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Skibbereen Riverside Home With Slipway Hits The Market

28th July 2026
Slip Into It – 4 The Flax Mills occupies a prime waterfront setting on the Ilen River in Skibbereen, with private parking, river views and access to a shared slipway for boating enthusiasts.
Slip Into It – 4 The Flax Mills occupies a prime waterfront setting on the Ilen River in Skibbereen, with private parking, river views and access to a shared slipway for boating enthusiasts

A three-bedroom waterfront townhouse overlooking the Ilen River in Skibbereen, Co Cork, has been brought to the market with an asking price of €295,000. Its riverside setting, shared slipway and proximity to the town centre are expected to attract interest from boating enthusiasts as well as homebuyers seeking waterside living.

Located at 4 The Flax Mills, Upper Bridge Street, the property combines direct access to the river with private parking and a shared slipway just metres from the house.

The three-bedroom, two-bathroom townhouse features a distinctive contemporary interior and a private patio overlooking the Ilen River. The waterside development is tucked away just off Skibbereen town centre, offering easy access to local shops and services while retaining a quiet riverside setting.

The property overlooks the Ilen River, home waters of Skibbereen Rowing Club, where Olympic champions including Paul O'Donovan, Gary O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy have honed their skills. The river has become synonymous with one of Ireland's most successful rowing clubs and its remarkable contribution to Irish Olympic rowing.

According to the sales details, the property benefits from mains services, modern electric heating and fibre broadband availability.

For boat owners, the shared slipway is one of the property's standout attractions, providing convenient launching access to the Ilen River. The combination of waterfront views and boating facilities makes it an unusual offering in the West Cork property market.

The property is being offered for sale by private treaty via Pat Maguire Properties. Read more here.

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