Trading up: Ballingarry, Limerick €380,000

Trading up in West Limerick could be spacious, comfortable, and energy efficient at this three/four-bed detached house at the Commons near Ballingarry.

The energy efficiency comes via a recently installed Swedish Thermia air to water heat pump which uses energy from the air outside the house to heat both the house and the water.

Colm O’Donovan of West Property Group says this was put in after the owners had secured a high B3 energy rating.

The expectation is that the new system, which uses renewable energy, will push it even higher.

Along with energy efficiency, the 8-year-old architect-designed house also offers 2,800 sq ft of living space and an acre of gardens.

Quoting a guide price of €380,000, Mr O’Donovan says this is a well-finished, distinctive property within an easy commute from Limerick City.

To the rear of the property is a 36ft-long modern kitchen/dining/living room with cream units, granite worktop, and double patio doors.

Other accommodation includes a tiled utility room, a guest WC, and a 14ft square sunroom, a spacious 22ft by 14ft master bedroom, and three bathrooms.

Verdict: Perfect for the energy-conscious family who doesn’t want to spend the earth on heating.