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Georgian House Old Courthouse - Period Property - Glengarriff
Bedrooms : 6
Price - € 700,000
Address - Old Courthouse, Glengarriff,
Postal Code - West Cork
Property Status - Available
The Old Courthouse Glengarriff is one of the oldest and most distinguished properties in Glengarriff and it offers the new owners a stunning family home and endless commercial possibilities. The Old Courthouse is reputed to be one of the oldest houses in the area, it dates back to the early 19th century
The following is the current owners' description of the Old Courthouse Glengarriff
PROPERTY HISTORY. The Old Courthouse Glengarriff is reputed to be one of the oldest houses in the area, it dates back to the early 19th century when all land and dwellings in the area formed part of the "Barony estates. It was used as the courthouse for the local judiciary until the 1940's. It was then sold and became a private home/bed and breakfast. I purchased the house from that same owner in 1994, it was a reluctant sale by the lady, who sadly had be involved in a car accident and could no longer continue to live in her home. When I bought the "Courthouse" it was in need of complete restoration, This I did over a period of two years, Taking into consideration its dual role as a home and a commercial property. Firstly it was necessary to enhances the foundations by establishing a damp course, this was done at the same time as the house was extended.All the exterior/interior walls have been re- built with thermal blocks for maximum warmth and heat retention. What was a small house with no modern facilities such as central heating , mains water, double glazing. Is now a large fully modernised, [while retaining all original features] Family home with an excellent business potential. AS A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY.
The commercial potential of the old courthouse is still to be tapped. It's history as a commercial property goes back to the previous owner who prior to her accident ran a successful b & b. catering for both tourist and golfers. The positioning of the house being right on the main Bantry to Beara road and opposite the Glengarriff golf course brought a constant and regular flow of guests. After the renovations the accommodation doubled going from three single rooms with a shared bathroom to a large Four double an-suite bedroom house. A self contained two double bedroom apartment that is wheel chair friendly and has it's own entrance And parking. Thus the business doubled when I re-opened back in 2000. The public rooms are large and numerous, with an upstairs room that is to die for being large in size and looking out over the golf course .
AS A FAMILY HOMEThe design of the courthouse provides a very spacious family home. All four large bedrooms have private en-suite facilities that includes large showers sink and toilet, so no more waiting for the shower or loo. The living rooms are large and airy allowing for groups of people to be in the same room at the same time and not feel crowded, spaces is essential. The apartment has many uses, I am at the moment letting it out on a six-month at a time lease, this is convenient for me. But I did up till a few years ago let it out as a holiday apartment on /2 weekly bases, both provide a steady income that is tax free. The other use it has could be as a granny flat, a parent apartment, or if money no object an apartment for friends to stay when they come to visit.
AS BOTH HOME AND BUSINESSThis combination works for me though not at it's full potential I let the flat and live in the house it makes my life easier however, this could be reversed and a small elegant hotel restaurant could be developed with the apartment used by the owners. There are many possibilities for the Old courthouse, for it's size and pivotal position it is under used. I now wish to down-scale and enjoy my latter years and it would be nice to know that what I created will give others as much pleasure as it has me.
ACCOMODATION
LOUNGE {9'3″x5'″}. Lino floor
covering, pvc windows to front overlooking garden, door to office, door
to kitchen, timber staircase to st floor, oil-fired Rayburn stove,
fitted wall lights, fire alarm, telephone points.
OFFICE {3'8″x6'}. Solid wooden floor, radiator, power points, fitted shelving, 2 pvc windows front, telephone point, fitted wall lights.
KITCHEN {4'9″x5'6″}. Solid wooden door, lino flooring, fully fitted units, plumbed for dishwasher, stainless steel sink, fitted shelving electric cooker, cast-iron double gate to dining room, door to utility room.
UTILITY ROOM {4'″x'2″}. Lino flooring, fully fitted, plumbed for washing machine & dryer, fitted shelving, stainless steel sink, door off to toilet.
GUEST TOILET {7'x3'″}. Lino flooring, wc, wash hand basin.
DINING ROOM {5'x5'}. Lino flooring, fitted shelving, patio doors to side to carport, patio doors to enclosed patio area, radiator.
CAR PORT/ SUMMER ROOM {5'8″x3'9″}. Lighting, power points, ornate entrance pillars.
st Floor
GALLERY / LIVING ROOM {33'5″x6'″}. (Formerly the old courtroom) Timber floor, 4 windows front with sea & mountain views, power points, open fireplace with cast iron surround and mantelpiece, 2 radiators, fitted wall lighting, power & telephone points, tv points, door leading to hallway, wardrobe.
BEDROOM {5'″x5'″}. Carpeted floor, radiator, power points, large
window to side, patio door to front leading to large balcony with
superb views, dressing room off.
DRESSING ROOM {'9″x'}. Carpeted
floor, cast-iron bath, fitted closet, window to rear, power points,
door off to ensuite bathroom.
ENSUITE {'x3'9″}. Tiled floor, wc, wash hand basin, fitted shower unit with shower, radiator, window rear.
BEDROOM 2 {2'″x0'7″}. Window rear, wall lighting, radiator, tv point, double power points, ensuite off.
ENSUITE {'x3'9″}. Wc, wash hand basin, shower unit, window rear, recessed lighting, radiator.
BEDROOM 3 {0'7″x3'9″}. Window rear, radiator, wall lighting, double power points.
ENSUITE {'x3'9″}. Wc, wash hand basin, shower, tiled floor.
BEDROOM 4 {4'9″x3'8″}. Two windows front, wall lighting, radiator, double power points.
ENSUITE {0'3″x3'9″}. Wc, shower, wash hand basin.
Self-Contained Apartment
HALLWAY {3'8″x23'2″}. Door front, wall lighting, radiator, double power points, hotpress.
KITCHEN/ LIVING ROOM {8'5″x3'5″}. Built-in kitchen units, window to side, double doors from living room to garden, wall lighting, radiators, window front, double power points.
BEDROOM {0'2″x'6″}. Window rear, wall lighting radiator, double power points.
BEDROOM 2 {0'″x4'7″}. Window rear, wall lighting, radiator, double power points.
BATHROOM {0'2″x7'}. Tiled flooring, wc, wash hand basin, shower, radiator, window to rear.
SERVICES Mains water supply, mains sewerage, electricity, telephone, oil-fired central heating.
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