Luxury houses with sea view for sale Wexford, Ireland

A Distinguished Coastal Residence occupying a superb position close to the shoreline and enjoying beautiful sea views, this exceptional home captures the very essence of refined coastal living. From the moment of arrival, the property conveys a wonderful sense of tranquillity and understated luxury, where light-filled interiors and carefully designed spaces create a home that is both elegant and effortlessly welcoming. The house has been thoughtfully arranged to maximise both comfort and lifestyle. Generous living spaces flow seamlessly throughout, designed for modern living while also providing the perfect setting for relaxed entertaining. Large windows draw natural light deep into the home while framing views of the surrounding coastal landscape, allowing the sea and sky to become part of the daily experience. Every element of the interior reflects quality and proportion. The spacious double bedrooms offer comfort and privacy in equal measure, while the impressive dormer level provides outstanding versatility. This upper level can easily accommodate additional family members, visiting guests, or serve as a private retreat, making the property equally suited as a luxurious permanent residence or an exceptional coastal getaway. Outside, the gardens have been carefully planned to complement the home’s coastal setting. A sheltered morning sunspot offers the perfect place to begin the day, while the beautifully designed decked area to the rear provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining and summer entertaining, surrounded by fresh sea air and the gentle atmosphere of the coast. Few properties enjoy the privilege of such easy access to the beach while also benefiting from captivating sea views. Homes in locations such as this consistently command enduring value and desirability, offering not only a beautiful place to live but also a lifestyle defined by nature, space and serenity. Despite its exclusivity on a private road, the property retains a relaxed charm and exceptional sense of privacy. The location will appeal strongly to discerning buyers seeking a high-quality coastal residence within comfortable reach of Dublin and other major centres. The wider Wexford region is celebrated for its outstanding natural beauty and vibrant lifestyle, with attractions including JFK Park, the Irish National Heritage Park, Wexford Harbour, and an array of superb beaches and golf courses all close at hand. This remarkable home represents a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented coastal property with sea views in one of Ireland’s most desirable seaside locations, a place where elegant living, privacy, and the timeless appeal of the sea come together in perfect harmony

A most attractive 19 th Century country house superbly set within pleasant gardens overlooking the Nore river valley and enjoying fishing and frontage onto the King’s River. Enjoying a highly desirable location between the charming villages of Stoneyford and Bennettsbridge and less than a 15-minute drive to medieval Kilkenny City. Extending to 24.5-acres (9.9-hectares) the mature grounds are quite delightful and include glorious river and woodland walks, walled grazing paddocks, a stone courtyard and formal gardens. Built in the Classical style and enjoying a rich provenance, Annamult House dates to circa 1825 and incorporates the fabric of an older house, thought to date to circa 1690. A comprehensive restoration in 2011 sympathetically preserved the strong architectural merit and classical architectural detailing alongside ensuring a pleasant and comfortable home for 21 st Century living. The accommodation is well proportioned and extends to 7,917 square feet (735.5 square metres) and includes a large reception hall, 4 reception rooms and 7 principal bedrooms. A magical gravelled drive rolls past mature woodland onto an arched sweep capturing views to both the King’s River and River Nore on arrival to the front door set attractively within a stone veranda porch. The interior features generously proportioned rooms with high ceilings and fine tall windows giving good natural light. The drawing room and an ante room combing through folding timber doors to extend the entire depth of the south-side of the house and marvellously linking to the gardens from twin sets of glazed French doors. Indeed, all the main reception rooms interconnect well to allow fine entertaining. Intact features from the Classical design include marble chimneypieces, ceiling cornices and central roses, window shuttering and panelled doors. Restoration improvements include comprehensive upgrades or entire replacement of plumbing, wiring, roofing and windows, a new kitchen, new bathrooms and fibre broadband. A principal bedroom suite has a shower room and dressing room. There are 4 further bedrooms suites and 2 further bedrooms, which share a large bathroom or could all combine to present a substantial bedroom suite. Annamult House is situated amidst beautifully mature grounds where the informal gardens immediately adjacent to the house include a variety of mature shrubs and trees and link seamlessly to the grassy banks of the King’s River and to the surrounding woodland. An attractive courtyard with stone outbuildings and old stables adjoins the house. A combination of garden paths, river