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4 of a kind
4 of a Kind: Homes across the country with built-in saunas
This week, we’re in Mayo, Cork and Offaly.
IF YOU LIKE the finer things in everyday life, then buying a home with a built-in sauna is an investment in luxury and wellness. A home sauna is bound to have benefits year-round, whether it’s soothing sore muscles after a workout to promoting better sleep and overall health. This week, we’ve found four homes across Ireland that enjoy the luxury of having a built-in sauna.
Glandore, Co Cork – €795,000
Given the name Hideaway, this stunning coastal retreat sits on about three acres in west Cork. It spans 330 m² and offers super ocean views and plenty of privacy. Originally built in the ‘80s but renovated in 2003, the house has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a sauna built-in. The beautifully landscaped grounds include mature trees, sun terrace, and picturesque woodlands. The home’s interior exudes warmth with a bespoke kitchen, a cosy living room with underfloor heating and a conservatory with a wood-burning stove.
More amenities include an attached garage with conversion potential, a second garage, storerooms, a greenhouse and an outdoor wood-burning oven. With a private well, modern heating system and broadband, Hideaway combines the comforts of modern living with the serenity of a country living by the coast. It’s just minutes from Glandore and Union Hall.
Ballintubber, Co Mayo – €749,000
Carrowkeel House is a luxurious home with a whopping seven bedrooms and just as many bathrooms. Set on 1.6 acres, it was built in 2000 and expanded with a restored 78-year-old cottage. The main house features spacious rooms with high-end finishes, including a formal dining room, modern kitchen and drawing room with a marble fireplace. The original cottage adds character with its own kitchen, living areas and bedrooms.
Additional amenities include a sauna, conservatory and detached garage. The property is surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds with panoramic countryside views and is conveniently located near Castlebar, Ballinrobe and Westport, with Knock Airport just a 40 minute drive away. Energy-efficient features include oil-fired central heating, double and triple-glazed windows and a BER rating of C2.
Birr, Co Offaly – €499,000
Cedarwood House is a four-bed home in great nick that spans a generous 322 m². Set on 1.2 acres, this modern build offers privacy and luxury as it’s approached by electric gates and surrounded by a landscaped garden. Built 14 years ago, the home features light-filled spaces, a glass-ceilinged entrance hall and an expansive open plan living area with vaulted ceilings, perfect for entertaining. The kitchen is well-equipped, complemented by a nearby bar and utility room.
The main suite includes a walk-in wardrobe and en suite bathroom with a corner bath, while the main bathroom is home to the sauna. Upstairs, a mezzanine reading area and additional living room add to the home’s charm. Outside, the 139 m² composite deck with a built-in barbecue is ideal for dining outdoors in the summer. There’s also a double garage, stables and sheds for leisure purposes or simply just storage.
Kiltimagh, Co Mayo – €295,000
This charming Edwardian period home has four bedrooms and is beautifully presented. Dating to 1912, the house offers 325 m² of living space and is filled with character and original features, including ornate tiled floors and coving. The property has spacious, well-proportioned rooms, with three large bedrooms. The en suite bathrooms is where you’ll find the home sauna.
The extra benefit to this house is the one-bed self-contained apartment, which could make for an ideal income if used as an AirBnB. However, it could also be made part of the main house again. The site is well-maintained with mature landscaping, off-street parking and a large tarmac drive. A raised decking area at the back provides an inviting outdoor space for outdoor meals. There are also some sheds here that are in good condition.
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