WE ALL KNOW the importance of making a good first impression, and an attractive stone facade is definitely a way to make one when it comes to your home.
This week we’re looking at four homes with stone exteriors – from a 19th century farmhouse in Cork to 1900s cottage in Dublin 16.
Cartymore spans 107 m² and is a detached home on approximately 1.14 acres. It offers versatile plots ideal for animals or other uses. Situated in a peaceful rural setting, it’s merely 8 km from Athenry and 23 km from Galway City. The sought-after location near amenities, schools and motorways adds to its appeal. Features like a new boiler, refurbished interiors, extra insulation and added security cameras are all added bonuses.
Inside, the refurbished interior features a cosy living room with a solid fuel stove, a bright kitchen with dining area and a downstairs guest toilet. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms – one with its own bathroom and a dressing room. Outside, the house is accessed by a tree-lined avenue, so it’s a private and sheltered home. It includes paddocks, a large green space and a shed plumbed for laundry.
Spread over 177 m², this detached 19th-century farmhouse has four bedrooms and four bathrooms. It also has a guest cottage. The site includes 1.5 acres of scenic land. Meticulously restored and extended, the house has slate floors and panelling, offering three spacious bedrooms and a living and dining area with lofty ceilings and garden views. The detached guest cottage has a bedroom and a bathroom but would also serve as a handy work-from-home space.
Enveloped by lush gardens and a stream, this rural haven guarantees privacy and natural beauty. Located between Schull and Goleen, it balances rural tranquillity with village life and is close to the sea. The nearby attractions include village shops, restaurants and beaches like Ballyrisode and Crewe Bay.
Laurel Cottage in Rathfarnham is a lovely two-bed home that dates to the 1900s. The cottage is located at the base of the Dublin Mountains. Completely refurbished to a high standard, it combines original features with a modern aesthetic, and has a raised roof, original fireplace and a multi-fuel eco stove. The open plan living area includes a recently installed Neptune bespoke kitchen. The floors of the lounge and dining are are solid wood.
This tranquil location offers proximity to Rathfarnham village, Dundrum, Sandyford and the M50, as well as excellent nearby schools and parks. Outside, there is off-street parking and a mature garden with city views. The bedrooms are both doubles – one has its own bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. The attic is also floored and prime for conversion. A bus stop is just a minute’s walk away.
Cushatrough in Claddaghduff is a four-bed home with two bathrooms that also has an additional old stone cottage. The main house is a charming two storey stone and render structure that blends old and new elements and offers great views of the bay. The rooms also comprise an open plan kitchen with dining and living area, a utility room and a versatile upstairs studio. The garden is south facing and well established.
The property, measuring about 227 m², offers potential for further accommodation within the old stone cottage, suited for extended families or rental income. Nearby amenities include Clifden town, Claddaghduff village and Omey Strand. The house has mains water access, its own waste treatment plant, mains power and oil-fired central heating.
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