walks and woodland trails allow the glorious grounds and a variety of wildlife to be easily enjoyed. Grazing paddocks allow horses or ponies to be kept. Private fishing rights along the owned banks of the King’s River. Situated within the Nore river valley the Annamult area is a favoured destination to enjoy peaceful and picturesque living within easy reach of fashionable Kilkenny City, quaint bustling village life and the nearby renowned Mount Juliet Resort (hotel, golfing, spa, restaurant, equestrian facilities). A bridge once linked Annamult to the Mount Juliet Estate across the river. The nearby village of Bennetsbridge is synonymous with pottery and crafts while covering daily shopping needs. Both Stoneyford (2.5 miles or 4 km) and Bennettsbridge (3.1 miles or 5 km) have primary schools. Kilkenny city offers a variety of boutique shops, schools (primary and secondary), hospitals (public and private), pubs, theatres, cafes and quality restaurants include the Campagne and Lady Helen with Michelin stars. The nearby Nore Valley Walk extends along the river Nore (6 miles or 10 km). Annamult House is extremely accessible with the M9 Dublin-Waterford motorway access a 10-minute drive, allowing access to Dublin city and airport within 90-minutes. There are frequent rail services on the Dublin-Waterford line from Kilkenny station. Link buses connect the villages to Kilkenny city

Set amidst the unspoilt beauty of County Wicklow, near the picturesque village of Laragh, River Run is an enchanting and deeply private country retreat with a distinguished provenance. Formerly owned by acclaimed actress Mia Farrow, the property was offered for sale in 2001, at which time it was acquired by the current owners, who have since carefully preserved and greatly enhanced its unique charm and character. Discreetly positioned just one mile from the village, the property extends to approximately 19 acres of idyllic countryside. Almost entirely concealed from the road, the long, low cottage nestles gently into a rolling landscape framed by ancient stone walls and a patchwork of verdant fields. The tranquil Glenmacnass River borders the grounds and is a truly magical feature forming the backdrop to many cherished family moments, picnics along its banks, leisurely swims in the warmer months, and quiet afternoons spent fishing or simply unwinding amidst the gentle sounds of flowing water. A lively stream runs along the eastern side of the house, feeding the polytunnel of prolific plants, and creating a soothing natural soundtrack to this exceptional setting. This homestead comprises an impressive collection of buildings, including the principal residence, a guest cottage, and a barn thoughtfully adapted for guest accommodation. Together, it forms a versatile and private estate for multi-generational living, hosting, or the potential for supplementary rental income. River Run has been restored to an exacting standard, blending timeless character with modern comfort. While the aesthetic pays homage to a 19th-century vernacular cottage with rough plastered, whitewashed walls and carefully curated rustic finishes, the home offers all the conveniences expected of a refined country residence, including beautifully appointed kitchens and bathrooms. The deceptively spacious T-shaped accommodation is both versatile and charming and extends to approximately 2,900 sq ft over two storeys. Interiors are warm and inviting, with terracotta tiled and timber floors, sumptuous furnishings, wrought-iron detailing, and an effortless sense of authenticity throughout. A spectacular vaulted ceiling living room, seamlessly integrated with the existing cottage, expands the living space and enhances the already generous proportions of the home. The front door opens directly into a generous, farmhouse-style kitchen, complete with a traditional Raeburn cooker in fire-engine red, dresser-style cabinetry, and open shelving. This spacious kitchen/dining area flows into a large entrance hall/sitting room, where an open fireplace with solid fuel stove forms a natural focal point, ideal for relaxed gatherings. The ground floor offers a series of interconnected reception rooms and bedrooms, including a cosy sitting room and multiple guest bedrooms, all complemented by characterful bathrooms featuring classic freestanding baths and traditional fittings. Upstairs, accessed by staircases at either end of the house, lies a delightful and whimsical upper level. Here, additional bedrooms and a sitting room are tucked beneath sloping ceilings, with deep-set windows enhancing the cottage’s storybook appeal. A playful, kiddie sized tunnel between two rooms adds a unique and memorable feature, particularly suited to younger occupants. The current owners have further enhanced the outdoor experience with the addition of a beautifully designed covered BBQ and dining area. With adaptable sides that can be fully opened, it allows for an effortless al fresco atmosphere while still offering shelter from the elements, ensuring year-round enjoyment. To support and advance ongoing projects such as the gym, music hub, and goat sheds, a workshop is centrally located among them offering DIY encouragement to future occupants. Adding to the charm of this rural retreat, goats and donkeys roam the lands, reinforcing the idyllic countryside lifestyle that River Run Provides.

