luxury house with panoramic view for sale Rush, Ireland

Set in the heart of County Westmeath, within Ireland’s renowned Lakeland region, Clonhugh Lodge is one of the finest contemporary country estates in Ireland. Extending to approximately 111 acres (45 hectares) in a single ring-fenced block, the property enjoys around 500 metres of direct frontage onto the shores of Lough Owel. Originally constructed in 1997 and significantly extended in 2010, the main residence provides approximately 1,124 sq m (12,102 sq ft) of living accommodation. Designed in a classical manor style while incorporating modern comforts, the house combines architectural elegance with exceptional amenities. The residence offers seven reception rooms of impressive proportions and six bedroom suites, all thoughtfully designed. The principal living areas enjoy south-westerly views over the landscaped gardens and the lake beyond. The vaulted kitchen features bespoke cabinetry, granite worktops, an Aga range and an impressive walk-in wine cellar, opening into a light-filled breakfast room and family sitting area. A striking orangery built by Hampton Conservatories in 2018 extends the entertaining space towards the gardens and outdoor terraces. The west wing houses an outstanding leisure complex including a 15-metre indoor swimming pool with jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, gym and private cinema. The magnificent master suite benefits from a floor-to-ceiling bow window, private sitting room, dressing rooms and a terrace overlooking the estate. The landscaped grounds, designed by Andrew Glenn-Craigie, include formal gardens, mature specimen trees, a secluded rose garden, an astroturf tennis court and a BBQ pavilion. Additional features include: - Five-stable equestrian courtyard and sand arena - Separate farm building with independent access - Self-contained staff accommodation - Extensive internal road network - Fibre broadband Located approximately 10 km from Mullingar and within easy reach of Dublin (circa 86 km), the estate offers a rare combination of privacy, accessibility and substantial waterfront landholding. Clonhugh Lodge presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a premier Irish lakefront estate of scale and distinction.

Heather Cottage is a striking contemporary home on Dublin’s windswept Howth Peninsula, one of the most coveted coastal locations in Ireland. This one-of-a-kind, five-bedroom home sits discreetly into the landscape in an area of outstanding natural beauty, just outside Howth village. Heather Cottage is the last word in discretion. The property was imbued with a sense of place by its creator, the internationally renowned architect Andrzej Wejchert of AD Wejchert and Partners. Heather Cottage is located 30 minutes to Dublin city centre and 20 minutes to the airport. The restaurants and facilities of Howth village are just a short walk away. At one with its private setting on the Hill of Howth, Heather Cottage offers an unrivalled, front-row view of Ireland’s Eye, Lambay Island, and the Irish Sea beyond. The structure itself pays homage to its surroundings through the use of local materials. Clad in Howth Stone, an indigenous ochre-colored sandstone, the exterior walls blend seamlessly into the landscape. The roof is covered in sustainable, corrosion-resistant zinc, and offers two roof terraces from which to take in the breath-taking coastal panorama. The residence is composed of a split-level, single-story living and entertaining wing and a two-story bedroom wing, offering a total 3,390 square feet of airy, light-filled interior space. Heather Cottage affords splendid isolation but with every modern luxury. Designed to an exacting standard, the finishes throughout are meticulous. Double-glazed and thermally broken windows bring in the light and the views yet also provide protection from the elements. White-oiled oak and Liscannor-tile floors throughout are equipped with an underfloor gas-fired heating system. The sleek contemporary kitchen, situated on the entrance level to connect to the main living spaces, features white siltstone countertops. An open doorway leads into a large dining room overlooking the living room, itself divided into two distinct areas by a dual-fronted fireplace. Vast walls of glass frame the dramatic vistas of the Howth coastline and the Irish Sea. Designed for Ultimate Peace and Privacy every area of the house offers privacy. There are three luxurious bedrooms on the entrance level. A flight of stairs leads down to two additional bedroom suites and a sixth bedroom, currently configured as an office. The joinery, flooring, glass balustrades, open shelving, and niches are all beautifully crafted. The main bedroom has a sumptuous bathroom. The second bedroom has a spacious en-suite with a shower and a sliding glass door to a private terrace. Each of the bedrooms has an oversized en-suite bathroom (three of which have baths) appointed with Philippe Starck sanitary ware and Hansgrohe showers, all as luxurious as those in the world’s finest hotels. The house is set within over seven acres of verdant private grounds an environment of outstanding natural beauty. It is further surrounded by 300 acres of magnificent land which is totally protected landscape. The land has been designated as an area to which attaches a Special Area Amenity Order, which attributes the most stringent level of planning protection. No other home can ever be built here. This is because the surrounding landscape is Government-designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty. It is a home to wild birds, animals, sea cliffs, heathland, and rocky outcroppings. It is land which was sacred and inspirational to many creative people, most notably Samuel Beckett and James Joyce. The house is in close proximity to three main beaches, two hidden beaches, yacht clubs, exclusive golf clubs, excellent schools, and frequent public transport systems. All viewings of this truly one of a kind residence are strictly by appointment with Barry Connolly of Lisney Sotheby’s International Realty.