West Cork Property - Specification

Ocean View - from front of house of Bantry Bay - CLICK for high quality picture

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.

Ocean Lodge - House Front - CLICK for high quality picture

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.

En-Suite (8’x7’) - Timber floor, WC, whb, electric shower cubicle, radiator.

BEDROOM 3 (14’x10’2") - Carpet floor, window to front with sea views, built in wardrobes. Door to ensuite.

En-Suite (8’x7’6") - Timber floor, velux to rear, WC, whb, electric shower and full bath.

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.

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.

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.

BOILER HOUSE - Concrete block construction, also houses water pump.

SERVICES

  • Broadband connection via fixed wireless (access equipment excluded), approx €40 per month, ideal for the home worker.
  • Dual power central heating (Oil fired and/or solid fuel)
  • Water System - deep bored well
  • Septic tank sewerage
  • Electricity and
  • Telephone
  • Satellite TV dish mounted on the property is also included in the sale.

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