TAKE a look at this fabulous three-bedroom property that has entered the Irish market for €260,000 – and it’s just an hour away from the capital.
Located in one of the most sought-after residential areas in Portlaoise, Co Laois, the charming pad is perfect for a family who wants to relocate to a family-friendly town.
The busy Portlaoise town offers a vast range of amenities and facilities, including local supermarkets, shops, cafes, restaurants, hospitals, leisure centres and gyms.
Families will appreciate the property’s proximity to excellent schools and childcare facilities.
And there are bus and train services available, offering routes to Cork, Kerry, Dublin, Limerick and Galway.
Commuters will appreciate the quick access to the M7, meaning it’s just an hour’s drive to the heart of Dublin.
The property is situated at the residential development Hawthorn Drive, designed for better living standards and environment for families.
And it has been “beautifully maintained” as it entered the market in “pristine condition”.
Entering the property, you are greeted by an attractive entrance porch, which adds further insulation and privacy to the lovely home.
Once you have stepped into the welcoming entrance, you will be greeted by a spacious hallway with access to the living room, the kitchen/dining room, the downstairs bathroom and the stairwell to the first floor.
The living room features gorgeous wooden flooring, a large window, an open fireplace, built-in storage units, a TV point and recessed lighting.
The kitchen area comes with beautiful built-in wooden units, black marble countertops, tiled backsplash wall and integrated appliances including a washing and dryer machine.
The dining area features a dining table that seats up to four people and comes with built-in storage units.
The downstairs bathroom features a wash hand basin and a toilet.
The first floor consists of three spacious bedrooms, a main bathroom and a hot press.
The spacious bedrooms have a large window overlooking the property, fitted carpet flooring, a double bed, built-in floor-to-ceiling wardrobes, and space for desks or storage units.
One of the bedrooms can be easily converted into a home office, a home gym or a playroom.
The main bathroom is fully tiled and has a built-in electric shower unit, a wash hand basin with storage and a toilet.
It also features a gorgeous patio and lawn area, allowing children to roam freely.
The BER rating for the property is C3.
CAR signal jammers which are driving a surge in thefts will be banned under new laws.
The devices, which free locks by scrambling the signal from remote keys, are used in 40 per cent of stolen vehicle cases.
Last year there were 132,412 cars stolen, up from 70,053 in 2013.
Under the Crime and Policing Bill, to be introduced to MPs tomorrow, anyone with a jammer faces up to five years in jail and an unlimited fine.
At present, it is against the law to have one if police can show it has been used in a theft.
Policing minister Dame Diana Johnson said: “These laws will prevent the devices from getting into the hands of thieves.”
RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: “With government statistics showing an average of 370 vehicles being stolen every day, outlawing the possession and distribution of signal jammers cannot come soon enough and we welcome the government’s action on this.
“Having your car stolen is not only a violation, it causes massive amounts of stress and inconvenience as well as higher insurance costs for the individual concerned and drivers generally.”
AA president, Edmund King, said: “This is a positive step, and these tougher sentences should make would-be thieves think again before stealing cars. As fast as vehicle technology has evolved, thieves have always tried to keep pace and beat the security systems.
“Relay theft and signal jamming is all too frequent and these measures will give police forces more opportunities to tackle car crime.”
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