Love Island returned to our screens this week and whether you like the Virgin Media/ITV show or not, we could all do with a bit of a villa lifestyle.
While for most it remains aspirational, there are a number of houses in Ireland that wouldn’t look out of place in Mallorca.
Here’s our pick of some of the best of them…
Mart Lane, Foxrock, Dublin 18
Sitting down for a gossip around the firepit is a big part of the Love Island experience and there’s few better than at this Foxrock home, which boasts an incredible garden that also features an outdoor kitchen, putting green and more.
- Type: 6 bed detached house
- Agent: INHOUS
- Asking price: POA
Paddock Wood, Killiney Hill Road, Killiney, Co Dublin
With a large infinity pool, a gym, a 6 hole putting course, a wine room and plenty of terrace areas to take in the breathtaking sea and mountain views, this stunning home in Killiney certainly fits the Love Island bill.
- Type: 6 bed detached house
- Agent: Sherry FitzGerald Dalkey
- Asking price: €9,750,000
The Paddock, Islandkeane, Fenor, Tramore, Co Waterford
The Paddock in Islandkeane in Co Waterford will have you thinking you’re on Love Island. While coupling up or the fine weather can’t be guaranteed, the undoubted stand out features from this stunning 4 bed home undoubtedly lies outdoors. Amongst the many highlights include an outdoor heated swimming pool and an outdoor kitchen and bar area.
- Type: 4 bed detached house
- Agent: Griffin Auctioneers
- Asking price: €560,000
43 Woodlands, Greystones, Co Wicklow
This 5 bed detached house in Greystones has the sun loungers at the ready in its low maintenance rear garden, which includes a mini putting green. Inside there is also plenty of space to get to know someone, with a pool table just off the garden.
- Type: 5 bed detached house
- Agent: O’Gorman Properties
- Asking price: €1,500,000
Waymark, Ballyedmonduff Road, Stepaside, Dublin 18
There might not be a swimming pool but Waymark, the former home of Elvis Costello in the foothills of the Dublin Mountains in Stepaside, has plenty of luxury inside and out to spend an entire summer in with breathtaking views from the terraces.
- Type: 5 bed detached house
- Agent: Lisney Sotheby’s International Realty
- Asking price: €2,750,000
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