Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

4 of a kind

4 of a kind: Spacious country homes with lots of green space

From a home with stables in Kildare to an L-shaped bungalow in Wicklow.

IF LIVING OUTSIDE the hustle and bustle of the capital is on your radar, it’s likely that you’ll want to take advantage of the room that properties outside Dublin can offer.

With plenty of space, multiple bedrooms and endless green areas, one of these four properties might just be what you’re looking for. 

Read on to see what’s on the market right now… 

Castlebar, Co Mayo

Sitting on 4.5 acres of picturesque grounds in Co Mayo is The Gables, a five-bedroom Jacobean-style property. Built in 1991, the interior of the property combines modernity and a countryside feel seamlessly, with beam ceilings, solid oak flooring and stone fireplaces throughout. 

The hand-crafted kitchen was commissioned through Harrods of London and boasts an abundance of storage, a terracotta-tiled floor and a large Aga. All five bedrooms are on the first floor, with two walk-in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom in the master bedroom. The town of Castlebar is a 10 minute drive away while Wesport can be reached within half an hour. 

Make it yours for €875,000.

MWY5MmU2OTFiNDk0ZTA4YTY4MzMzMzhmOWYwOWM3ZjgBdmFS1lQMUoaTQzSSnJZqaHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL21lZGlhbWFzdGVyLXMzZXUvOC9iLzhiOTQ5NDVmMGYyYTA1YTJmMzk4NTY4NmNiNTlmMmFlLmpwZ3x8fHx8fDEwNDV4NjAwfHx8fA== Daft.ie Daft.ie

ZmYzMGE0NDJiZTUzNGViNDAzMzExZTZlMzVjNGNjNGOeb1wslVcjpjBc1C_KdDn3aHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL21lZGlhbWFzdGVyLXMzZXUvMC9lLzBlM2UwMTI2NmNhZjQwMmZkYjg1NTlmMzU5OGIzYmIxLmpwZ3x8fDcwMGx8fHx8fHx8 Daft.ie Daft.ie

ZDk5ZjI3M2FlYjhiMmU0ZDJhOTg4NzViZjg5NmExYTA-WghYeK2on4IpNUwQ70alaHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL21lZGlhbWFzdGVyLXMzZXUvYy9kL2NkZjUwYmQwMjhiMDkxZjcxOGNkYWY1MTliYTVlZjUyLmpwZ3x8fDcwMGx8fHx8fHx8 Daft.ie Daft.ie

MzhkYWI1Y2Q4NDA1YjRlNWUxOGFhMTg0MjZkZmQ4NjPRT_iui__Qtt4YVtW7QUPnaHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL21lZGlhbWFzdGVyLXMzZXUvMy8wLzMwNDU5N2Y3NzVlZjcwN2FhZDI4NWNlZjMxNjQxMmMxLmpwZ3x8fDcwMGx8fHx8fHx8 Daft.ie Daft.ie

Rathangan, Co Kildare

If you’ve a passion for horses, Cottage Rake House might just be your dream property. The sale includes the principal house, manager’s house, staff house, 27 loose box stables, a lunging arena and sand arena. A circular gallop, hill gallop, a six-bay horse walker, tack and feed rooms, a double garage and an American style barn. 

The main property features five bedrooms, a large kitchen/dining area and several reception rooms. Both the manager’s residence and the staff house have three bedrooms and two floors. Cottage Rake House sits on 11.44 acres, with the Curragh Racecourse just a 15-minute drive away.

The whole lot is on the market for €750,000.

ZDkwYWRkZTgxMTE4YjU1MzJhZTdhZjUwZWVhNjk2M2b5bhMs9NLrklbEZTo0k5mFaHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL21lZGlhbWFzdGVyLXMzZXUvMi9mLzJmMmQ4OTY2ZjkxZTE5ZjM5ZmU3ODU3NWMxOWNlMDdkLmpwZ3x8fHx8fDEwNDV4NjAwfHx8fA== Daft.ie Daft.ie

YjJjMWY1NzY2YjgzNjhmMmI3NzY2YzdlMDhhNWY5NWJocRMjbT2UZzrRnk6QnkY7aHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL21lZGlhbWFzdGVyLXMzZXUvZi81L2Y1NmNhMDhkNDkwMmIzMDdmYWNiMDRhZjI2MTE1N2I4LmpwZ3x8fDcwMGx8fHx8fHx8 Daft.ie Daft.ie

MzRiYmZhMjRmOGQ2Njc4ZTM3MWRhMDM0NDlkYTM2MTluIs_RgYX9Sh6saWHchH6daHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL21lZGlhbWFzdGVyLXMzZXUvZC9kL2RkOWUxMDgwOGNjYjkyNDAyNDMxY2ZiOGEyZjY1YjFkLmpwZ3x8fDcwMGx8fHx8fHx8 Daft.ie Daft.ie

ZjIxZDlmMzM4Yjk2YzYzOGJmMmMxMzIyYzAxNGIzNzgkhnJW0SgKz2SXI_38wrAFaHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL21lZGlhbWFzdGVyLXMzZXUvOC8yLzgyZjU2YmUzYjcyODAwZjFjNzZjYjYzOWU3ZTQzYTJhLmpwZ3x8fDcwMGx8fHx8fHx8 Daft.ie Daft.ie

Kilmacanogue, Co Wicklow 

Built in 2002, Breakfield House is a five-bedroom L-shaped bungalow set on 0.75 acres of gardens. Spread over 2,884 sq ft, the property is spacious and light-filled throughout, and features a large separate garage/workshop.

