In the market for a luxury West Cork bolthole?

If it’s peace and quiet you crave during the hot summer months, one extra special property has all the water access you need so you won’t have to share a swimming spot with the public.

Located in Goleeen, just 9km from Schull, The Lake House in Toormore is a four-bedroom, €1.3 million home that offers a complete escape.

The house, which last hit the market in 2021 at at €695,000, sprawls over 2,000 square feet of unfussy modern architecture — think clean lines, restrained palettes, and a devotion to glass.

Floor-to-ceiling windows pull you into the landscape rather than just framing it. The lakefront views are not so much scenic as cinematic.

Inside, the vibe is minimalist but not sterile. It’s less “cold gallery” and more “expensively relaxed.” Think wood floors and white walls. Each of the four bedrooms is generously sized, and the bathrooms are sleek and spacious.

Of course, not everything is introverted bliss. Schull is just a short drive away, offering culture, cafes, pints. And for those needing a bigger fix of dramatic coastline, the blue flag beach at Barleycove and the village of Goleen are within easy reach.

So who’s this home for? Maybe it’s your dream primary residence. Maybe it’s a getaway spot where you entertain your celebrity friends during the Fastnet Film Festival. Or maybe it’s the chicest investment you’ll ever make as the Cork Euro Millions winner.

Want to see more images from inside The Lake House? See the full listing at James Lyons O’Keeffe, West Cork Property.