An attractive and exquisite home sympathetically set within the fabric of an historic corn mill and magically situated within private grounds on the banks of the river Liffey and including the original cascading mill race canal. In all about 3 acres (1.2 hectares) and extending to 6,900 square feet or 641 square metres of accommodation with 5 Bedrooms and 4 Bathrooms. With the resplendent red brick exterior stretching up to four and five floors and abutting the cascading mill wheel canal The Old Mill is enchanting and extremely picturesque. The restoration and conversion of the building into a home magically marries the rare original industrial charm with contemporary living requirements, to create an utterly enticing and fun home. The unashamedly industrial themed interior incorporates well thought out living spaces punctuated with original millstones, corn elevator shafts, massive ceiling beams, rustic timber staircases and ladders, white-washed walls and varying ceiling heights to alluring effect. A flagged stone reception hall retains the original corn milling wheels behind a glass wall and features the rustic mill staircase to the upper floors and leads to a study, an office, a spacious bathroom with a large bath, a shower and a sauna and two bedrooms, one with a hobbit like door to an enclosed walled garden. The first floor has a large open plan kitchen with a fully fitted kitchen, large breakfast counter worktop, industrial themed lighting and incorporating original mill fittings and equipment to great effect. It leads to a fine living room with a large cast iron stove and used as a dining and television space, off the kitchen there is a large pantry. The second floor has an incredible double height studio space with an evocative mix of tall, white-washed walls and exposed timber beams and boards and, again, incorporating original mill components. A large cast iron stove ample warms the space and there are two stairs to an upper mezzanine library floor. Itself opening onto the third-floor landing, which leads to the marvellously generous master bedroom suite with a large bedroom and interconnecting shower room and dressing room. There are two further bedrooms (on the second floor) one with a shower room ensuite and the other served by a second shower room on the landing hall. The final fifth or attic floor was previously utilised as an art studio space and is currently used as a gym and store. Bounding the river Liffey and including a fine riverbank stretch, one part opening into a natural river swimming hole or pool, the gardens are well-timbered and private. A striking cut-stone aqueduct bridge, Victoria Bridge, dates to 1837 and forms a great folly backdrop to the gardens. An original wrought iron bridge beside the impressive and large timber mill wheel leads to the gardens, abundant with wildlife and having an island like feel, being bounded by the canal and river. Although usefully also be accessed by vehicular gate. The mill wheel is thought capable of generating 3kw of electricity per hour, or more, in a recent appraisal. Historically and architecturally significant The Old Mill has a rare magical quality and retains much of the original industrial mill equipment makes a truly unique and enchanting home. Milling activity on the grounds is thought to date back to the 14th-century. The current mill is largely late Georgian, circa 1810, in composition but likely incorporates earlier structures. A mill illustrated on maps back to 1654 in the mid-17th-century.

Discreetly hidden behind a laurel-laden entrance on Killiney Hill Road, Druid Lodge is a rare and deeply atmospheric coastal residence of exceptional privacy, history and architectural presence. Set on approximately 1.2 acres of mature, well-tended grounds, this storied home unfolds as a place of calm authority and gentle drama, where sea views are revealed only once the gravelled sweep opens before you. Part-Victorian, part-Georgian, Druid Lodge is a house of layers, of eras, of craftsmanship, of lives well lived. From the moment the gates close behind you, the outside world falls away, replaced by birdsong, filtered light and the ever-present shimmer of the sea. Few houses in Ireland carry their past as gracefully as Druid Lodge. Among its most notable residents was John Blake Dillon—politician, Young Irelander and writer—who, after exile to the United States in 1848, returned to Ireland and married Adelaide Hart, niece of the then owner. In his memoir, Dillon wrote: “I associate all the happiest memories of my life with Druid Lodge.” That sense of contentment and refuge still permeates the house today. Extending to approximately 545 sq m (5,877 sq ft) over three levels, the house offers six bedrooms and generous reception rooms. Purchased in 1979, the house has been lovingly cared for by owners with a deep appreciation for architecture and art. As a protected structure, Druid Lodge showcases an exceptional level of original detail, meticulously restored and preserved. The entrance hall sets the tone immediately: light-filled and elegant, with original stripped timber floors, an exquisite green Connemara marble fireplace, intricate coving and elaborately carved architraves. The restored stairwell is a particular triumph—both sculptural and serene. To the left lies