Upon entering the hallway, the dual aspect kitchen/dining area, complete with a feature multi fuel stove, sits to the left. French doors lead to the rear patio, while double doors give access to the living room. The town of Bray can be reached within 20 minutes, while Powerscourt Waterfall and Djouce Golf Course are within close proximity. 

Yours for €595,000.

OThlNjAyMjQxY2IzZmI4MTJlZjhkMDIxMjY0NDM0NGPb-jgBoFIqAwl1506bM8xoaHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL21lZGlhbWFzdGVyLXMzZXUvYy9iL2NiNGM2YTU1YzhhMjhlN2YwYTY1YzIzNDMyNmI3NDk2LmpwZ3x8fHx8fDEwNDV4NjAwfHx8fA== Daft.ie Daft.ie

MjU2ZTM1MGQyYjNmNWVmMGVkOTBiMWQ2ZWE2ZGFkZWbJQg4tllu18doz9RdQg23qaHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL21lZGlhbWFzdGVyLXMzZXUvMS82LzE2MTg1MjZlZDJhZDkxZGFjODZlYmE0ZDEyMDA5YzE1LmpwZ3x8fDcwMGx8fHx8fHx8 Daft.ie Daft.ie

YjQ0ZTI0MzU2YmUwZTVjZmQ1MGI2NDdmMTM4N2I3ZWKBFpm-OcaRZX2pJjUlDuHxaHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL21lZGlhbWFzdGVyLXMzZXUvYi85L2I5ZjQ5MzA0ZTg0MzVjN2RjYTIxZThkZDA4NzExNGQ2LmpwZ3x8fDcwMGx8fHx8fHx8 Daft.ie Daft.ie

ZWMzNTc2OGM1ODgxZDU5NWVhOTRmMjE2MDIxMzczMjgfdcztwnYABqDAtYDqRyldaHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL21lZGlhbWFzdGVyLXMzZXUvYy84L2M4ODBjOGJlNGFiMWE4OGFhZTQ2NTk2MjY4NDRkOGE0LmpwZ3x8fDcwMGx8fHx8fHx8 Daft.ie Daft.ie

Athlone, Co Westmeath

Located just outside Glasson village, this five-bedroom detached home is in mint condition throughout. This spacious property features a modern and sleek interior, as well as a sauna, twin jacuzzi bath and underfloor heating. 

It also boasts a sun room, detached garage and a large west-facing deck area to the rear. In the nearby village there are primary schools, restaurants and shops, while Glasson Golf and Country Club is a 10 minute drive away. 

It’s on the market for €425,000.

MjQzMzdlZTQ4YmVlYmE2NmUwZWRjOGRmNDIzNzVlZmQ1-iE-gWli-p6wWpf5ZPRYaHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL21lZGlhbWFzdGVyLXMzZXUvMi9mLzJmODM2OWNmOWM4OWE1ZDk0NGQxZTlmNTA3ZjFjNzBlLmpwZ3x8fHx8fDEwNDV4NjAwfHx8fA== Daft.ie Daft.ie

OGQyNTk1MjUxZTNkYjUwMjkwMzNlMDg3MWNlYjNlMzn_Rn0TMIRiyyLXC2zvf4zWaHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL21lZGlhbWFzdGVyLXMzZXUvMi82LzI2MzMyMDk0NTMxOTA5YjYzYWY3ODg1YzAyMDMxZWRkLmpwZ3x8fDcwMGx8fHx8fHx8 Daft.ie Daft.ie

N2ZjNThmMmRjZDhlZWY4ZWY4ZDYxNzI1YWQ1YWEzYzXaWS7UcgF4TF0Mv7dSNkdFaHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL21lZGlhbWFzdGVyLXMzZXUvNi9kLzZkOWM5YzNhZTZmOTJiZWVlMmM4NTI4MWNkNmYwY2E2LmpwZ3x8fDcwMGx8fHx8fHx8 Daft.ie Daft.ie

MTAwMGJkYWRjODJjNzQwODZjMGY5MGFlN2FkNDVhNjFqQYS5ofJTf_o8hfCqoWAtaHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL21lZGlhbWFzdGVyLXMzZXUvOS8yLzkyMDhlZDQ2OGQ2ZTg5MmJjMTRhOGNmMTdhZjI3MDBhLmpwZ3x8fDcwMGx8fHx8fHx8 Daft.ie Daft.ie

More 4 of a kind: Terraced houses within easy reach of Dublin city>

More 4 of a kind: Homes with conservatories for soaking up the sunlight>

Your Voice
Readers Comments
This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy here before taking part.
Leave a Comment
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.

    Leave a commentcancel