ARD CARRAIG is an exclusive development of four architecturally designed properties located on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Durrus - the gateway to the Mizen and Sheep's Head Peninsulas - consisting of  spacious quality homes set in a beautifully landscaped private crescent with open green spaces.

LOCATION:

Ard Carraig is ideally located minutes away from the centre of Durrus village with its assortment of shops, restaurants and bars.  Durrus is strategically located close to the sandy beaches of Toormoor and Barleycove and the renowned Sheep's Head way walking and cycling routes and is an ideal base from which to tour West Cork and beyond.  The market town of Bantry is a 0 minute spin in the car, Schull is a 20 minute drive, Skibbereen is about 25 minutes and Cork City is less than an hour and a half.

Durrus has a thriving permanent population and is not just a tourist village.  It has two primary schools and transportation to secondary schools in Bantry and Schull.  Public transportation to Bantry runs three days per week ; there is a weekly doctor's surgery and the mobile library stops by twice a month.

ACCOMMODATION:

The properties are large and luxurious - 86 sm/2,000 sq. ft. and comprise:

Downstairs:

• Entrance Hall (4.m x 4.2m) porcelain floor tiles, painted staircase with oak treads 
• Living Room (6.6m x 4.6m)  solid oak floor, stone surround fireplace with gas fire, recessed lighting, south facing view across river to sports field
• Dining room (3.95m x 4.2m) west facing, solid timber floor, double doors to patio, recessed lighting, recessed gas fire
• Kitchen (3.85m x 4.6m)  south and west facing, porcelain floor tiles, solid oak kitchen units with granite counter top, high quality appliances, recessed lighting
• Walk-in pantry (2. x 2.3m)
• Utility room (2. x .6m) with sink, washer & dryer, fitted cabinets
• Cloakroom (2m x .6m) fullly tiled, WC and wash basin

Upstairs:

• Master bedroom (4.6m x 3.5m) south west facing, fitted wardrobe, timber floor
• En-suite (2.55m x .7m)  fully tiled, jacuzzi shower, WC, wash basin
• Bedroom No. 2 (3.95m x 3.5m)  fitted wardrobe, timber floor
• Bedroom No. 3 (4.6m x 3.2m) fitted wardrobe, timber floor
• Bedroom No. 4 (4.6m x 3.2m) fitted wardrobe, timber floor
• Bathroom (2.25m x .8m)  jacuzzi bath, WC, wash basin set in marble cabinet 

BUILDING SPECIFICATIONS/FEATURES:

Exterior:

• quarry slates
• cast iron gutters
• teak facia and soffits
• wood grain (ash) uPV double glazed windows and doors
• hardwood front door
• tarmac driveway
• brick paved parking spaces (2) and footpath
• lawn area around house
• private patio area

Ground Floor:

• porcelain tiles in hall, kitchen, pantry, utility and cloakroom
• hardwood floors in living room and dining room
• solid oak fitted kitchen
• granite counter top
• hardwood doors and frames
• fully tiled cloakroom

First Floor:

• timber floors throughout
• fully tiled bathrooms
• walk-in hot press
• all bedrooms have fitted wardrobes

SPECIAL FEATURES:

• Ard Carraig has been designed with rising fuel costs in mind and has timber frames, dual fuel heating systems, solar panels and high energy condensing oil boilers.  This combined with high specification insulation give the properties an Energy Rating of 'B' resulting in an approximate 30% savings in energy costs.
• 0 year Homebond structural guarantee

SERVICES:

• mains water (pressurised)
• mains sewer
• oil central heating (plus 2 gas fires)
• electric immersion water heater (plus 3 solar panels)
• top grade 'Kingspan' insulation
• fully alarmed