Breathtaking one-of-a-kind views at €895k Castletownbere home

Wraparound windows seal the deal, writes Catherine Shanahan

Derrymihan West, Castletownbere, West Cork

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 - 06:00

Catherine Shanahan

Castletownbere, West Cork
€895,000
Size	274sq m (2,945sq ft)
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	4
BER	A3

Ard na Mara is a fine example of how to do it in style in the glorious landscape of West Cork’s Castletownbere. Given light and seascapes are at a premium, it made sense that the designer/builder — DMCA Consulting — flipped the accommodation so that cooking, eating, and chilling out are all enjoyed from the upper floor where full height windows — including corner wraparounds — face east, south, and west to pull in light and views.

Castletownbere Harbour and Bantry Bay sparkle in the distance and two of three downstairs bedrooms - as well as the first floor main bedroom suite - serve up views that will ensure the perfect start to your day. Another first floor bedroom is in use as a home office.

At almost 3,000sq ft, it’s a substantial 4/5-bed property, less than 10 years old, and built to the highest standards, with just some minor bits (en suite, shower room) to finish out. A highly energy efficient (BER A3) home, it’s a very modern construction, with ducon slab concrete floors and underfloor heating throughout. Heating is air-to-water.

Denis Harrington of Harrington Estates guides the impressive home in Derrymihan West at €895,000. It comes with a 400sq ft detached garage, slab stone patio, and landscaped grounds that extend to 0.79 acres.

“Ard na Mara is an out-of-this-world combination of superb contemporary home, outstanding site, and truly magnificent views,” the agent says

Interest is strong, with Americans travelling to view it this weekend, while Dublin-based buyers are also in the mix. Travel time to Cork City is just under two hours, and a little less to Cork Airport.