Contemporary Louth home with stunning views and its own wind turbine​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ on the market for €850,000

Step inside the secluded grounds, however and it's clear that this is a home which makes the most of its elevated site close to the birthplace of Ireland's only female patron saint, Brigid of Faughart.

It sits in one of the most scenic and historic areas of north Louth with breath-taking views of countryside filled with myths and legends.

The house, which has been extensively renovated since it was originally built, offers a lot more than meets the eye, according to estate agent Brian Carroll of Sherry Fitzgerald Carroll who says that "the current owners have methodically and meticulously set about creating what amounts to an almost self-sustained and energy efficient home."

He says that true enthusiasts in renewable energy and technology, they have gone to extraordinary lengths to create a multi-fuel, energy efficient, cost effective and simple heating system as well as installing new triple glazed velux windows to future proof the home.

The house is cleverly designed to take advantage of the views of the surrounding countryside, with large windows creating light-filled interiors throughout.

The accommodation includes a welcoming hallway, an impressive contemporary kitchen where diners can enjoy a panoramic view across the patio to the rolling hills, a fully fitted utility room, two reception rooms, a study/home office, four good sized bedrooms with master en-suite, guest bathroom and W.C. Outdoor living can be enjoyed thanks to a number of granite paved patios surrounding the house, offering opportunities for al fresco dining and relaxation.

Access to the property is via electric gates and the spacious 1.5acre site is a gardener's delight with mature planting, greenhouse, a tree house for children to play in, a chicken coop, concrete built, large double garage cleverly set into the land, wood shed, garden equipment storage shed and generous storage room with separate access from the main road. It has its own wind turbine and its own solar panel bank with battery storage system.

It's right next door to where St Brigid is reputed to have been born and the old graveyard with a holy well and the ruins of a 12th century church.

Faughart is close to the M1 motorway and a short distance form Dundalk.

Sherry Fitzgerald Carroll are quoting a guide price of €850,000