With Freakier Friday hitting cinemas this week, the idea of swapping lives with a family member is back on our screens in all its chaotic glory. While most of us (thankfully) will not wake up in another family member’s body anytime soon, the film does tap into something very real — the ups, downs and unexpected joys of multigenerational living.
Whether it is grandparents moving in to help with childcare, adult kids moving back home to save, or families just wanting to stay closer together, more and more households in Ireland are thinking beyond the traditional household setup.
With that in mind, we have picked five homes currently on the market that are perfect for multigenerational living — no body swap required.
Check them out below...
Rose Cottage, Kilmacanogue, Wicklow
Type: Main residence & Cottage
Agent: George & Maguire Properties
Asking Price: €1,695,000
Nestled at the foot of the Sugarloaf, Rose Cottage is a showstopper. Originally built in the 1800s and completely reimagined in recent years, this period home now pairs old-world charm with high-end contemporary design. The separate cottage on the grounds adds the perfect setup for extended family, framed by spectacular gardens and mountain views.
Teach Samhráin, Ballask, Carne, Co. Wexford
Type: Main residence & Bungalow
Agent: Sherry FitzGerald Radford
Asking Price: €495,000
Just minutes from Carne Beach and tucked away on a peaceful Wexford road, this unique setup includes a character-filled thatched cottage and a modern three-bed bungalow. Technically a “granny flat”, the bungalow is fully detached and ideal for extended family living. Surrounded by beautifully planted gardens, this is a rare blend of charm, comfort and coastal calm.
Ballymacarbry Upper, Ballymacarbry, Waterford
Type: Farmhouse & Cottage
Agent: Brian Gleeson Property
Asking Price: €295,000
Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Nire Valley, this charming pair of homes includes a cosy farmhouse and a picture-perfect cottage. With views of the Galtee Mountains, sunlit gardens and access to walking trails, schools and a welcoming village community, it offers an ideal setup for multigenerational living in a truly tranquil setting.
Knockrooskey, Westport, Co. Mayo
Type: Two semi-detached residences
Agent: Sherry Fitzgerald Crowley
Asking Price: €625,000
Just outside Westport this property offers two spacious four-bedroom homes perfect for multigenerational living. Whether you want to keep the family close but maintain privacy or combine both houses into one large family home there is plenty of flexibility here. Set on a landscaped site with mature trees and lawns it is just a quick drive to Westport town.
"Lily Cottage", Hollystown, Dublin 15
Type: Main residence & Self-contained annex
Agent: DNG Castleknock
Asking Price: €695,000
Lily Cottage is a beautifully renovated family home that blends historic charm with contemporary design. The main house offers spacious living areas and three double bedrooms while a self-contained annex with two bedrooms provides the perfect space for flexible multigenerational living with plenty of room to relax and entertain both indoors and outdoors.
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