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3 characterful cottages around Ireland on the market for €420,000 or less


By Sarah Finnan
05th Dec 2023
3 characterful cottages around Ireland on the market for €420,000 or less

From Pier Cottage in Co. Donegal to a traditional thatched property in Co. Wicklow and a three-bed home in Co. Kildare, here are three beautiful properties currently on the market around Ireland – all for €420,000 or less.

3 characterful cottages around Ireland on the market for €420,000 or less

Pier Cottage, Bunbeg Harbour, Bunbeg, Donegal, €189,950

A gorgeous stone building overlooking Bunbeg Harbour in Co. Donegal, Pier Cottage is brimming with character. Taking pride of place along the waterfront, the property boasts many unique features and enjoys the slow pace of life and tranquillity that being so close to the seaside brings.

Internally, the home is finished to a high standard with the interior accommodation comprising a splendid kitchen/breakfast room, a cosy living room with open fireplace, a spacious double bedroom and a partially tiled bathroom. Viewing is strictly by appointment and can be organised through Campbells Auctioneers.

1 The Thatched Cottages, Knockananna, Wicklow, €200,000

A quaint two-bed cottage in the heart of the picturesque village of Knockananna in south county Wicklow, The Thatched Cottage harks back to times gone by. Within walking distance of the village centre, close to schools, churches and shops/pub, the property features ample off-street parking and has a large private garden to the rear of the house.

Built in the traditional style, this property has a solid-fuel stove and oil-fired central heating. Currently on the market for €200,000, viewings are by appointment and through sole selling agent Kiersey Walker & Associates.

The Thatched Cottage,Feighcullen , Rathangan, Kildare, €420,000

Located in Rathangan, Co. Kildare, The Thatched Cottage sits on approximately eight acres of land. 

A three-bedroom detached home just a five-minute walk to the greenway and canal, this special property has been in the family for hundreds of years. Built in 1912, it maintains all of its original features though it has been updated slightly in recent years to include new wiring, windows and oil-fired central heating. 

The interior accommodation comprises an entrance hall, family sitting room, kitchen/lounge and three bedrooms. Outside, you’ll find a garden shed with electrical as well as a private well and septic tank.

Viewing is highly recommended and can be arranged through Maura Donohoe Auctioneers.