Many properties that come on the market are breathtaking but very few can be described as award-winning. Stripe Cottage in Co Galway ticks both boxes.
Perched on the shoreline with sweeping views south across Galway Bay to The Burren and County Clare, this award-winning home in Furbo is described by selling agents Sherry FitzGerald Galway as “one of the most remarkable coastal properties to come to the market in recent years” and it is easy to see why.
With an A3 rating this stunning 4 bed detached home offers 233sqm of beautiful living space and some of the most picturesque views anywhere in Ireland.
Designed by acclaimed architects Arigho Larmour Wheeler, the entire project — renovation and extension together — has been recognised at the highest level of Irish architecture and design, winning Best House Extension and Refurbishment in Ireland at the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026 (the BAYAs), and receiving two commendations at the IDI Awards 2026 — one for Residential Architecture and one for Residential Design: Interiors.
These are not just accolades; they are a testament to the exceptional quality of every decision made, from the bold architectural concept down to the finest interior detail.
Set on a plot of 0.85 acres, the original shoreline cottage was completely renovated and extended simultaneously in 2023/2024 — a single, cohesive project that transformed it into one unified, exceptional home.
Rated A3 for energy efficiency, with underfloor heating throughout the entire house powered by a heat pump, the home extends to four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a dedicated home office, a utility room, a stunning open-plan kitchen/dining and living area, library and a cosy winter sitting room.
Indeed, the accommodation is as practical and future-proofed as it is beautiful.
The extension to Stripe Cottage was conceived as a sleek, low pavilion sitting directly between the original cottage and the sea. Its elongated form and razor-sharp roofline sit effortlessly in the landscape, while inside, the living spaces open up to full panoramic views across the bay.
North-facing clerestory windows flood the rooms with natural light throughout the day, and walls lined in warm oak veneer give the interior a richness that photography struggles to capture.
The kitchen and all joinery throughout are entirely bespoke — crafted to the highest specification and designed to complement the architecture rather than simply furnish it.
Slimline aluminium windows run throughout, framing the landscape like living artwork while delivering exceptional thermal performance.
A wide timber-lined hallway connects the original cottage library to the new pavilion — and the moment you pass through it, the full expanse of Galway Bay reveals itself. It's a genuinely breathtaking transition.
Outside, a raised terrace with fireplace invites you to linger long after sunset. The overhanging roofline shades the southerly windows in summer and the clean concrete terrace along the seaward edge is set at seat height for sitting and watching the Atlantic.
The gardens reflect the location with wild grasses and flower areas, natural stream, gravel drive, parking area and a fully electric concreate bult shed.
Accessed off the Spiddal Road via a single lane avenue, this is a home of rare architectural significance, completed to an exceptional standard — and the awards speak for themselves.
Situated in one of the most beautiful spots in Ireland, with uninterrupted views stretching across the bay towards the dramatic limestone landscape of The Burren, Stripe Cottage really is one of the most breathtaking homes to come o the market in some time.
Located within Furbo Village and just 15 minutes from Galway city, Stripe Cottage offers the very best of both worlds — wild coastal living, village services and with everything the city has to offer on your doorstep.
Find out more about Stripe Cottage on MyHome at www.myhome.ie/5021595 or contact selling agent Tony Kavanagh of Sherry FitzGerald Galway on 091 569 123.
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