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4 of a kind
4 of a kind: The most popular properties on Daft.ie in July
The most-viewed listings of the month.
WHETHER IT HAS an ideal location, is the perfect size, embraces a unique exterior or has an innovative design feature within, there are plenty of reasons why one particular home might pique the interests of many house-hunters across the country.
Every month, we take a look back over some of the most popular homes for sale right now on Daft.ie, to give you a taster of what your fellow buyers are getting excited about.
From a beautifully designed Cork home with unbeatable sea views to, not one, but two spacious family homes on the grounds of luxurious resorts, here’s a roundup of the most-viewed properties on Daft.ie for July.
Midleton, Co Cork
Commanding views over Ballycotton Bay and Lighthouse, this four-bed family home near Midleton is spread over 2,894 sq ft. It comprises an impressive four bedrooms and a combined kitchen, dining and living room that mixes farmhouse and industrial features flawlessly. With all of the rooms residing on one level, this leaves plenty of space for a surprise staircase that leads up to the large balcony area. From here you can take in even better views of the bay.
Sitting on 1.75 acres, the blue flag beach of Ardnahinch is a mere five minute drive away, with the towns of Midleton and Castlemartyr accessible in 15. While you can be at Cork Airport’s check-in desk in 40 minutes, one look inside may make you think twice about leaving.
Navan, Co Meath
At first glance, this home may look one that has been standing here for a few centuries but don’t let the grand facade fool you. Balsoon is a six bedroom, six bathroom home that was built in 2006 and has a BER B2 energy-rating. The property sits on almost four acres of private land, and the whole site is now on the market for €1 million.
The grounds that surround Balsoon are home to a playground, a stable block, and a a garage – accessed from the main road through a gated entrance. Navan town is a ten-minute drive away and has no shortage of historic connections. Down the road sits Bective Abbey, a 13th century structure which you may recognise for its starring role alongside Mel Gibson in Braveheart.
It’s on the market for €1,000,000.
Keadue, Co Roscommon
Number 37 O’Carolan’s Court is a three-bed home that sits right on the grounds of Kilronan Castle Estate and Spa. With views of Lough Meelagh, the lush woodlands and manicured gardens of the estate are on your doorstep. Inside, the home is carpeted throughout and is in show house condition. Leading on to a rear garden, this home offers the best of both worlds: countryside living that’s not in complete isolation.
As the county famed for the High Kings of Ireland, 12th-century abbeys and medieval towns, Roscommon has no shortage of historical sites to discover, while a walk along Lough Meelagh will bring you to the village of Keadue in thirty minutes.
Ballymoney, Co Wexford
With its unique location as well as being a short stroll from the beach, it comes as no surprise that this four-bed home in Wexford makes the most-popular list. Sitting on a peaceful cul de sac on the grounds of Seafield Hotel and Spa Resort, 9 Beachwood has access to two well equipped playgrounds and beautifully maintained grounds for walks with stunning views.
The home comprises a kitchen and dining area with a separate living area and study, as well as a main sitting room and dining room. Upstairs sit four bedrooms, the master with an en-suite bathroom and then a main bathroom. This home also benefits from a converted attic area that would be perfect for a play area or games room.
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