Roscrea house displays hallmarks of the artist

“REALLY, really lovely” is auctioneer, Julie Fogarty’s take on this detached dormer on Montevideo Road in Roscrea.

The home of painter, Mary Dillon the house has the most unusual garden, adds Ms Fogarty, which has been the inspiration for her naturally-based work.

Unusual herbaceous plantings, as well as trees and shrubs fill the half acre site and inside, the house is even better, says the agent.

“There’s something very restful about it and you can see her talent in the interior decoration.”

Soft muted shades, good quality fittings and plenty of room are the markers here. The kitchen has a hand paint-tiled floor.

The main living room has a Baltic pine floor and shelving and the family room has an open cast iron fireplace and picture rail. There’s also a separate dining room and upstairs a study of 12’ by 12’ which could be a fifth bedroom.

The main bathroom has a jacuzzi bath and there’s a second bathroom on the upper floor along with four bedrooms and an ensuite master bedroom.

Gas heating and an alarm system are installed.

Set on one of the best residential roads in Roscrea, the house is five minutes to town and close to shops and schools. Sherry FitzGerald Fogarty are inviting offers in the region of €350,000 for this perfectly presented property.