00 per roll from Dun Laoghaire-based Brian S. Nolan.
