Such is the attention to detail here, so high-spec the finish and carefully considered the design, it's hard to believe that this architectdesigned new detached home is the work of developers, purposebuilt to be sold. It's as personalised as you can get, with every whim taken care of. Nothing has been overlooked, right down to the choice of door handles and wall sockets.

Designed by Martin Noone & Associates and built by developers Clayworth Investments, Elsinore is a statement, high-tech family home that cleverly manages to combine old with new without intruding too much on its surroundings. A property of two distinct parts, it comprises a modern timber and rendered build and the original, fully restored Elsinore gate lodge, connected to each other by a striking glazed corridor.

Inside the interior design is a real visual hit - lofty, high ceilinged, light-filled rooms dotted with a mix of different sized windows and glazed doors to capture the scenery and floored in gorgeously tactile walnut wood and tumbled porcelain tiles. Rooms are spacious but not cluttered, allowing the architecture to stand out, and echo the materials, colours and shapes outside.

Accommodation spans some 232sq m (2,500sq ft) and includes a reception hallway with double doors leading to a large dualaspect living/dining room with feature marble fireplace. The customised Rational kitchen from Robinson Interiors in Belfast is a chef 's dream with sleek, streamlined cream units topped with Ceasar stone worktop and a Smeg stainless-steel gas range with sixring hob, the star attraction.

The adjoining family room is home to a massive 40in TV and Morso wood burning stove.

Upstairs are four bedrooms, three good-sized doubles and a well-proportioned single, all with fitted wardrobes. The family bathroom, which is more like a chic home spa sanctuary, has a jacuzzi bath, power shower, heated towel rail and underfloor heating.

The original gate lodge at the rear of the house provides more accommodation - living/dining room, kitchenette, double bedroom, conservatory and shower room - and would make an ideal granny flat or home for a nanny.

While the size of this property is undoubtedly a big draw for prospective buyers, what will most appeal is the standard of finish and incorporation of the latest state-of-the-art technology. In association with Smarthomes, Clayworth has installed a comprehensive cabling infrastructure which provides access to a wide range of communication and entertainment services, including broadband, cable and satellite, surround sound and an integrated central music system.

The property also boasts an intelligent alarm and zoned heating, so temperatures can be controlled independently in each room.

Living here, who needs to commute to work in the city or even leave home for that matter!

The lowdown Address: Elsinore, Delgany, Co Wicklow Details: Detached 232sq m (2,500sq ft) property with glazed link to original, restored Elsinore gate lodge.

Accommodation includes entrance hall, two living/dining rooms, Rational kitchen, utility room, family room, kitchenette, four double bedrooms (the master is ensuite), one single bedroom, shower room and family bathroom Highlights: Where to start. This property has so many things going for it - Smarthome technology, central music system, designer interior and high-spec "nishes. The glazed link corridor that connects the two buildings is inspired Price: Euro1.98m Agent: Sherry FitzGerald 01-259 0499