Ireland… land of saints and scholars, famous for everything from rolling green fields and fiery redheads to pints of the black stuff…
Myths, legends, leprechauns, Riverdance and rebellion. You name it, the Irish probably invented it, did it, or drunk it at some point in history.
Ireland has undergone a lot of change in recent years but many things hold fast including the beauty of the landscape, the friendliness of the locals, and the fact that the craic is indeed, mighty.
Twenty years ago, you could easily buy yourself a home here for well under $100k. Today, you might find one but you’ll need the luck of the Irish to ensure it has a roof.
Ireland’s economic recovery from the 2008 recession began in 2012 and property prices here have been on upward march since 2013. In fact, according to Ireland’s Central Statistics Office, property prices nationally have increased by 160.7% in the past 12 years.
This year, the average residential property sold had a price tag of €426,000 ($497k) so if you are looking for a home here, you will need a pretty healthy budget as well as the nerve for a fast-moving market where demand continues to outstrip supply.
Here’s a look at some homes currently on the market…
In the small village of Carrigallen in Country Leitrim, in the northwest of Ireland, this impressive, three-bedroom, one-bathroom home is on the market for €225,000 ($262k).
The village’s amenities, which include a theatre, hotel, pubs, shops, and a café, are just a short walk from the property which features wood-burning stoves, a private garden, and garage.
In the southeast of the country, a 10-minute drive from the thriving village of Ballymacarbry, County Waterford, this four-bedroom, two-bathroom home is for sale.
The house, which features an open fire, fitted kitchen, and spacious garden is a 20 minute drive from the coastal town of Dungarvan and 20 minutes from the town of Clonmel which has a shopping mall, movie theater, and hospital. It’s on the market for €325,000 ($378k).
In the village of Castlebridge, just five minutes from Wexford town, this five-bedroom, three-bathroom home is on the market for €550,000 ($640k).
Located in a leafy housing development, the property is within walking distance of a supermarket, pharmacy, church, restaurant, and pub. It’s a 12-minute drive from Curracloe beach.The home features a high-spec fitted kitchen, fitted wardrobes, open fires, and a beautifully maintained private rear garden.
Sincerely,
Victoria Harmer
Editor, Overseas Opportunity Letter
