This is a luxury stone residence, which is brightly decorated throughout in a
lavish country style. It is a bright but cosy residence which takes
full advantage of the fabulous sea views. With its twenty one inch
thick walls, built of double block, insulated and faced with beautiful
local natural stone, this unique property is situated amongst
landscaped lawns, lush vegetation and shrubbed areas. This special property though only built in 1998,
feels like it has been part of this landscape for a long time, it
combines the perfect balance of traditional design with the very
latest modern comforts and conveniences.
The property is located mid way between the large
market town of Bantry and the picturesque village of Glengarriff,
both providing all services and amenities. A gravel driveway leads
to ample parking to the front and side of the house. A large
conservatory rests to the front capturing the day long
sun.
Accommodation
briefly: REAR HALL (7’8"x7’) - Tiled floor, front door, doors to
kitchen, WC and bedroom 1. Radiator, pine panelled ceiling, coat rack.
WC (6’10"x3’) - Terracotta tiled floor, WC, sink,
radiator. BEDROOM 1 (13’4"x11’) / PLAYROOM - Carpet floor, window to front,
built-in pine robes and vanity unit, pine panelled ceiling. EN-SUITE with
shower cubicle, extractor fan. KITCHEN (15’x15’) - Tiled terracotta floor, fully
fitted pine kitchen, double sink with marble top surround, pine
panelled ceiling, windows to south west with superb sea views. Two
built-in electric ovens (Bosch), gas hob with extractor hood, door to
utility room, plumbed for dishwasher. UTILITY (7’x5’6") - Terracotta tiled floor, door to
rear, power points, plumbed for washing machine, radiator. DINING AREA (13’4"x10’10") - Open plan area, door to sitting
room, staircase to first floor, storage beneath stairs. Terracotta tiled
floor, window south west with stunning sea views. Area off to lobby LOBBY (7’6"x6’4") - Terracotta tiled
floor, vaulted pine panelled ceiling, tall window to south west with
breathtaking sea views, front door. SITTING ROOM (22’x11’) - Solid oak floor, open
fireplace with antique style carved fireplace, cut-stone hearth, Waterford
ornate solid fuel burner (connected to hot water and central heating
systems). French doors to conservatory, vaulted ceiling with velux windows
front and rear, bright room with windows to front, side and
rear. SUN ROOM (11’x11’) - Solid oak floor, vaulted
timber panelled ceiling with slate roof, 360º vistas of Bantry
Bay. UPSTAIRS LANDING / HALL (13’x3’) - Landing: L-shaped, 12’9” x 11’ x 3’,
fitted carpet, tongue and groove ceiling boards, doors off to all rooms,
incorporates large walk in airing cupboard. Walk-in airing press has
access to a large fully floored attic. BEDROOM 2 (14’x12’2") - Carpet floor, window to side
and front with views over Garden and sea, walk in wardrobe with lighting and radiator,
TV and phone points. Door to Ensuite. BEDROOM 3 (14’x10’2") - Carpet floor, window to front with sea views,
built in wardrobes. Door to ensuite. BEDROOM 4 (10’6"x8’). Wooden floor, velux to rear,
attractive wooden ceiling, with WHB, brass fittings.
OUTSIDE Detached Garage structure approximately 15-20 ft from house, which consists of : OFFICE (12’x12’). - The Office measures 12 x 12, with a vaulted ceiling and exposed wooden beams. Has 3 bright windows providing exceptional
views of the bay, mountains and overland. The office has broadband access and is fully wired for telephone and electricity on a separate electric circuit from the house.
The office is ideal for a home based professional or as a studio for an artist. GARDENS - With over 1.5 acres of mature, well laid out, landscaped pleasure gardens, this 4 bedroomed house, has been built to an extremely high specification, with spacious and well appointed accommodation. OTHER FEATURES PLANNING PERMISSION - Planning Permission was granted in OCT 2004 for a large extension to
the property which will result in the addition of 2 further bedrooms bring the total
to 5/6 depending on configuration, along with an additional large living room/playroom, with
a large downstairs wc and shower room. Full Drawings available for review when viewing the property.
This stunning property is on promontory on bantry bay, and is in an designated protected area of scenic natural beauty,
thus planning permission is very hard to achieve and adds immeasurably to the value and attractiveness
of this unique property.
ATTIC - The property also has a large fully floored attic which can be easily
accessed from walk in airing press upstairs. West Cork Property - Specification
En-Suite (8’x7’) - Timber floor, WC, whb, electric shower cubicle,
radiator.
En-Suite (8’x7’6") - Timber floor, velux to rear, WC, whb, electric shower
and full bath.
GARAGE (12' X 12') - Fully wired for electricy and currently a chest freezer for the house
(not included) is located here. Plenty of workspace and storage space with a bright window.
The Garage & Office structure has full planning permission and it could possibly be converted (subj to
necessary planning consents) to a guest apartment with its stunning location overlooking both
bantry bay, the inner harbour and the sheeps head penninsula.
BOILER HOUSE - Concrete block construction, also houses water pump.
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