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
County Mayo
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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