19 Harbour View, Clifden, Connemara, Co Galway Asking price: €375,000 Agent: Sherry FitzGerald Mangan (095) 21888 Often referred to as the capital of Connemara, Clifden is a coastal town with a vibrant arts scene and home to some of the most jaw-dropping landscapes along the Wild Atlantic Way. “If you fell out of space and landed here you’d think it was the best place in Ireland, or even the world,” enthuses one local. From its lofty location, No19 Harbour View certainly commands some top-of-the-world views including Christ Church spire, Clifden’s scenic harbour and the Owenglin river.

Its town centre setting also means that shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and services are all on the doorstep. With local waterfront properties in big demand, it’s no surprise this luxury top-floor duplex is setting hearts aflutter, especially among would-be rightsizers looking to swap the hectic pace of life in one capital for the good life in another. Living/dining room at 19 Harbour View with sliding doors to a sun terrace The selling agent reports particular interest among Dublin couples seeking a holiday retreat they can retire to in a few years’ time.

Served by a lift from the ground floor, the property measures 1,044 sq ft including a kitchen, bathroom and a living/dining room, with sliding doors to a sun terrace. Of the three bedrooms upstairs, two are ensuite and one has a balcony with sea views. The apartment comes with an underground parking space.

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