Wicklow Real Estate: Houses by the Irish Sea and the Mountains

Wicklow town has a harbour, a long beach at Brittas Bay a short drive south, and the Wicklow Mountains National Park inland. The Dublin to Rosslare rail line stops here, though the journey to Dublin is longer than from Bray or Greystones, so many buyers who commute prefer the northern end of the county. Retirees and remote workers value the walking, sea air and slower pace. Check broadband speeds and septic tank compliance on rural houses, since both vary widely.

Irish law lets foreigners buy freely, and a solicitor acts for you on title, planning compliance and contracts. Stamp duty is approx. 1% up to €1m (verify locally), and you should budget for legal fees, a survey and, in older houses, an energy rating (BER) review. Because lenders are cautious with non-resident applicants, see mortgages in Ireland before you set a budget. Our Ireland buying guide walks through the process, and the mortgage calculator helps model repayments.

Heading north along the coast, Greystones and Bray have stronger commuter links to Dublin and higher prices. To the south, Arklow is cheaper, and Gorey lies across the Wexford border. Foxrock and Dun Laoghaire are Dublin suburbs, so treat them as a separate, pricier market. The Ireland overview compares them all.