Scart House, Castlecove, Ring of Kerry, via Killarney, Co Kerry
Period Property for sale Castlecove
SCART HOUSE
Castlecove - Kerry
Scart House - Period Property - Castlecove
Bedrooms : 6
Price - € 789,000
Address - Scart House, Castlecove, Ring of Kerry, via Killarney
Postal Code - Co Kerry
Property Status - Available
Scart House, Castlecove, Ring of Kerry, Co. Kerry
Scart House is situated in a tranquil, sheltered glade between mountains and the Atlantic. Own this Georgian mansion for the price of a condo. Swim before breakfast, sail to the Skelligs (World Heritage site) before lunch and play golf In Waterville in the afternoon. Then relax at home in hauntingly majestic scenery in one of the most stunningly beautiful locations in the world. (See more details at www.scarthouse.com)
Description:
Scart is a Georgian house of great charm and character with spectacular sea views over Kenmare Bay to the south and tranquil, evocative views over the McGillycuddy Reeks mountains. The accommodation is bright, spacious and airy, with well proportioned rooms often with double aspect. The property is ideal as a magnificent, private residence and extends to 4000 sq ft or 370 m2 living space on 0.6 hectares (1.5 acres) of garden. Equally suitable for commercial use as a guesthouse, retreat, or artist's /writer's bolthole. It is a unique example of South Kerry Georgian architecture, which combined with it's delightful coastal location, ensures it is an investment of significant potential (details below).
Accommodation consists of Entrance Hall, four Reception Rooms, six Bedrooms (all could have ensuite bathrooms and 2 could have private sittingrooms), Kitchen, Bathrooms. The substantial Attic space which could be used for extra sitting rooms, library, artist's studios to benefit from the stunning 2nd floor views over Kenmare Bay and the surrounding mountains.
The impressive approach to the property is through attractive stone piers and original wrought-iron gates. The tree-lined drive with cattlegrid leads off the Ring of Kerry (N70) road to the entrance steps and Georgian front door with fanlight. 1.5 acres are divided amongst gardens, lawns and two fenced paddocks. A workshop is situated behind the house in its own yard.
Built by William Jermyn in 1823, the estate was the birthplace of James Franklin Fuller (architect of Parknasilla, Park Hotel Kenmare, Ashford Castle in Co, Mayo, Kylemore Abbey in Galway). Scart is a unique property which has undergone loving, authentic restoration which has been acknowledged by several national awards. Some further work is necessary to complete the restoration.
Here are some PLUS POINTS about Scart House and its environment:
*Location, location, location..... the Ring of Kerry is of unsurpassed natural beauty
* Building in good, sound structural condition (Scart was built to last for centuries)
* Built in 1823, the house retains many of its original features (sash windows, cornices, architraves, gables, fanlight, fireplaces, doors, beams, and floors.)
* Restoration undertaken by committed team in sympathetic manner using authentic materials hence three national awards for architectural conservation
* Sound financial investment: It is estimated that an injection of €100k to €150k will double the value of property to €1.5 million or more
* Ideal location for commercial use e.g. Guest house, Gallery, Restaurant or Retreat
* Very healthy environment: clean, fresh and unpolluted Atlantic air
* Breath-taking 360 degree views of Caha mountains on Beara Peninsula (east); Bull, Cow and Calf Islands and open Atlantic (south); Sugar Loaf mountain and Westcove Harbour (west); Coad Mountain and McGillicuddy Reeks and Staigue Fort (north)
* Away from hustle and bustle: Scart offers seclusion and privacy; a heavenly space to relax and regenerate in, plus an environment that uplifts the soul
* Superb variety of outdoor activities: hill walking on Kerry Way; swim at clean, sandy beaches 2 within walking distance (4 more reachable within 5-15 minutes), or simply relax in the garden or within your own cosy "4 walls"
*Access to several traditional Irish Pubs with music in Sneem, Castlecove and Caherdaniel, superb dining just over the mountain pass in Waterville, Caherciveen or in the picturesque town of Kenmare at the head of Kenmare Bay.
*Water Sports like Diving, Windsurfing, Sailing, Deep Sea Fishing all available at short distance
* If you love sailing and fishing, Westcove Harbour offers secure, sheltered anchorage (2.5 km from Scart).
* Killarney National Park close by and Derrynane House and Ground just around the corner
*Tranquility on demand, vast panoramas and evocative, natural beauty everywhere
* Killarney (50 mins drive) is the gateway to the south-west, a thriving tourism and business centre, and home to Killarney National Park and the Great Lakes
*Airports: Killarney (Kerry airport) about 1hour drive, Shannon 3 hours, Cork 2 hours from Scart House
* Other exciting experiences close by are: Trip to Skellig islands (World Heritage Site), Whale and Dolphin watching, Geopark based in Sneem; Valentia Island with tetrapod and quarry; Derrynane Historic House and Gardens; visit Dingle peninsula and Beara peninsula, Killarney National Park
*Golfing in unspoiled nature (Waterville, Parknasilla, Kenmare and Killarney) 3 within radius of 20km) plus you may find yourself rubbing shoulders with Tiger Woods
* Good Infrastructure: internet access, ESB mains electricity, telephone, village water scheme, improved roads, walking/cycle track passes entrance gate
* All conveniences within reasonable travel distance; grocery shop, post office 200m from house, primary school 4km, several doctors in Sneem and Waterville, country markets in every town
* Most important of all: The great Irish welcome, charm, wit and neighbourliness
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