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4 of a kind
4 of a Kind: Recently renovated homes across the country
This week, we’re visiting Cork, Dublin and Wexford.
Watergrasshill, Co Cork – €795,000
Once a modest cottage, this four-bed home at Skehanagh has been transformed into a contemporary country retreat, extending to 278 m² on .8 acres. A double-height entrance frames views towards the Nagle Mountains, setting the scene for an interior arranged across several levels. The open plan kitchen, dining and living space combines quartz worktops, a wood-burning stove and sliding doors to the patio. A playroom adds practical family space.
Downstairs, a library, snug, double bedroom and bathroom offer potential for multigenerational living. Upstairs, the main suite includes a dressing room and en suite bathroom. Outside, mature trees shelter the gardens, while a glass corridor links the house to a two-storey garage with a heated den. Air-to-water underfloor heating, triple glazing and improved insulation contribute to a B1 energy rating. Watergrasshill village and the M8 are around two minutes’ drive away.
Skerries, Co Dublin – €795,000
Long Roads End pairs countryside privacy with easy access to the north Dublin coast. Set within mature, carefully tended gardens in Ballykea, near Skerries, this detached six-bed home has recently renovated interiors and generous space for family life. A double-height entrance hall introduces the bright 241 m² accommodation. The kitchen features granite worktops, integrated appliances and a substantial island, opening into an impressive dining room with soaring ceilings, extensive glazing and garden views.
A separate living room offers a cosier setting, with a wood-burning stove, bespoke cabinetry and herringbone flooring. Three bedrooms and a family bathroom occupy the ground floor. Upstairs are three further doubles, including two with en suite bathrooms, while the main bedroom also has a walk-in wardrobe. Outside, ample parking, two sheds and a polytunnel complement the gardens. Skerries, Rush and Loughshinny Harbour are within easy reach, alongside schools, train services and routes to Dublin.
Enniscorthy, Co Wexford – €475,000
Behind Elderwood’s handsome red-brick façade, a comprehensive renovation has brought fresh comfort to this detached period home on Enniscorthy’s Rectory Road. Less than five minutes’ walk from the town centre, the property extends to 144 m². A marble fireplace anchors the separate sitting room, while the new kitchen features Neff appliances, quartz worktops and a generous island. Adjoining dining and family spaces provide room to gather.
Upstairs, the main suite includes a new en suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, although this dressing room is also counted as the fifth bedroom. A renewed family bathroom offers a bath and separate shower, while a curved archway preserves a touch of period character. New plumbing, oil-fired heating, upgraded insulation and double glazing underpin the refurbishment. Outside, a back patio, private parking for three cars and elevated town views complete the house, with schools, shops and cafés nearby.
Swords, Co Dublin – €445,000
Overlooking a landscaped green, 50 Holywell View is a recently upgraded three-bed home in Swords, with a converted attic and a thoughtfully redesigned garden. Extending to 95 m², the accommodation includes a bright front sitting room with engineered wood flooring and pocket doors opening into the kitchen. White cabinetry and seafoam green tiles give this central space a fresh finish, while the back family room opens onto the garden through French doors.
Upstairs, the main bedroom has fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom, alongside two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The attic conversion provides useful additional space, while a new gas boiler was installed in May of this year. Outside, porcelain paving, raised beds and artificial grass create an inviting, easily maintained garden. A playground, schools and shops are nearby, with Swords village and the Pavilions within walking distance and convenient access to Dublin Airport, the M1 and M50.
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