Howth, Ireland, is an affluent village and outer suburb east of central Dublin, and on the bulbous peninsula on which it is situated, it is often compared to the Hamptons for its grassy knolls, sand dunes, stretches of beach and spectacular views. Made from seafood restaurants. A rich seaside enclave just 30 minutes from Dublin, with its harbor, wildflower-covered sea cliffs, centuries-old castles, cliff walks, and hiking.
A contemporary residence in Howth, listed for $4 million with David Blank of Christie’s International Real Estate and dubbed The Lake House, is an exceptional site that offers views of both the Irish Sea and a small, private lake that wraps around most of the beachfront home’s front yard. Seaward, sand dunes run north along Burrow Beach, with views of Lambay Island, an island in the Irish Sea with a historic castle.
The stunning residence features an angular and cantilevered design unlike anything else in the area. It was completed in 2014 and was designed by Aubrey O’Flaherty Architects, an award-winning firm specializing in contemporary design.
The kitchen has an expansive view of the Irish Sea, with Lambie Island in the distance.
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At 2,874 square feet, the limestone-clad home is well-proportioned. Four bedrooms and four full bathrooms, plus a powder room, are spread over three levels.
The house was carefully sited to maximize natural light and follow the sun’s path—the tall, slender house captures both sunrise and sunset views—and the roof is large, triple-glazed. The German windows are pitched upwards to accommodate which effectively combats heat gain. the sun.
Interiors are clean and spare yet warm, using natural materials for custom cabinetry, wide plank floorboards and exposed wooden ceiling beams. The east end of the house is cantilevered over the lake, so it looks and feels like it’s floating on the water.
The second floor is where you’ll find the great room, an open-plan space with a fireside living area with built-in shelving, a dining area and a kitchen. Expansive picture windows create cinematic views of the beach. The great room connects to a large covered deck with ample seating and a barbecue. The third floor has a library and office with a deck overlooking the lake, as well as a primary suite, with lake and ocean views, a spacious beach-facing en-suite bathroom, and a walk-in closet. By night the house glows from within thanks to the numerous rectangular windows.
The upper level includes a cozy library and master bedroom, with both ocean and lake views.
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Meanwhile, on the ground floor there is a garage with two bedrooms with a bathroom, another kitchen, mud room and space for storage and mechanical equipment. Although the Irish Sea is generally cool, Brough Beach and nearby Claremont Beach are popular for all kinds of water sports, including kite surfing, especially in summer, although cold-bed enthusiasts are known year-round. A swimmer’s bathroom is perfect for rinsing off after a pole bed or a paddle boarding session in the ocean.
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