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4 of a Kind: Homes across the country with private and spacious back patios

Lahinch, Limerick city, Curracloe and Enniscorthy make the list, this week.

Curracloe, Co Wexford – €595,000

Ard na Mara is a lovely coastal home on Sandy Lane in Curracloe, just a short walk from the Blue Flag beach and adjacent to the new Curracloe Links Golf Course. Set on half an acre of beautifully landscaped gardens, the property offers privacy, tranquillity and sea views from the bright open plan living area. Extending to 211 m², the immaculate three-bed home features spacious, light-filled interiors, quality finishes throughout and a floored attic with excellent potential for additional accommodation. 

Outdoor highlights include extensive decking, multiple patio areas, a dining and bar space, electric gates and a detached garage. With a B1 BER, solar panels, PV water heating, a new condenser boiler and fibre broadband availability, Ard na Mara combines energy efficiency with modern comfort in one of Wexford’s most sought-after seaside locations.

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Limerick, Co Limerick – €369,000

5 Sheelin Road, Caherdavin is a beautifully refurbished three-bed, three-bathroom semi-detached home offering modern, turnkey living in one of Limerick’s popular residential areas. Ideally suited to families, the property features a spacious open plan kitchen, dining and living area, a separate front living room, utility room and a versatile converted attic ideal as a home office or hobby space. 

Outside, the 123 m² home benefits from off-street parking, a private enclosed garden with patio, pergola and built-in barbecue, perfect for entertaining. Energy efficiency has been prioritised with triple-glazed windows, insulated walls and attic, a heat pump for hot water, oil-fired central heating, and solar panels to help reduce energy costs. Positioned in a quiet yet convenient location, the property is within walking distance of schools, shops, sports facilities, Jetland Shopping Centre and excellent transport links, while remaining just minutes from Limerick city centre.

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Enniscorthy, Co Wexford – €430,000

Hill View House, Spring Valley is a beautifully presented detached family home within walking distance of Enniscorthy town centre. The 139 m² property includes a spacious four-bed main house and a separate, recently renovated one-bed self-contained living space, ideal for guests, extended family or independent accommodation. Bright, well-proportioned interiors include a welcoming living room, a stylish kitchen and dining area, a light-filled conservatory and modern bathrooms. 

Outside, mature landscaped gardens, a south-facing raised patio, secure gated parking and a brick-paved driveway create an ideal setting for outdoor living. Extensively upgraded in 2024, the home benefits from a new roof, triple-glazed windows, quality finishes throughout and energy-efficient solar panels. Conveniently located close to the M11, beaches, walking trails, trains and the full range of Enniscorthy’s amenities, this exceptional property combines modern comfort with an excellent lifestyle.

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Lahinch, Co Clare – €490,000

25 An Creag is a well presented, south-facing detached family home in the heart of Lahinch, just a short walk from the promenade, beach, schools, cafés and local amenities. Set in a quiet, established development, this 148 m² property offers four spacious double bedrooms (including a main with en suite bathroom), a dedicated home office and bright, open plan living spaces filled with natural light. The fully equipped island kitchen, spacious living and dining area with a high-efficiency Termatech stove, oil-fired central heating, and solar panels combine comfort with energy efficiency. 

Outside, the private garden features a paved patio, vegetable beds, a wired Steeltech shed and an optional sauna wellness unit. With secure outdoor space, parking for up to five cars, and easy access to Lahinch’s renowned beach and the Cliffs of Moher, this is an exceptional coastal home ideal for modern family living. 

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