West View Villa, Sundays Well, Cork, T23 X2H2, Ireland

West View Villa is a notable waterside detached family home at the foot of Sunday Well hill that underwent a complete conservation restoration in 2018 by Rose Construction on behalf of its owner.

Steeped in history and known by Corkonians as "The Red House", West View Villa is an imposing five / six bedroom detached waterside home with double garage of approximately 357 square meters (plus garage 36 sq meters) on a south and west facing site of approximately 0.25 of an acre.

Sitting behind an unassuming wicket gate from the street, one wouldn't think that such a substantial property lies behind, and once the gate closes behind you, you could be anywhere in the world. With such an abundance of space, it is hard to believe just how centrally located in Cork City you are. However, the picturesque views across to UCC's Aula Maxima and other iconic Cork landmarks serve as a constant reminder that you are only ever minutes from all that the city has to offer.

Having been meticulously renovated and restored by the current owners, this exquisite home seamlessly blends the charm and originality of the early 1800's (1812) with modern luxury and comforts. The property retains many original features to include a stunning ornate vaulted 3.9 meter ceiling within the dining room with detailed coving and ceiling rose and much of the original coving and ceiling roses elsewhere throughout the house. Windows throughout are timber sliding sash, most with original window shutters, solid wood floors, reclaimed Victorian style tiling soured in Toledo Spain and slate with cast iron insert fireplaces. Some modern touches include a bespoke two tone kitchen by Clohane Wood Products Skibbereen, quality built-in wardrobes, modern bathrooms/En-Suites with pressure showers and tiling from Bert & May London, twin gas boilers with modern Victorian style radiators, CCTV & security alarm and remote control garage access giving off street parking for two cars.

Accommodation is cleverly laid out with the majority of rooms soaking in the southerly water views and/or west aspects onto the garden. The layout lends itself to modern day living and includes an outer and inner hall, kitchen with interlinking door to the dining room, living room that enjoys a twin aspect, bedroom, shower room and laundry area all on the ground floor. Upstairs are four spacious bedrooms, two En-Suites and family bathroom. The basement features a 6th bedroom/games room/gym and cellar with separate storage area.

Outside the gardens were designed by landscape gardener Sean Russell. They boarder the River Lee at one end and are hidden behind original high stone walls fronting Sundays Well Road on the other. The gardens are mainly laid out in lawns with limestone patio and graveled paths and mature shrubs & trees. There is a cobble courtyard off the kitchen, ideal for evening BBQ's and a smaller lookout patio area by the river's edge. The garden area to the eastern side (included in the sale) has full planning permission for a contemporary designed detached home by Pat O'Sullivan of Kiosk Architects with the foundation and services already in place.   

It is exceptionally rare that properties like this come to the market, even more so ones that have been so meticulously restored to such a high standard.   

Viewing is essential to fully appreciate all this exquisite home has to offer