48 Harbour Cottages, Carlingford, Carlingford, Co. Louth, A91F576

An idyllic lifestyle in in of Co Louth’s top neighbourhoods! Let’s begin with the north east: its proximity to 2 capital cities makes it the dream base for ease of access. It’s also incredibly picturesque, with all of its natural amenities now being enjoyed – whether it’s wild sea swimming or sailing in the Lough, sauna or yoga by the beach, catching a game of tennis followed by a coffee in the village, or mountain bikes & hikes across Slieve Foye, this amazing area really has so much going on. But aside from ‘up & out’, there are amazing bars, restaurants and cafes tucked into this lovely little medieval village. Harbour Cottages is also very impressive. It’s an incredibly well maintained neighbourhood and is nicely positioned convenient to the village, but far enough away that it’s quiet and relaxed. Number 48 is at the end of a small cul de sac and thanks to the clever design of the development, enjoys plenty space and privacy. In truth though, this is the sort of house that speaks for itself… immaculate and stylish presentation throughout, thanks in good part to that Harbour Cottages natural aesthetic of solid wood floors, feature hearth, neutral palette. The proportions of this home are great: a wide entrance hall gives enough space to make a good first impression for guests, but it let’s the main accommodation do the real boasting! The full depth dual aspect living – diner is a fantastic space: it’s bright and very ably shows off its capacity for ‘zoning’, and the result is a very comfortable, easy room. The French doors give access to a stunning back garden – more on this later! The kitchen is also very spacey, with plenty storage space and integrated appliances. Guest wc completes ground floor. At first floor, there are two generous double bedrooms – both have a gentle touch to their presentation, and both show space for plenty storage. The third is a large single (can also be a double) but here a workspace works very well. Bathroom completes. And so to that back garden… this south facing space has been very well planned with a pergola creating a shady space to the eastern boundary, and the rest giving space to the beautiful stone wall to rear and the patio at the back of the house, making use of this perfect suntrap and delivering inside-out vibes to the living area. All told, a property that is impressive on all levels, and which definitely demands a closer look.