IF YOU LIKE the finer things in everyday life, then buying a home with a built-in sauna is an investment in luxury and wellness. A home sauna is bound to have benefits year-round, whether it’s soothing sore muscles after a workout to promoting better sleep and overall health. This week, we’ve found four homes across Ireland that enjoy the luxury of having a built-in sauna.
Given the name Hideaway, this stunning coastal retreat sits on about three acres in west Cork. It spans 330 m² and offers super ocean views and plenty of privacy. Originally built in the ‘80s but renovated in 2003, the house has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a sauna built-in. The beautifully landscaped grounds include mature trees, sun terrace, and picturesque woodlands. The home’s interior exudes warmth with a bespoke kitchen, a cosy living room with underfloor heating and a conservatory with a wood-burning stove.
More amenities include an attached garage with conversion potential, a second garage, storerooms, a greenhouse and an outdoor wood-burning oven. With a private well, modern heating system and broadband, Hideaway combines the comforts of modern living with the serenity of a country living by the coast. It’s just minutes from Glandore and Union Hall.
Carrowkeel House is a luxurious home with a whopping seven bedrooms and just as many bathrooms. Set on 1.6 acres, it was built in 2000 and expanded with a restored 78-year-old cottage. The main house features spacious rooms with high-end finishes, including a formal dining room, modern kitchen and drawing room with a marble fireplace. The original cottage adds character with its own kitchen, living areas and bedrooms.
Additional amenities include a sauna, conservatory and detached garage. The property is surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds with panoramic countryside views and is conveniently located near Castlebar, Ballinrobe and Westport, with Knock Airport just a 40 minute drive away. Energy-efficient features include oil-fired central heating, double and triple-glazed windows and a BER rating of C2.
Cedarwood House is a four-bed home in great nick that spans a generous 322 m². Set on 1.2 acres, this modern build offers privacy and luxury as it’s approached by electric gates and surrounded by a landscaped garden. Built 14 years ago, the home features light-filled spaces, a glass-ceilinged entrance hall and an expansive open plan living area with vaulted ceilings, perfect for entertaining. The kitchen is well-equipped, complemented by a nearby bar and utility room.
The main suite includes a walk-in wardrobe and en suite bathroom with a corner bath, while the main bathroom is home to the sauna. Upstairs, a mezzanine reading area and additional living room add to the home’s charm. Outside, the 139 m² composite deck with a built-in barbecue is ideal for dining outdoors in the summer. There’s also a double garage, stables and sheds for leisure purposes or simply just storage.
This charming Edwardian period home has four bedrooms and is beautifully presented. Dating to 1912, the house offers 325 m² of living space and is filled with character and original features, including ornate tiled floors and coving. The property has spacious, well-proportioned rooms, with three large bedrooms. The en suite bathrooms is where you’ll find the home sauna.
The extra benefit to this house is the one-bed self-contained apartment, which could make for an ideal income if used as an AirBnB. However, it could also be made part of the main house again. The site is well-maintained with mature landscaping, off-street parking and a large tarmac drive. A raised decking area at the back provides an inviting outdoor space for outdoor meals. There are also some sheds here that are in good condition.
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