Bantry, Cork, Ireland

This charming traditional stone-faced cottage located on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way, fronts on to one of the most stunning landscapes the country has to offer, boasting some of the finest unobstructed breath taking views to Dursey Island, Lambs Head, The Atlantic Ocean and as far as the Skellig Rock off the coast of Kerry. The property is situated on the western tip of the Beara Peninsula, and this idyllic location offers a perfect sanctuary to escape the hustle and bustle of modern living or would make an ideal home for any swimming, surfing, kayaking or hillwalking enthusiast or simply anyone who enjoys being close to nature.

Sitting on c. 0.25 acres, this 2-bedroom house offers a total floor area of c. 97 sqm. In the current set up the ground floor accommodates a kitchen, a spacious living room with a wood burning stove and French doors providing stunning ocean views, a lounge room with a decorative open fireplace and a family bathroom. This floor also presents a glass conservatory to enjoy and take advantage of the wonderful surrounding scenery. Upstairs consist of a landing space and 2 bedrooms.

The property does require upgrading and is a fantastic opportunity to renovate, modernise and potentially extend a stunning traditional cottage and add your own personal style to the property.

Externally the property is laid to lawn and is partially landscaped. There is parking on site. The property has the potential to extend, subject to planning permission, if required.

Positioned on a stunning site overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, close to beaches, Dzogchen Beara Centre and The Dursey Island Cable Car, this unique property within exceptional scenery offers an abundance of possibilities to create a wonderful home or retreat in a fantastic, unspoilt location.

Location:
This idyllic property boasting fantastic ocean views is within a c. 15-minute drive to the colourful village of Allihies and just under a 30 minute drive to Castletownbere and all the amenities of modern life such as shopping facilities, restaurants, pubs and schools.

The immediate vicinity is ideal for walking, sailing, fishing and swimming - Ballydonegan Beach is c. a 15 mins drive from the property. The area is one of the most beautiful in the Southwest of Ireland and is said to have the mildest climate in the country, benefiting from the Gulf Stream.

Cork Airport and Kerry (Farranfore) Airport are just over a two-hour drive which offers a wealth of transport links within Ireland and to most major UK and European cities.

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