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4 of a kind
4 of a Kind: Picturesque homes along the Irish coastline
This week, we’re in counties Clare, Waterford, Dublin and Donegal.
Portnablagh, Co Donegal – €595,000
Set on an elevated site with great views over Marble Hill Beach and Sheephaven Bay, this charming coastal home offers bright, single-level living in an idyllic location. Just a short stroll from the beach and adjacent to the Shandon Hotel & Spa, the property features a gated entrance, gravel driveway and landscaped gardens with potential for extension. Inside, the spacious 120 m² layout includes an open plan kitchen and living area with fireplace and picture window.
There’s also a sunroom, two bedrooms (one with en suite bathroom) and a separate shower room with potential to easily convert back to a three-bedroom layout. The west-facing garden is perfect for enjoying sea views and entertaining, while the .69 acre plot allows room to expand, subject to planning. Other features include oil-fired central heating, broadband, septic tank and mains water.
Source: Daft.ie
Skerries, Co Dublin – €735,000
This beautifully extended five-bed home offers spacious living in the sought-after Kelly’s Bay estate, Skerries. Set on a large plot with mature front and back gardens, the property had a sunny south-facing aspect with sea views. Inside, the 159 m² home features bright, open plan living areas, a modern kitchen and French doors opening to a private patio ideal for entertaining. The flexible layout includes a ground floor bedroom and shower room, guest toilet and utility room.
There are four further bedrooms upstairs, including a main with en suite bathroom. Gas-fired central heating and double glazing add comfort throughout. It’s in a quiet, family-friendly area within walking distance of schools, shops, the seafront and Skerries town centre. With excellent transport links and proximity to Dublin Airport and the M1, this is an ideal home for families seeking space, light and coastal living.
Waterford, Co Waterford – €465,000
4 Seaview Park is a lovely four-bed bungalow in the seaside village of Dunmore East. Set in a private development, the 105 m² home offers stunning sea views from both the front and its elevated west-facing garden. Within walking distance of the beach and village, this property features a spacious open plan living, dining and kitchen area, a main bedroom with en suite bathroom and three more double bedrooms.
Modern comforts include PVC double glazing, a contemporary oil-fired central heating system with dual panel radiators and solid fuel stove. Outside, there’s off-street parking, a block-built garden shed, a concrete patio and lawned gardens overlooking a large green space perfect for children. The location offers access to beaches, walking trails and local dining.
Doolin, Co Clare – €900,000
Cahermaclancy House is just 2 km from Doolin village in Co Clare. It offers an investment opportunity combining a successful Airbnb guesthouse, a luxurious family home and a self-contained two-bed apartment. Set on half an acre, this modern property spans over 407 m², featuring five spacious guest bedrooms with bathrooms and comfortably sleeping up to 12 guests. The guesthouse is highly rated and popular with visitors and wedding parties, thanks to its prime location near Doolin Church and hotel wedding venues.
The elegant private residence has stunning sea views, high-end finishes, a fully equipped kitchen, and bright open living spaces. The adjoining apartment matches the same luxury and accommodates up to five guests. Other amenities include a large insulated steel tech shed, secure gardens with limestone walls and eco-friendly features like triple glazing and a wood pellet stove.
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