Of course, what's not to love about the place? The location, for a start, is seriously impressive.

The property is just one of 83 houses and apartments in an exclusive development at the K Club - host of the Ryder Cup 2006 - adjacent to the prestigious five-star hotel and with enviable views of the Harold Palmer designed championship golf course.

Then there's the added draw for buyers that owning this property comes with two full memberships of the K Club and use of its golfing, fishing and leisure facilities. What you're getting here is not just a family home but a whole new lifestyle.

Built only two years ago by Menolly Homes, the team behind Farmleigh Woods in the Phoenix Park, Ladycastle surprisingly doesn't have any of that 'newness' feeling associated with recent builds. It's a tastefully decorated, comfortable, characterfilled home that successfully blends modest grandeur with modern flair.

From the moment you step inside the front door it's a visual hit. The magnificent doubleheight hallway with its marble tiled floor, ornate chandelier and sweeping mahogany staircase that gradually climbs the wall creates an instant impression and gives a taste of what's to come.

From here doors lead to the study and living/dining room laid in herringbone pattern parquet flooring. A simply-styled sandstone fireplace is the main focal point, enhanced with a frameless mirror that takes up the width and height of the chimneybreast. The room is elegantly decorated with art-deco-style wooden furniture, colourful drapes and upholstered furniture in a mix of different styles.

The kitchen is the real hub of this home and generously sized.

A vision of cream colours, clean lines and granite worktops, it's a real chef 's dream. A large island takes centre stage, providing ample storage, extra work surface and informal dining space. The kitchen appliances are top-ofthe-range and include a six-ring Britannia cooker. A separate utility room is kitted out in a similar style and enjoys the same attention to detail.

Upstairs are three large bedrooms, all boasting built-in wardrobes and en-suite bathrooms. All have a chic hotel feel, elegant and clutter-free with the bed the star attraction. Highbacked upholstered chairs and a table enhance the look.

This is a home that has been thoughtfully and cleverly designed, and what's most impressive is the attention to detail. In fact, such is the detail here, your only worry will be whether your clubs are in good working order for the next round. From the door handles to the mood lighting, feature windows and wood panelling, surround sound, underfloor heating and central vacuum system, nothing has been overlooked.

This property has even been wired for CCTV and ISDN and internet connection. And if that's not enough to tempt you, all fixtures, fittings and furnishings are included in the sale. All you'll have to do is move in.

The lowdown Address: No 927 Ladycastle, The K Club, Straffan, Co Kildare Details: 204sq m (2,200sq ft) detached home with study, living/dining room, kitchen, utility, WC and three bedrooms, all en-suite Highlights: The location. This property not only boasts views of the golf course but the price includes two full memberships of the K-Club.

Price: Euro2.2m Agent: Coonan Real Estate Alliance, 01-628 6128