This is a very individual, four-bed detached property, with the main living areas featuring soaring ceilings and an abundance of natural light streaming through glazed walls and tall, picture windows.

The upstairs section of the house is a very large mezzanine fully devoted to a master bedroom suite, complete with shower room ensuite and that other space on most wish lists - a generously-sized, walk-in wardrobe.

A dramatic, light-filled hall introduces the open-plan style of the living areas. A 'green' wall of leafy household plants in wooden-panelled pots screens a dining area in part of the vast hall next to the huge front window.

Two wrought-iron chandeliers in the living area enhance the lofty, beamed ceilings, while the reclaimed brick fireplace brings a homely touch to the this huge room.

Bevelled glass french doors open to the kitchen - this functional room is all efficient use of space with a working area combining fully fitted oak units and integrated appliances with a large central island.

Next to the kitchen is a large utility room.

Bedrooms at ground floor level include three doubles, with one en-suite. The main bathroom offers the indulgence of a jacuzzi with separate pressurised shower.

The lowdown Address: Hazelbank House, Portarlington, Co Laois Details: 342sq m (3,680sq ft) property with living room, kitchen/dining room, utility, four bedrooms, two en-suites and main bathroom. This house also comes with 2.6 acre gardens including pond and small paddock Highlights: porcelain tiled "oors with geo-thermal under"oor heating; 'antique' oak-"tted kitchen;

cathedral-style ceilings; mezzanine with en-suite and large walk-in wardrobes Price: Euro1.1m Agent: Sherry FitzGerald Pigott Robinson, 045-436 982