the dining room, a grand yet inviting space with soaring 4.2m ceiling heights, a black marble fireplace with inset stove, and tall sash windows framing sea views. These lofty proportions are mirrored in the principal rooms above, lending the house an air of calm confidence. Across the hall, the drawing room is equally impressive, with tall windows, a fine marble fireplace and doors opening into a conservatory added in the mid-1990s—an elegant transition between house and garden, ideal for long afternoons and soft coastal light. While the property would benefit from selective modernisation, any upgrades can be thoughtfully executed to enhance, rather than dilute, its remarkable original features. To the rear of the ground floor lies a fully self-contained apartment with its own entrance. Comprising two en suite bedrooms, a study, a family bathroom, and a kitchen-living room, this space offers exceptional flexibility. It may be retained as a rental, used for extended family or adult children, or reintegrated into the main house. Historically, this area would have served as the original kitchens and staff quarters. Ascending from the main hall, the Georgian return reveals a beautifully panelled sitting room with adjoining sunroom—formerly the owner’s study—offering a peaceful retreat within the house. Behind it lies the kitchen, a truly characterful space finished with terracotta tiles and anchored by an old Aga that gently warms the room. Two tall, wood-framed windows with built-in benches invite long pauses and garden views. The cupboards here were hand-built using shutters salvaged from the Sacred Heart Convent on Leeson Street, a detail emblematic of the house’s thoughtful reuse of historic materials. Also on this level are a pantry, two storerooms, and a guest WC. A blocked-off staircase hints at the house’s original circulation, while a tall stained-glass arched window illuminates the stairs to the top floor. Three charming west-facing bedrooms overlook the gardens, accompanied by a family bathroom and a dressing room—equally suited to use as a bedroom or study.

Barrington is an exceptional A3-rated detached family residence, ideally positioned at the end of a quiet, mature private road just off Saval Park Road—one of Dalkey’s most prestigious addresses. Set on approximately 0.38 acres of beautifully landscaped, level grounds, this remarkable home offers a rare blend of privacy, elegance, and generous living space. Originally extended in 2004 under the guidance of architect Paul Brazil and comprehensively remodelled in 2020, the property now presents as a turnkey, architecturally refined home with a distinctive American-inspired interior. Secure electric gates open to a private driveway with parking for two cars, leading to a detached double garage with an additional 56 sqm (611 sq. ft.) of versatile space overhead. Steps descend to a beautifully landscaped courtyard patio, setting the tone for the quality found throughout. The light-filled interior extends to approximately 294 sqm (3,165 sq. ft) and is thoughtfully designed for modern family living. A welcoming entrance hall leads to a cosy sitting room with a feature gas fireplace, while the impressive double-height living room showcases an exposed brick wall, Stovax solid fuel stove, bespoke oak shelving, and French doors opening to the front courtyard. Above, a minstrel gallery provides an ideal home office space. Also at ground level is a fifth bedroom with a luxurious shower room—perfect for guests or multi-generational living. To the rear lies the heart of the home: a superb open-plan kitchen, dining, and family area. This space features engineered oak flooring and a bespoke Noel Dempsey in-frame Shaker-style kitchen with Miller Brothers granite countertops, a dual-fuel AGA, Liebherr fridge/freezer, and Quooker tap. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the dining area includes a gas stove, a cosy reading nook, and French doors opening onto an expansive southwest facing raised deck with hot tub, overlooking a mature, private rear garden. Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned front-facing bedrooms (one en suite) and a contemporary family shower room. The principal suite to the rear is a true retreat, featuring a vaulted ceiling, walk-in wardrobe, and a luxurious “his and hers” en suite with roll-top bath and separate shower. French doors open to a Juliet balcony, offering delightful sea views. Features: A3 BER-rated energy-efficient home with Ecodan Mitsubishi heat pump system Set on approx. 0.38 acre of landscaped, level grounds Secure electric gates with private approach and off-street parking Bespoke hand-painted Noel Dempsey kitchen with Miller Brothers granite worktops and premium appliances, including a dual-fuel AGA and Liebherr fridge/freezer High-quality alu-clad and timber-framed double-glazed windows by Carlson Extended in 2004 by architect Paul Brazil and fully remodelled to an exceptional standard in 2020 Expansive south-west facing raised deck with hot tub—ideal for outdoor entertaining Beautifully landscaped, private southwest-facing rear garden (approx. 28m x 23m) with feature waterfall and pond Luxurious principal suite with vaulted ceiling, walk-in wardrobe, and elegant ensuite featuring a roll-top bath Detached double garage with extensive storage and approx. 56 sqm (611 sq. ft.) of additional space on the first floor Wired for EV charging point Underfloor heating in the kitchen/dining area and principal suite Professionally installed CAT 5 wired wi-fi routers throughout house and garage Pre-wiring in place for solar panel installation Heating system controlled by wall thermostats or smart phone Full camera security system controlled by smart phone Fitted carpets, window coverings, all appliances and hot tub included in the sale Fully wireless alarm system, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors also controlled by smart phone

