Be at one with the elements in this architect-designed three-bed so close to the Skerries shore that you can feel the sea spray from its wraparound terraces.
Design fans will be drawn to Tigín, on Skerries’ North Beach shoreline.
As Gaeilge, the name means little house, but at 197 square metres in size, this modern take on the Martello tower is sizeable.
Address: Tigín, 34 Quay Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin, K34 YX59
Asking price: €1.795 million
Agent: Savills
The A2 BER-rated three-bedroom, four-bathroom property was designed by architect Niamh Butler and is set across four floors.
It’s been laid out to make the most of the local landmarks, the defining one being the harbour, an amenity of the North County Dublin town since the Middle Ages.
The harbour has been central to its fishing industry and to the transport of goods, growing a coastal community that many now enjoy as a recreational amenity.
Boasting both a north beach and a south beach, Skerries is a place where you can walk along the strand, sample fresh catches of the day at its menu of eateries, and partake in its active harbour and marina.
Built in 2019, the entrance is at street level and takes you into a statement living room which has seaward glazing and an electric fire set into a chimneybreast lined in a Carrara marble look.
The room features lots of textures that soften the architectural look, making it a good place to shelter from inclement weather.
The rest of the time you can expect to while away afternoons on the terrace, which gives panoramic views of the north Dublin coast.
Windcheaters will be necessary, even in summer, for there’s always a sea breeze by the coast.
As the night draws in, the pulse of Rockabill lighthouse will punctuate the starry sky.
Down a level, accessed via a glass and steel staircase, is the kitchen, a mix of mustard full-height units and white under-counter cupboards.
It is simple yet striking through the use of the strong colour.
The first of the property’s three bedrooms is also at this level. It’s a compelling spot to wake up in the morning to the sound of the waves lapping from its large picture window. This frames views of the beach and the water.
The primary bedroom occupies all of the first floor and includes a walk-in wardrobe and a large ensuite bathroom.
The bedroom at the top of the house has dual aspect glazing and opens out to a balcony that wraps around the room, giving you harbour and lighthouse views.
Fall asleep to the pulse of Rockabill Lighthouse and wake to the sound of the water in a sea breezy setting that needs to be experienced to be believed.
Within easy reach of Dublin Airport and situated on the train line, it has great connectivity along with good local schools.
Agents Savills is seeking €1.795 million for the property.
