Country home sales fell 2.9 per cent to a total of €267 million last year, even as the number of deals rose, according to Savills.
The property agent said the prime country homes market is seeing more and more activity at what was traditionally seen as the lower end of the market, with 53 per cent of sales now taken up by homes sold for between €1 million and €1.25 million.
Despite the overall drop in total value, the volume of sales in the sector increased 15.5 per cent year compared to 2024.
That is also a reflection of the general increase in prices nationally, which is seeing more home prices pushed into the prime market – traditionally homes valued at more than €1 million.
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“Irish buyers continue to underpin the market, particularly those looking to upsize and take advantage of more flexible working patterns,” said Cianan Duff, director of country residential at Savills Ireland. “At the same time, international demand remains an important driver, especially in coastal and lifestyle locations.”
“Looking ahead, we expect activity to remain consistent, but pricing will become more selective. Turnkey homes with strong BER ratings and good locations will continue to command a premium, while older stock may require more careful positioning,” Duff added.
