Lap up the luxury ‘on top of the world’
THE opportunity to relax in a hot tub while enjoying panoramic views of Lough Derg may tempt a buyer to take the plunge and purchase The High Park near Ballina in Tipperary.
Although there are quite a number of spacious detached properties on the lake, it’s unlikely that many come with the extra indulgence of a hot tub so close to the waters edge. On the market with both Clare Tipp Properties and with Rooneys in Limerick, this is a 4,100 sq ft house with quite a few extras both inside and outside. Guiding at €975,000, the architecturally-designed property was built in 2006 and redesigned and refurbished the following year. Designed to make the most of its lakeside setting, it is high-spec and contemporary although the décor also shows some classical influences. An Italian influence can be seen in the gardens where there’s a Romanesque fountain, a pond with a statue and sculpted eagles on the limestone entrance.
Set on a site of over two acres, The High Park has a winding drive way and an expanse of decking as well as a large patio, which both offer unobstructed views across the lake. The very sizeable split-level property comes with an industrial-size gas tank and a super-efficient A energy rating.
The entrance hallway has a double-height ceiling as does the formal lounge, a large bright room with double sets of patio doors opening out on to the decking. The house also has a spacious contemporary kitchen with dark red high-gloss units, integrated appliances and a large centre island. At entrance level there are two large en suite bedrooms and a utility room. An elm staircase leads to the lower level where there’s a large entertainment room/gym and two en suite bedrooms. The property also has a second smaller kitchen and an apartment`, which has an open plan living/dining area as well as an en suite bedroom.
A spiral staircase at entrance level leads up to an office on a mezzanine floor which offers magnificent views of the lake. It’s located around eight kilometres from Ballina/ Killaloe. Colette Hanley of Clare Tipp Properties says it offers luxury and magnificent views in a setting that seems as if it’s “on top of the world”.
VERDICT: Could be worth taking a plunge.
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