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4 of a kind
4 of a Kind: Homes across the country with mountain views
From a unique home in Dublin to a traditional cottage in Galway.
IF WAKING UP to mountain views is on your new home bucket list, then there are many options across the country. And the good news is that you don’t have to move to a complete rural area for the best of them.
From a unique home in Dublin to a traditional cottage in Galway, here’s what’s on the market right now.
Sandyford, Dublin 18 – €995,000
Cooleen is a unique home that offers brilliant views of the Dublin Mountains and Dublin Bay. The 182 m² house was extensively renovated in the ’90s and has a modern kitchen, spacious living room, and four bedrooms. The main bedroom has its own bathroom. Additional space is found in the converted attic, and a brand-new back patio complements the garden.
Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby hiking trails, forestry walks, and mountain biking. The property features off-street parking, oil-fired central heating, triple glazing, and a septic tank. This home offers the best of both worlds when it comes to city and countryside living.
Clifden, Co Galway – €495,000
Tullybegs is a traditional cottage that has been lovingly restored and extended. The work has retained its character while offering modern comforts. Situated on the Galway side of Clifden, the property offers scenic views of the Twelve Bens mountain range and Errisbeg hill. It’s conveniently located near the Derrylea cycle/walking track, making it perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
The house comprises a spacious living room with a traditional fireplace, a kitchen, utility room and a family bathroom. The property contains three bedrooms, two of which have their own bathrooms. Part of the house has been clad with granite stone from the former Inverin Connemara post office. The property also includes a large shed. Water supply is from mains, and it has a septic tank for sewerage. This is a unique and character-filled countryside home in a picturesque setting.
Glengarriff, Co Cork – €1,950,000
Martello House is set on a 34 acre headland overlooking Glengarriff Harbour in west Cork. Built in 2006, this modern family home is spread across a generous 364 m². It has been designed with the living areas on the first floor to maximise great sea, island and mountain views. The property includes a home lift, oil-fired central heating, PVC double-glazed windows, and bespoke kitchen and bathroom finishes.
The space inside comprises an entrance hall, lounge with a cut stone fireplace, kitchen, dining room, guest bar with a conservatory and patio. One bedroom with its own bathroom is on this level. The lower floor has four more bedrooms, one with its own bathroom and the others share a family bathroom. A utility room and a double garage/workshop complete the property.
Kenmare, Co Kerry – €775,000
Iona House is a light-filled detached bungalow that offers elevated views of Kenmare Bay and its islands. Built in 2007 and recently redecorated, it’s in great nick and has a floor area of 191 m². The space includes an open plan living area with a large curved window overlooking the bay, a kitchen with dining area, and four bedrooms – three of which have their own bathrooms.
The property sits on 1.11 acres of private grounds with a lawn and patio area that benefits from southerly views over the bay. Located in a quiet rural area, Kenmare town is less than 10 kilometres away. The house is near the Ring of Kerry Golf Course, Templenoe Pier and many other amenities. The house features water supply via a bored well, a septic tank, gas-fired central heating, solar panels, electronic entrance gates, and exterior lighting.
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