From a cute thatched seaside cottage that is enormous inside to crisp white interior, light-filled rooms, and outside terraces. Some even come with a private path to the beach. One comes with a guesthouse.
The warm weather has many of us dreaming of taking leave and heading to the seaside. If coastal cool is your thing, here are
Here are five homes in counties Wicklow, Wexford, Waterford, Cork, and Donegal.
Just a stone's throw away from Ardmore Bay's golden stretch
Address: 17 Dubh Carrig, Ardmore, Co. Waterford, P36 C527
Asking price: €395,000
Agent: Brian Gleeson Property
Located in the coastal village of Ardmore, Co. Waterford, this four-bedroom house boasts sprawling views of the area's Blue Flag beach from its top floor.
At hall level, it opens directly into a living room warmed by a solid-fuel stove.
Two of its four bedrooms are also on the ground floor.
Upstairs, you will find two generously sized bedrooms, a second family bathroom, and a spacious balcony, located just off the bright, spacious eat-in kitchen.
Extending to 109 square metres and with a C1 Ber-rating, the house is just a short drive from the bustling seaside towns of Dungarvan and Youghal.
Crisply decorated bungalow with Garryvoe's sandy shores
Address: Sandy Ridge, Garryvoe, Co. Cork, P25 YK77
Asking price: €595,000
Agent: Kennedy Estate Agents
Sandy Ridge is a detached bungalow overlooking Garryvoe Beach and Ballycotton Island.
The East Cork abode's interior has a modern feel, having been fully renovated in 2013.
A three-bedroom, three-bathroom house, Sandy Ridge, is just a three-minute walk from the four-star Garryvoe Hotel, recently redesigned by the late Hugh Wallace's architectural practice, Douglas Wallace.
Accessed via electric gates, the open-plan home boasts a spacious, high-gloss kitchen cum living room.
The rooms have warm white walls and floors with sliding glass doors opening out to the front and rear patio areas.
The local area is home to many dining hot spots, including the acclaimed Ballymaloe House. Despite the tranquillity, Cork City is just a 35-minute drive.
Sandy Ridge extends to 102 square metres and has a B3 Ber-rating.
Secluded cottage with private access to Bannow Bay Beach
Address: Slade Cottage, Blackhall, Bannow, Co. Wexford, Y35 E361
Asking price: €795,000
Agent: Lisney Sotheby's International Realty
Nestled amongst the trees by Wexford's Bannow Beach, Slade Cottage appears to be plucked from a fairytale.
The three-bedroom, three-bathroom thatched home features a private pathway leading to the beach that meanders through the home's gardens.
The sandy beach is generally much quieter than the county's more popular destinations, including Curracloe, which is a 45-minute drive from the cottage.
While the exterior has all the charm of a traditional Irish cottage, the interior is surprisingly light-filled and modern.
The home comes equipped with a sauna, for any keen sea swimmers to hop into before a dip.
You will find a vaulted ceiling and an impressive feature fireplace in the living room, while the double-height kitchen has a long rooflight at ridge level that beams natural light into the centre of the room.
Slade Cottage is sizeable. It extends to about 260 square metres.
The next owner will likely address its G Ber-rating.
Direct beach access to Dublin's Hamptons, in Brittas Bay
Address: Sea Spray, Cornagower East, Brittas Bay, Co. Wicklow, A67 XD70
Asking price: €850,000
Agent: Sherry Fitzgerald Wicklow
A four-bedroom, three-bathroom summer house, Sea Spray's key selling point is that it offers direct access to the beach at Brittas Bay.
The house has smart 1970s lines, with an open-plan layout, incorporating a spacious kitchen, dining, and family area.
Near floor-to-ceiling glazing throughout brings the dunes right into the house.
In addition to the fenestration, expansive sliding doors allow direct access to terraces from the living room.
And if it's natural light you are after, the sunroom is sure to impress you.
Outside, the property is completely private, featuring a fully walled rear garden with a pedestrian gate leading directly to the beach.
There's a garage for sports equipment and a place to store outdoor furniture during the winter months.
Sea Spray extends to 150 square metres and has a D1 Ber-rating.
Panoramic views of the Atlantic from your bedroom
Address: Farrigans, Lettermacaward, Co. Donegal, F94 DD77
Asking price: €295,000
Agent: Hills Property
Farrigans comprises not one but two properties, each with panoramic views of the Gweebara estuary, in south-west Donegal, and the wild Atlantic Ocean.
Located beside Dooey beach, the main house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which is ensuite.
The living room features a solid wooden floor, LED ceiling lights, and a built-in coffee dock. The kitchen includes a loft above it.
The second house has two bedrooms and one bathroom.
Despite the property's seclusion, Farrigans has excellent broadband connectivity, facilitating remote work.
The two homes are located close to bus routes, shops, bars, restaurants, doctors' surgery, garage, churches, and schools. It is a thirteen-minute drive to the town of Dungloe.
Farrigans has an F Ber-rating.
