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4 of a kind
4 of a Kind: Unique and striking homes across the country
Mayo, Wicklow and Galway make the list, this week.
Castlebar, Co Mayo – €795,000
A Canadian cedar log home in the Mayo countryside, The Log Cabin combines striking character with space to spare. Built around 26 years ago, the single-level property spans to 480 m², with lofty ceilings, exposed timber and generous open plan living areas. There are three bedrooms, a study that could serve as a fourth, four bathrooms and a TV and games room.
A self-contained former dental surgery has its own entrance and parking area, offering scope for professional use or other purposes, subject to planning permission. The 2.7 acre site includes an enclosed garden, two sheds and ample parking. Despite its rural setting, Castlebar town centre is about 3.8 km away.
Glencorrib, Co Mayo – €640,000
Cnoc Na Sonas is a 178 m² three-bed stone-fronted home in a secluded cul-de-sac of fewer than ten houses, with a private walkway leading through its grounds to the shore of Lough Corrib. The generous lawns and planted borders provide plenty of space to enjoy the setting, while a covered veranda offers a sheltered spot for outdoor dining.
Inside, the country-style kitchen has solid oak cabinetry, a curved central island and a stable door opening onto the veranda. The adjoining living and dining room features timber ceilings, French doors to the garden and a stone fireplace with a solid-fuel stove. Upstairs, a bright landing with fitted bookshelves makes a natural reading nook or workspace. A large detached garage has a high roller door suited to storing a boat or caravan.
Kilcarra, Co Wicklow – €495,000
Passing beneath the original archway to Glenart Castle, you arrive at a gate lodge with more than a little storybook character. Built around 1890, the two-bed house has kept its decorative stonework, Gothic details and a round tower, while a restoration in the early 2000s brought it up to date for modern living. Inside, a circular entrance porch with chequerboard tiles leads to a sitting room with timber floors and a wood-burning stove.
The kitchen overlooks the back garden, and there is a bathroom on the ground floor. Upstairs, the main bedroom has exposed beams and another stove; its en suite bathroom occupies the tower and includes a circular walk-in shower. A second bedroom looks out over the garden. The lodge stands on more than .35 acres of mature, enclosed grounds, with a sunny patio and barbecue area. Set in Woodenbridge, between Avoca and Arklow, it offers a distinctive base for exploring the Vale of Avoca.
Caherlistrane, Co Galway – €285,000
Dating from 1840, Bluebell Cottage is a stone-built thatched home near Headford that retains much of its traditional character. Set on approximately .27 acres, it has three bedrooms, two ground floor bathrooms, a kitchen and dining room with a solid fuel stove, and a utility room. Timber floors run throughout, while oil-fired central heating and a new boiler add modern comfort.
Outside, landscaped grounds include two patios, several traditional stone outbuildings and a detached 25 m garden room that could serve as an office or studio. The cottage has mains water and fibre internet, and is within reach of Galway city and Lough Corrib.
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