Dereen House, Dripsey, Cork, Co Cork
Period Property for sale Dripsey
DEREEN HOUSE
Dripsey - Cork
Dereen House - Period Property - Dripsey
Bedrooms : 4
Price - € 1,350,000
Address - Dereen House, Dripsey, Cork
Postal Code - Co Cork
Property Status - Sold
Dereen House (Gaelic – little grove of oaks) is a charming and compact Georgian house dating from the late 1700's. It is believed to have once been part of the extensive Blarney Estate, for whom the English architect Richard Brown designed a number of houses and hunting lodges all along this most scenic river valley.
The house, set in the middle of its land, enjoys a fine elevated position with a sunny southerly aspect. It overlooks the delightful gardens, which run down to and surround the lake below, which in turn forms a wonderful centerpiece for the entire property. The gardens are a particular feature of the Dereen and include a wooded glen with a cascading stream running to the lake together with a most attractive walled garden, which also encloses and shelters a hard tennis court.
The house and gardens have been well maintained down the years – however the house, which extends to 280 sq m (3000 sq ft), will require some modernisation and upgrading. The accommodation is arranged on two floors and includes three receptions rooms, four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Immediately to the rear of the house is a modern guest or staff cottage which provides a further five bedrooms, three bathrooms.
Dereen House lies in a tranquil rural position between Cork city and Macroom, in one of the most scenic an unspoiled areas of the county. At this point the River Lee forms part of the Inniscarra Reservoir, noted for its amenities including fishing and water sports.
The villages of Dripsey and Coachford provide local shops whilst Cork and Ballincollig provide comprehensive financial and leisure facilities together with the widest range of shops and services. There are excellent communications with Cork International Airport, only 25 minute's distant, with extensive scheduled flights to Britain and Europe. Cork Ferry Port also provides sailings to the UK and Continent.
The property lies within an area of attractive rolling countryside, and superb sporting facilities. Golf is well catered for with local courses at Lee Valley and Muskerry together with several championship courses around Cork city. Some of the finest fishing is to the rivers Blackwater, Lee and Bandon and sailing from Crosshaven and Kinsale. Dereen is located in Muskerry Hunt County with the United and Duhallow within easy boxing distance. Racing is at Mallow and Killarney with an extensive point-to-point calendar over the winter months.
ACCOMMODATION
Entrance Hall Limestone steps up to solid wood door with fanlight over. Timber floor and panelling to dado height. Ceiling cornice. Wall light points Give access to full depth hallway with arch opening to
Staircase Hall An attractive turned staircase, lit by large sash window to rear, rising to first floor. Dado rail. Door off, to Rear Hall with Cloakroom with wash hand basin and WC.
Drawing Room Approx. 5.10 m x 4.60 m (16 ft 9 in x 15 ft)
(S&W) A bright double aspect room with two large sash windows overlooking lake, gardens and woods. Open fireplace with timber surround. Dado rail. Ceiling cornice. Arched recess niche with bookshelves. Arch to
Study Approx. 4.30 m x 4.00 m (14 ft x 13 ft)
(W) A charming panelled room with French windows to garden. Book shelves. Timber floor.
Dining Room Approx. 5.30 m x 4.60 m (17 ft 3 in x 15 ft)
(S&E) A bright double aspect window with two large sash windows over looking lake and gardens. Open fireplace with stone surround. Panelling to dado rail.
Kitchen Approx. 5.35 m x 3.20 m (17 ft 6 in x 10 ft 6 in)
A fitted kitchen with stainless steel sink unit and four-oven Aga. Tiled floor. Door to yard.
First Floor
Master Bedroom 1 Approx. 5.20 m x 4.70 m (17 ft x 15 ft 6 in)
(S&W) A bright double aspect room with two large sash windows overlooking gardens, lake and woods. Ceiling cornice. Fitted wardrobes.
En Suite Bathroom Panelled bath, electric shower, vanity wash hand basin and WC. Dado rail.
Bedroom 2 Approx. 5.20 m x 4.70 m (17 ft x 15 ft 6 in)
(S&E) A bright double aspect room currently used as sitting room, with two large sash windows and open fireplace with raised grate and stone surround. Dado rail. Ceiling cornice. Book cases.
Bedroom 3 Approx. 4.20 m x 3.40 m (13 ft 9 in x 11 ft)
Double aspect room. Walk in wardrobe.
Bathroom 2 Bath with mixer taps and shower extension, Wash hand basin, WC.
Bedroom 4 Approx. 3.60 m x 2.80 m (11 ft 9 in x 9 ft 3 in)
Exposed ceiling timbers.
Bathroom 3 Panelled bath, wash hand basin, WC.
Outside
The property is approached by a charming understated sunken driveway, lined by ancient beech and dry-stone walls, which sweeps down to the yard to the rear of the house. The gravel yard has a range of traditional stone outbuildings which include stables, workshop and fuel stores.
Guest /Staff Cottage
Located but immediately adjacent to the house, this modern single storey cottage provides some 128 sq m of flexible accommodation and would suit as guest cottage staff accommodation or home office. In brief, it comprises of Large Hallway / Sitting room, Kitchen, 5 Bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
GARDEN & GROUNDS
The gardens are a special feature of the property and offer much seclusion and privacy to the house. They have been well planted and maintained over the year and which are filled with mature trees and shrubs. There are lawns running down and around the lake together with a delightful walled garden with herbaceous and flower borders which frame the hard tennis court which is tucked away but close to the house.
A pathway descends ancient stone steps from the gardens, through a rhododendron canopy and into the wooded glen with its stream dramatically crashing down, after rain, to feed the lake beyond. The lake is stocked with trout whilst the stream runs along the entire length of the property to the western boundary.
THE LANDS
The lands, which surround the house and offer much seclusion, extend to some 18.62 ha (46 acres). They are gently sloping southward with excellent road frontage to two sides. The lands are of excellent quality and comprise c 12.20 ha (30 acres) of tillage and pasture. The remainder are in woods and amenity.
Services
Mains electricity. Private well water and drainage to septic tank. Oil fired central heating
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