Savills reports that even with changes in the economy, the prime country homes market is still strong, with sales near €200 million outside of big cities.

Savills studied sales of prime country homes—those over one million euros and outside Dublin, major regional cities, and north Wicklow—using data from the Property Price Register.

Highlights from 2023 include:

1. **Total Sales Amount**: Reached €190.6 million, close to the previous year’s total.
2. **Average Sale Price**: Averaged €1.5 million, a small drop indicating a more varied range of properties.
3. **Best Performing Regions**: Cork leads, followed by Kildare, Meath, and Wicklow.
4. **Rising Regions**: Tipperary and Sligo are experiencing strong growth.

Most Popular Counties by Total Sales:

CountyTotal Sales Value
Cork€39,034,318
Kildare€34,494,750
Meath€26,659,150
Wicklow€20,035,500
Tipperary€10,897,720
Kilkenny€8,625,000
Sligo€7,605,500
Waterford€6,630,000
Kerry€5,707,500
Wexford€5,400,000

Most Popular Counties by Number of Sales:

CountyNumber of Sales
Kildare27
Cork24
Meath19
Wicklow12
Tipperary7
Waterford5
Galway, Kerry, Sligo, Wexford4 (each)
Carlow, Limerick, Kilkenny3 (each)
Westmeath, Louth, Mayo2 (each)
Donegal, Clare, Offaly1 (each)

James Butler, Head of Country Agency at Savills Ireland, remarked, “The market for premium country homes is incredibly resilient. These properties’ luxury and privacy continue to attract buyers, keeping the market strong throughout Ireland.”

Adding to this, Catherine McAuliffe, Head of Cork Residential, noted, “The Cork market has seen particularly strong interest. This highlights Cork’s popularity among high-end residential buyers and shows market confidence and the region’s charm, especially in coastal areas. Overseas buyers are particularly drawn to the beautiful views and lifestyle it offers.”