THERE ARE AN array of features that make a home aspirational, but space, comfort and aesthetic appeal usually take the top slots. And Ireland definitely is home to many luxurious homes that fit the bill.
From a period home in Glenageary, Co Dublin to a modern build in Salthill, Co Galway, if you’re saving up (and the funds allow) here are four homes to aspire to.
Gowrie House is a charming four-bed home originally built in the 1800s. It’s been meticulously restored with original features kept and including cornicing, shutters and a grand staircase. Spanning 297 m², the spacious, elegantly finished rooms include a drawing room, family room and a large kitchen-dining area with high-end fittings, a Lacanche range, and marble surfaces.
All of the bedrooms are on the first floor and the main bedroom has its own bathroom and dressing room. Standing on about a quarter of an acre, the garden faces southwest and offers privacy. There’s also a covered dining area for outdoor entertaining. With off-street parking for six cars, electric gates and an EV charger, this is an extensively refurbished home in a prime location near amenities and schools.
5 The Demesne is a stunning six-bed property built in 2007 that spans about 630 m². With top-tier specifications and a B1 BER rating, it stands within the gated grounds of Adare Manor. 2027’s venue for the 2027 Ryder Cup, the property offers access to the world-class hotel and golf facilities. The residence comprises a grand double-height entrance hall that’s adorned with Portuguese marble floors. Large windows illuminate the home. The ground floor includes a family room, formal drawing room, fully-fitted modern kitchen, dining room, utility room, garage and a guest toilet. Upstairs, six bright bedrooms with, each with their own bathroom, await.
The gardens are walled and landscaped with limestone patios. Benefiting from geothermal underfloor heating, solar panels, a central vacuuming system, elevator to the upper floor and 24-hour security, this property is an opportunity to live in luxury. Adare’s village with its amenities, designer boutiques is a walk away, while Shannon Airport and Limerick city are a short drive away.
35 Mount Pleasant Square is an exquisite period home that’s been restored. Spanning 264 m², the home is in the heart of Ranelagh on a Georgian square close to Mount Pleasant Lawn Tennis Club and a public park. This house with two levels has five bedrooms, three of which have bathrooms. Two reception rooms, a home office, kitchen, dining room, family bathroom and a guest toilet/utility room complete the house.
A new roof, extension, windows, doors, kitchen, bathrooms and underfloor heating were all included in the restoration. The back garden faces west and although small, it is beautifully landscaped and perfect for entertaining. The house enjoys proximity to great schools, stylish shops, popular restaurants and has easy access to public transport.
This large 535 m² detached home is nestled off Threadneedle Road and is just 500 metres from the Promenade in Salthill. Built in 2007, it’s surrounded by lush landscaped gardens with mature trees and has a seamless indoor-outdoor connection through numerous doors. Inside, the spacious layout includes a sunken living room, top-end kitchen with a living area, multiple reception rooms, a study and a garage. Expect marble flooring, high ceilings, designer finishes and shouldered architraves.
Upstairs, there are five bedrooms with their own bathrooms. The main suite has a large walk-in wardrobe, too. Luxury finishes include touchpoint mood lighting, a security system, underfloor heating, a built-in sound system and a central vacuum system. The BER is an efficient B3. The house is protected by electronic gates and the back garden faces south. There are multiple patio areas for outdoor entertaining.
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