8 homes that will banish fisherman’s blues, offer sweeping sea views, secret river vistas, or lakeshore settings by the waterside in counties Cavan, Clare, Cork, Galway, Lough, Kilkenny, Westmeath and Waterford.
Never mind the crazy weather. Get a fresh perspective with a nature escape to the waters and wild.
Here are 8 homes with views for all budgets.
Ireland’s biggest river runs through it Co Clare
Address: Garán, Parteen, Co. Clare, V94 F4A9
Asking price: €325,000
Agent: O’Connor Murphy
A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, F BER-rated bungalow in the village of Parteen, a picturesque part of County Clare that is located on the eastern bank of the River Shannon.
It is just upstream of the Ardnacrusha Hydroelectric Power Station and the major infrastructure of the Parteen Weir.
Built in 1967, this property extends to 164 square metres and, while in need of some modernisation, has gorgeous mature grounds that run down to the river.
These extend to about 0.19 acres.
The house has two kitchens and living rooms at opposite ends of the house, along with attic rooms, so it could also suit a multi-generational set-up.
It's also been vacant for two years and so may be eligible for the vacant home grant.
Marble City river views through the round window
Address: Apartment 1, Riverbank House, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny, R95 T882
Asking price: €325,000
Agent: Fran Grincell Properties
As a large, ground-floor one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment within communal landscaped gardens, this offers a window onto nature while living in the city.
The fast-moving river can be seen through the round window that is a feature of the open-plan living room.
This is a light-filled space that opens out to a terrace that leads down to the communal garden.
It has an ensuite bedroom that has a tiled floor that could be upgraded to timber or carpet to amp up the creature comforts.
The apartment has good storage and a guest w.c that could be expanded to incorporate a utility room aspect.
Extending to 57 square metres and with a C3 Ber-rating, the development, which comprises just seven units, has surface parking to the front.
Lakeshore angler’s paradise with potential in Co Galway
Address: Luimnagh West, Corrandulla, Galway, Co. Galway, H91 KXE6
Asking price: €395,000
Agent: Property Partners Gill & Glynn
On a plot of over 2.8 acres that extends down to the eastern shoreline of Lough Corrib, with some of its potential views occluded by mature trees and hedging, this classic Irish bungalow exudes potential.
In need of modernisation, the 1968-built house has good bones and the kind of brick cavity wall construction that is relatively easy to upgrade in terms of addressing its G BER rating.
Currently, it is warmed by electric storage heating.
The property extends to 174 square meters, and its layout would be configured to create a better sense of flow. At the moment, two of the bedrooms open into second rooms.
The detached house is just 100 metres from Luimnagh Pier, the gateway to the lake’s world-renowned wild brown trout fishing and Ballindiff Bay.
Big blue views from on high in Co Waterford
Address: Ballymacaw, Dunmore East, Brownstown, Co. Waterford, X91 X9E5
Asking price: €625,000
Agent: Keith Palmer
High on a hill with sea views from every south-facing window, on the Southeast coastal drive, is an A2 BER-rated four-bedroom, three-bathroom detached family residence that extends to 200 square metres.
A short walk away from the house with underfloor heating throughout is a cove for swimming and heading out onto the water.
Dunmore East is less than five kilometres away. You can drive or take the scenic route along the cliff walk.
The vistas along it are pretty spectacular.
Tramore is just over 12 kilometres west, while Waterford Airport is just six kilometres away.
Works have commenced on its redevelopment, which includes extending its runway to accommodate large jet planes.
Waterfront Victorian with mews, mooring, private beach and direct access to Cobh Harbour
Address: Riverview House, Rushbrooke, Cobh, Co. Cork, P24 V455
Asking price; €1.5 million
Agent: Johanna Murphy
Set on just under an acre of landscaped grounds, Riverview House is a four-bedroom, two-bathroom Victorian holiday villa with a two-bedroom, two-bathroom mews house overlooking Cobh Harbour.
With views towards Monkstown, the Queen Anne revival style house has box bays and timber sash windows and boasts private water access for swimming, mooring and sailing.
There’s also a beach on the property.
BER-exempt the main property measures 207 square metres, while the mews is 98 square metres in size.
The location is first-rate, with west-facing terraces to the front and a conservatory, added later, that gives you an idea of how light-filled this side of the house is.
Timber-framed three-bed with private jetty on Lough Ree
Address: Chuppa Rift, Kippinstown, Ballykeeran, Co. Westmeath
Asking price: €550,000
Agent: Mark Nestor Property Services
Chuppa Rift is a timber-framed bungalow that is set over three acres of land overlooking the inner lakes of Lough Ree.
It has its own private jetty, screened from the water by mature planting. It is as private a place to launch a craft as might be found on this, the middle lake on the River Shannon.
Just 5.5km from Athlone town, the house blends countryside tranquillity and locational convenience.
The mature grounds include mature trees and sweeping lawns along with a large timber deck and conservatory, spaces to enjoy the views, whatever the weather.
Inside, the next owner will likely update the interiors of this three-bedroom, two-bathroom detached, D1 Ber-rated property.
On the shores of the Irish Sea
Address: Whitestown, Greenore, Whites Town, Co. Louth, A91 H634
Asking Price: €325,000
Agent: Property Partners Laurence Gunne
The new windows hint at the contemporary interior of this 62 square metre, C BER two-bedroom semi, which is across the road from Whitestown Beach, a shingle strand.
The windows frame widescreen views of the Irish Sea, with the glass porch offering protection from the weather on inclement days.
Inside, the kitchen overlooks the back and has vanilla glass units and polished granite countertops.
It opens out to a sheltered backyard where there is an outdoor fireplace. The setting is peaceful, with little through traffic.
It is just a nine-kilometre drive to Carlingford, while Dundalk is a distance of 25 kilometres.
Wooden cabin with partial lake views, Co Cavan
Address: 15 Lough Sillan Lodge, Shercock, Co Cavan, A81 CP82
Asking Price: €239,000
Agent: Raymond Potterton
Northwest of Carrickmacross and situated right on Lough Sillan near the town of Shercock, on the Cavan-Monaghan border, these wooden cabins are in a marina development.
The houses are tiered to give all units views. Number 15 is situated on the second row and has partial lake views.
The triangular-shaped chalet extends to 130 square metres and is constructed using Canadian logs.
Painting some of the timber interior would give the property a Scandi feel. Its upstairs lounge is the place to drink in the views.
