Description

We offer for sale this Traditional waterfront Long Island fisherman cottage with spectacular sea views on c. 11 acres with stone outbuilding Long Island off Schull West Cork and one of Carberys 100 Isles, is one of the more approachable in a lot of ways. Home to a couple of dozen homes, it is only a few minutes boat trip from Colla Pier near bustling Schull, and the crossing is sheltered in most weather conditions. It has inland views to Mount Gabriel, out then to Cape Clear and the sea sentinel Fasnet light-house. There is an element of self-sufficiency at present, with a private electricity supply, water supply and drainage, and the sheltered side has a productive veg garden. When you can�t make it to the shop in the mainland just get out your shovel and dig up your dinner.
Spectacularly located on the eastern end of Long Island c. 0.5 miles from its pier which is c. 0.5 miles from Colla Pier. Located on the Eastern End of Long Island near Schull, this unique property, reminiscent of times gone by, is an idyllic hideaway. Situated about half a mile away from the main pier of the Island, this Cottage commands extensive views of the sea, Cape Clear, Baltimore, Fastnet Lighthouse, right around to Mount Gabriel.
There are two plots of land, approximately 5.5 acres each, with the property. One plot stretches out in front of the property, right down to the sea, and provides extensive water frontage to numerous, sheltered shingled beaches, offering the opportunity for a summer mooring.
The original cottage, built c 1910, has a southern aspect with 2 bedrooms, 1 reception room, Kitchen/dining room and a bathroom currently being installed. There is a stone outbuilding, which has the benefit of previous planning permission for conversion to a 2 storey workshop, studio and utility area. The two buildings could ideally be joined up to make one premises subject to approved planning.

Location

The island of Long Island sits one mile off the shore from Schull. Only three miles long this unspoilt island is home to a population of just nine and is part of a special area of conservation of roaring water, the bay that the island lies in.
The property comes complete with a series 3 Land Rover, trailer and a 19ft solid wooden boat with a 20 h.p. Yamaha outboard engine. A private mooring is also available.

Services include: Solid Fuel Heating, Private electricity supply, Private Water & Drainage, Private Mooring Available, Mains ESB available, Mains water available.

Additional Information

Bathroom: 4'2" x 5', currently being installed.