On a still morning in Cloggernagh East, the only sounds are birdsong, a distant tractor, and the low whistle of wind moving through mature hedgerows that have been growing here for decades. That's not a selling point. That's a way of life — one that's increasingly hard to find and nearly impossible to put a price on.
This two-bedroom detached bungalow sits on a generous 0.54-acre site in Islandeady, a rural townland in County Mayo that sits almost perfectly between Westport and Castlebar. Ten kilometres to the west, Westport's buzzing Octagon square fills up every summer with visitors who've made the pilgrimage for the Westport Food Festival, live trad sessions at Matt Molloy's pub, and the iconic Croagh Patrick climb. Eight kilometres east, Castlebar handles the practical side of life with its hospitals, retail parks, and transport links. From here, you get both — with a half-acre of private countryside in between.
The bungalow itself is in good condition and genuinely move-in ready. The layout is uncomplicated in the best possible way: an entrance hallway that opens into a sitting room anchored by a solid fuel stove, a practical kitchen with space for a proper dining table, two quiet bedrooms, and a bathroom with an electric shower. Ceramic tiles run throughout, keeping maintenance straightforward — a real consideration for a second home or holiday property when you're not always around. Oil-fired central heating means winter visits don't require advance planning; the house warms quickly.
The detached garage is the kind of thing you don't realise how much you need until you have it. A secure store for bikes, kayaks, fishing gear, golf clubs — all the equipment that a West of Ireland lifestyle accumulates. It doubles ... click here to read more
