A perfect place, then, for those seeking a peaceful rural retreat, yet in a ready to walk into home filled with light and generous space. Wood Lodge, built five years ago, is one mile from Blessington itself, which has a choice of supermarkets, schools and amenities such as the Avon Ri lakeshore resort. For confirmed shopaholics, the Whitewater shopping centre in Newbridge (12 miles away) claims to be the largest outside of the capital.

The detached property sits on 0.75 of an acre, with a driveway to the front bounded by stone walls, and rear garden framed by mature woodland.

Accommodation comprises the large and bright entrance hall, dining/family room with fireplace, inner hall, dual aspect living room with two windows (one a bay) and marble fireplace, fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility, high-spec bathroom with roll top bath and steam power shower, four double bedrooms and an en-suite.

The selling agents say the upstairs section of the property is suitable for conversion, with 900sq ft to play around this allows for full headroom and could easily accommodate two further rooms.

The lowdown Address: Wood Lodge, Kilmalum, Blessington, Co Wicklow
Details: 183sq m (1,972sq ft) detached property with four bedrooms, hall, dining room, living room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, en-suite and main bathroom
Highlights: the 900sq ft area upstairs which is suitable for conversion, also the tranquil location
Price: 730,000
Agent: Ganly Walters 01-662 3255