IF YOU’RE SOMEONE who dreams of one day waking up under a thatched roof or ambling out into a flower-covered grassy garden, then maybe a sleek new build isn’t for you.
Luckily, there are plenty of cosy cottages on the market around the country that might just fulfill your idea of a dream home.
Whether it’s a traditional style stone-floored property you’re after, or a home that’s been entirely renovated inside, there are plenty of potentials to choose from.
This week we’ve rounded up four of the best, to give you a taster of what cottage life could be like for you…
Set in the heart of Lismore, this extensively renovated three-bedroom cottage conversion is just a short stroll from the famous Lismore Castle and its main streets. The site itself features landscaped gardens, a patio area, mature shrubbery and striking nature-inspired sculptures.
Inside is pristinely presented, with features including exposed timber beams, an Italian marble fireplace, an oil-fired Stanley oven and a new kitchen/dining/conservatory extension.
Hollow Cottage is a five-bedroom, two-bathroom property sitting on a three-quarter acre site. Despite featuring all the features and fittings a modern family might need, it’s a home with plenty of old-school charm and character too.
The cottage has been beautifully interior designed inside, with a large open-plan kitchen/living area, a sun room, and a reception room with a log-burning stove. There’s also a 1,400 sq ft detached garage that would make an ideal office or workshop.
Miller’s Cottage is a breathtaking three-bedroom property that strikes the perfect balance between modern comfort and period charm. Original features include a timber-vaulted ceiling, tongue-and-groove flooring upstairs and a stone wall exterior.
The cottage is located within walking distance of Ashbourne Town and just a 30-minute drive from Dublin city centre. All light fixtures, large kitchen appliances, carpeting and an exterior storage shed are included in the sale.
From the outside, The Thatch looks like it was pulled straight from the pages of a picture-book, with its thatched straw roof and lush gardens. The property dates back to 1859, and while the inside has been updated by the current owners, it retains plenty of old-world charm.
Inside, accommodation includes two inter-connecting reception rooms, a sunroom, a kitchen and three double bedrooms. Among the original features are a half-door entrance, sash windows and a standalone stone grainstore currently used as a workshop.
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