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4 of a kind
4 of a Kind: Charming traditional Irish cottages across the country
Your chance to own a stunning piece of Ireland’s history.
EVER DREAMT OF packing your bags and moving to a cottage in the quiet countryside? Remote and hybrid working has surely made this even more achievable.
This week we’re looking at four charming cottages around the country – from a cottage with a stone facade in Sligo to a 200-year-old property on an island off the coast of Galway.
Rathcormac, Co Sligo – €695,000
This charming three-bed, detached home sits on a 4.23-acre equestrian estate. Built in 1996, Drum East offers privacy and picturesque surroundings. Conveniently located near Rathcormac village and Sligo Town, the property also offers excellent transport links and local amenities. This 169 m² property emulates a traditional cottage with a stone-fronted façade. Mature gardens, a tree-lined gravel driveway and a wrought-iron gated entrance enhance the look.
Inside, the home features a welcoming entrance hall with decorative stained-glass windows, dual aspect living rooms with wood burner stoves and a rustic kitchen with an oil-fired AGA. Upstairs, the main bedroom includes an en suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, alongside two more bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outbuildings comprise three stables, a tack room, four additional structures and a well-maintained Dutch barn.
Gort, Co Galway – €285,000
This picturesque 118 m² thatched cottage, built in 1910, is nestled on a tranquil .70 acre site near Burren National Park. The main cottage features four double bedrooms, a cosy main reception with a solid fuel stove, a traditional kitchen and dining area, and a main bedroom with an en suite bathroom and even a sauna.
A separate one-bed guest cottage has exposed stone walls that certainly add to its authentic Irish charm. The guest cottage offers a kitchen, dining area, bedroom, and bathroom, all with unique traditional touches. Located ten minutes from Gort and 7 minutes from Crusheen, this property combines rural tranquillity with easy access to local amenities making it ideal for anyone on the hunt for a charming, secluded home with historical character and modern comforts.
Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary – €240,000
Spanning 98 m², this beautifully renovated traditional Irish cottage is located in Glenaskeag area of Tipperary. It blends modern comforts with rustic charm, set at the foot of Slievenamon Mountain. The property is 15 km from Carrick-on-Suir, 20 km from Clonmel and 35 km from Kilkenny City. Features include a large sitting room with stove and open plan kitchen and dining area.
Outside there is a split site with a spacious garden and 21 m² steel shed as well as ample gated parking. It also has a private well, septic tank and oil-fired central heating. The house makes the most of the stunning views and the area is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts with its scenic trails up Slievenamon Mountain. This home provides a perfect mix of tranquillity and convenience, suitable for a permanent home or a holiday retreat.
Roundstone, Co Galway – €475,000
This idyllic cottage, called Ships Harbour Cottage, on Inishnee Island is a cosy 42 m² but it has planning permission to extend to 132 m². It currently has two bedrooms and is at least 150-200 years-old. It sits on a 1.75 acre site on Inishnee Island, near Roundstone village in Connemara. The property offers stunning, uninterrupted panoramic views of Roundstone village and the bay.
The cottage also comprises a kitchen, bathroom and living room. Outside, there is a large shed. The planning permission is valid until September 2026 and is for a three-bed extension to include a main bedroom suite, a walk-in wardrobe, living room, kitchen with dining room, family bathroom, utility room and new wastewater treatment plant. This property offers a unique opportunity to own a historic home with modern potential in a picturesque and sought-after location.
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