A magnificent, detached family home constructed in 1994 over three levels with solid concrete floors occupying an elevated position on beautiful sloping south westerly facing gardens and woodland with mature native and exotic trees that extends to approximately 0.5 Ha (1.25 acres) boasting spectacular sea views over Dublin Bay from Dalkey Island and across to Howth. Located on Mount Salus Road, a private road behind an imposing pillar and gate entrance accessed off Knocknacree Road, the property has direct gated pedestrian access to the popular scenic walks over Dalkey/Killiney hills, and is within walking distance of the wonderful amenities and facilities in Dalkey Town Centre including its own DART station as well as an excellent selection of highly regarded primary and secondary schools and a host of sporting, recreation and leisure facilities. The house was jointly designed by David Crowley of Cantwell Crowley Architects and New Hampshire Architect Dennis Mires. Its open plan living area design and style has a very American feel to it. Every single room has a sea view and is back-lit with natural light from the rear’s sunny south-westerly orientation. The property is approached through a modern pillared entrance onto a gravelled driveway with off street parking for numerous cars. Black limestone steps lead up to a Tom de Paor Architect designed twin height porched entrance addition. Off the entrance hall to the right there is a bright and airy open plan Poggenpohl kitchen/breakfast room that in turn opens into a sunny family room on one side and a bow shaped dining room on the other with breath- taking sea views from a bay of six full height windows. A spacious sitting room and gorgeous octagonal home office/library completes the accommodation at this level. An open steel and maple wood thread stairwell divides in two up to a light infused first floor landing. Off the landing there is a family bathroom and three excellent double bedrooms all en suite with spectacular sea views. The master bedroom has a cathedral style high ceiling, a balcony, walk in closet and large en suite bathroom. At garden level there is a kitchen/living/dining room with two double en suite bedrooms, a guest w.c., store and wine cellar. As this area has its own entrance door and kitchen, it can easily be separated from the main house as a self-contained unit if needs be for a family member or visiting friends. The landscaped gardens and especially the woodland area are a particular feature of the property and wraparound the property perfectly. The woodland area, laid out in the early 20th Century, has been lovingly restored with the addition of granite step paths, terraced vegetable garden, mortar free granite walls and dozens of native and exotic tree species. It is enclosed to the rear and side by a high granite wall. Its labyrinth of paths provides endless enjoyment and is a child’s haven where they can safely play and explore to their hearts content. The elevated sea views are quite simply breath-taking, and the quality of construction utilised the best materials available on the market including imported ‘Andersen’ windows. The house has a concrete construction - ring beams and poured concrete floors - making it an exceptionally solid, low maintenance, home from top to bottom.

A unique opportunity to acquire an exceptional detached Regency style villa standing on approx. 0.3 acre (0.12 ha) on the southern side of this tree lined road adjacent Sandymount strand and a short walk to Sandymount village. No. 24 is a substantial classical Regency villa built circa 1862. It is approached by sweeping steps with an embellished portico entrance. The property enjoys beautifully proportioned accommodation with many features of the era including high ceilings, intricate ceiling coving, center roses and marble fireplaces. The west facing bay window allows natural light to flood the triple aspect principal reception rooms. Quilligan Architects have blended period features with a striking two-story rear extension which connects seamlessly with the main house and provides a very substantial kitchen / breakfast room with large dual aspect picture windows taking full advantage of the sunny south facing rear aspect. This kitchen / breakfast room leads to a balcony with spiral stairs to the south facing rear garden. The new side entrance provides very practical everyday family access. It opens to a curved lower hall with direct access on one side to a large utility room and guest shower room and on the other to a substantial family room. The bright airy staircase leads directly to the magnificent kitchen breakfast room which is the heartbeat of this home.