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4 of a kind
4 of a kind: Homes with swimming pools
From 22-acre waterfront Cork home to an indoor pool overlooking the K-Club.
THERE IS NO CLEARER indicator of how luxurious a property feels than the presence of a swimming pool. Whether it’s located in the middle of a manicured garden or within a cosy, light-filled extension, the ability to go for a leisurely swim adds so much appeal and enjoyment to a new home.
Here we’ve handpicked four of the most beautiful homes around the country on the market right now that you and your family can make a splash in.
Carrigaline, Co Cork – €950,000
Overlooking the wildlife-filled Owenabue Estuary, this four-bedroom house on the waterfront sits on 0.6 acres. Accessed by electronic security gates, it was architecturally remodelled to take advantage of the gorgeous setting.
Located just 7km from Crosshaven and 13km from Cork city, the spacious home extends over 5,500 square feet and has original pitch pine and solid oak flooring, white marble fireplaces, an indoor heated pool, a private mooring and a balcony.
Sneem, Co Kerry – €1.7 million
With 22 acres of grounds, a heated outdoor 40 foot swimming pool, tennis courts and stables, this six-bedroom Victorian house on the coast used to be the home of James Franklin Fuller, who designed Parknasilla Hotel, Ashford Castle and Farmleigh.
Completely renovated in 2000, its pitch pine kitchen was restored from an old mill while all the original cast iron fireplaces were kept. With six bedrooms in the main house, the two self-contained guest cottages have one and three bedrooms respectively, and one even has a sauna.
Straffan, Co Kildare – €1.75 million
Located in the heart of the K Club, this four-bedroom home overlooks the eighth fairway of Ireland’s most prestigious golf course. With two full memberships included in the price of the property, it’s every golfer’s dream house.
Designed by OMS Architects, the property comprises 4,600 square feet of living space, with en suites in all four bedrooms, opal glass cabinets and Jura limestone or solid walnut floors throughout, a sauna and a swimming pool.
Ashford, Co Wicklow – €730,000
An idyllic cottage-style residence, this four-bedroom home’s highlight is a sunny deck and terrace with a heated swimming pool approached through French doors from two different rooms, and located among one acre of wildflower meadows.
The contemporary cottage contains an ornate spiral staircase leading to the spacious second floor, large Velux windows, porcelain tiled flooring in the bathrooms and kitchen and beamed ceilings in many of the rooms.
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