Although only recently completed, this large impressive home has a solid feel about it, almost as if it has been part of the Dungarvan landscape for many years. Designed by the current owner who prides himself on building with local natural materials, the house has a sandstone exterior and has been built in the style of a Roman villa. It nestles on the hillside overlooking the coastline. However, the absolutely stunning views are only a small part of what this home has to offer.

You can see the attention to detail immediately on entering the wide hallway. The brick ceiling is vaulted and mellow sandstone walls with handcarved wooden doors lead you to a myriad of rooms. In fact there are 12 doors leading from this splendid hall to all the rooms of the house.

The open-plan living/dining/kitchen area is vast and has been cleverly divided by using split-level flooring and a feature chimney breast which opens into the living room and dining room. Large beams of Spanish chestnut, warm wooden floors and the exposed internal sandstone walls have been combined with soft cream paintwork to create a style that is easy to live with and doesn't compete with the stunning views outside. The hand-painted kitchen boasts white Carrera marble countertops, large Belfast sink and Neff integrated appliances, all that any enthusiastic chef will need. The semi-circular living room has panoramic views looking east as far as Hook lighthouse and the Saltee islands and west over the Comeragh mountains in Waterford, the Blackstairs in Kilkenny, the Knockmealdowns in Tipperary and even part of Co Cork.

Another reception room with large window to the front provides access to the gardens through patio doors and extra light through a Velux window.

Zone-controlled underfloor heating throughout the house maintains a pleasant living temperature.

A separate laundry room and utility room mean that storage will never be a problem in this home. The utility room has a sink and granite worktop while the laundry has extensive shelving and a wet room/cloak room again with tiled floor provides still more space. The master bedroom is also split level with a step down to the seating/viewing area. Adjacent to this, the ensuite incorporates a steam/shower room and is wired for a jacuzzi. A walk-in wardrobe completes the master suite.

The second large double bedroom has a fireplace with gas pipe supply fitted. There is also an en-suite with marble floor and bath surround. Bedrooms three and four are also double rooms with Douglas fir oak flooring. Another bathroom with electric shower completes the floor area.

Outside, a large verandah echoes the semicircular shape of the living room to the front and side of the house.

The attic space has been reinforced to allow further development in the future.

Price: 850,000 Agent: Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds, Dungarvan 058 23444