Properties of the week: rural retreats in Ireland

Featuring a charming island lighthouse and coastal homes close to sandy beaches

1. Clare Island Lighthouse, Clare Island

A white light house with attached homes and a stone wall on the coast on looking the ocean

This distinctive nautical landmark dates back to 1818 and enjoys dramatic views over the Atlantic Ocean. The property includes 4 guest cottages. Main suite, 8 further beds, 8 baths, 2 kitchens, dining room, 5 further receps, garden.

€4.8m; Christie’s (00 353 1237 6300)

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2. Bawnishal, Castletownshend

A smaller grey house with a red door on the hill side

County Cork

Nestled in 2 acres of land close to a number of small beaches. Main suite, 3 further beds (1 en suite), family bath, kitchen/dining room, recep.

€850,000; Charles McCarthy Estate Agents (00 353 282 1533)

3. Corran Beg, Goleen

A white and blue home pocks out from behind a row of bushes facing the ocean's coast

County Cork

Perched on a hill on the Atlantic Way, overlooking sandy beaches and the Atlantic Ocean. 4 beds, family bath, shower room, kitchen, recep, garden.

€420,000; Charles McCarthy Estate Agents (00 353 282 1533)

4. Carniseal House, Cairn Low, Ramelton

Beige estate on a law with pillars and a sun room attached to the side

County Donegal

Ramelton. A residential and agricultural estate set in 46 acres with views over the Fanad peninsula and Inch Island. Main suite, 4 further beds, family bath, kitchen, 4 receps, study, annexe with gym, garden, farmland.

€2.75m; Savills (00 353 1 618 1300)

5. Edgewater, Kinsale

Small grey with a private marina on the water with sailboats

County Cork

Waterfront property with a private marina and a slipway into Kinsale Harbour. It enjoys views out towards James Fort and Castlepark peninsula. Main suite, 2 further suites, 1 further bed, kitchen/dining room, recep, parking.

€1.7m; Engel & Völkers (00 353 21 477 3200).

6. Ballycraggan House, Puckane, Nenagh

A terracotta colored home with a thatched roof and many windows on a lawn

County Tipperary

This characterful Georgian house is set in 12 acres of mature gardens and woodland. Main suite, 5 further beds, 2 baths, kitchen, 5 receps, stables, outbuilding, garden.

€750,000; Savills (00 353 1 663 4359)

7. Cul Fraoich, Massinass, Creeslough

A cottage style home surrounded by a garden and trees on the hill side

County Donegal

An Edwardian house built in 1908 with about 20 acres of land overlooking Sheephaven Bay. Main suite, 2 further beds, shower room, kitchen, dining room, 2 further receps, 1-bed self-contained annexe, studio, garden, carport.

€475,000; Savills (00 353 1 618 1300)

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