With many eyes on Doonbeg this weekend, here are fore of the best golf course homes for sale around the country.
With golf in the spotlight as US President Donald Trump prepares to visit Ireland, attention is turning to the appeal of having a golf course right on the doorstep.
For those who enjoy the outdoors and want something a little different from the standard suburban outlook, however, a home beside a fairway can mean waking up to uninterrupted green views, mature landscapes and a sense of space that can be hard to find in more built-up areas.
Here are fore of the best golf resort homes on the market.
Two to tee-off from
Address: 115 Leinster Wood, Carton Demesne, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, W23 P9V0
Asking price: €1.695 million
Agents: Coonan Property, Maynooth
This impressive six-bedroom, six-bathroom detached home extends to approximately 348 square metres, has a BER Rating of B, occupies a private site within the prestigious Carton House Estate, and could be described in property terms as a real 'hole-in-one' for the new owners.
It features a striking double-height vaulted living room, open-plan kitchen and dining area, family room, and six bedrooms, five of which have en-suite bathrooms.
A versatile basement provides additional space that could be used as a home cinema, gym, games room, wine cellar or home office.
Outside, the property sits on approximately 0.33 acres of landscaped private gardens, bordered by a tranquil tributary of the River Rye.
Set within the 1,100-acre Carton Demesne, residents have access to the estate's two championship golf courses: the O'Meara Parkland Golf Course and the Montgomerie Inland Links, as well as a five-star hotel, spa, leisure facilities and extensive woodland walks.
Maynooth town, Maynooth University, local schools and the M4 are all close by, providing easy access to Dublin city centre and the airport.
Agents Coonan Property Maynooth is seeking €1.695 million for the B BER-rated residence.
Anything but par for the course
Address: Loughmore Wood, Killeen Castle, Dunshaughlin, Co Meath
Asking price: €1.15 million
Agents: Coonan Property, Maynooth
Loughmore Wood is a small collection of detached family homes in a gated development surrounded by mature woodland and landscaped gardens, within the grounds of Killeen Castle.
With an A2 BER rating, these houses are most definitely not 'par for the course'.
Loughmore Wood prides itself on being a peaceful place to come home to, while still being close to Dunshaughlin and within easy reach of Dublin.
The houses are minutes from the town, with good road, rail, and bus connections to Dublin city, the airport, and surrounding commuter towns.
Inside, the main living space centres on a bright open-plan kitchen, dining, and sunroom, making it a practical spot for family life and for hosting friends.
There’s also a separate living room for a quieter space, along with a study that could work as a home office, homework room or creative space; all in all, a spacious 217 square metres.
Upstairs, the bedrooms are generously sized, with fitted wardrobes and plenty of storage, while the bathrooms are finished to a high standard.
The rear garden is another useful addition, offering privacy and plenty of room for children to play, summer barbecues or simply enjoying some time outside.
Dunshaughlin itself has most of what you need day to day, from supermarkets and cafés to restaurants, healthcare, sports facilities and other local services.
Agents Coonan Property Maynooth is seeking €1.15 million,
Overlooking the 18th green
Address: Apartment 809 Ladycastle, Straffan, Co. Kildare
Price: €590,000
Agents: French Estates
This spacious duplex apartment overlooks the 18th green of The K Club’s Palmer South Golf Course.
Set within the 550-acre estate, it is part of the gated Ladycastle development and sits in a peaceful position in Block A.
Extending to 171 square metres, with a B Ber-rating, it has bright, spacious living areas and two large double bedrooms upstairs, each with its own en-suite bathroom.
The views are a real highlight, overlooking the rolling golf course and surrounding countryside; you have your own private front-row seat to any future golfing fixtures.
The village of Straffan is just a short walk away, while the N7 and M4 make travelling to Dublin straightforward, with the city around 40 minutes away by car.
It’s a home that combines the quiet of a country setting with easy access to Dublin, the airport and nearby towns.
French Estates is seeking €590,000.
Views of Trump International Golf Course
Address: Mountrivers, Doonbeg, Cree, Co. Clare, V15 RD43
Agents: Town and Country Property Auctions
Price: €295,000
This five-bedroom, four-bathroom home in Doonbeg began its life as a public house in the 1960s and is just a ten-minute walk from Trump International Hotel and Doughmore Beach, making it a handy base for anyone who enjoys the coast.
The property has outhouses and a rear garden, plus parking for many vehicles at the front and left side.
While it definitely needs a little love, the property has plenty of living space, with two good-sized kitchen areas, a main living room, and a sun room.
Outside, there’s a large rear garden, several useful outhouses, and plenty of parking to the front and side of the house.
The property also has views towards Trump International Golf Resort and would make a great holiday bolthole for people wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
There is scope to reconfigure the accommodation and add two or three more bedrooms, subject to the necessary permissions.
With Doonbeg village, the beach, and the golf course all close by, it offers plenty of possibilities in a popular West Clare location.
