Bantry, Cork, Ireland

Bowe Property presents to the market a truly stunning and exceptional property at Seskin, Bantry. Now offered for sale for the first time since its inception in 1996. This is a truly beautiful and impressive property on every level. Approached from an automated gated entrance with regimental pillars over a sweeping approach to the residence and framed by exceptional views overlooking Bantry Bay, the coastline and islands of the south west of Ireland. This is a property that was meticulously planned, detailed and appointed by its original home owners who fastidiously set about presenting a very interesting property with many genuine Georgian period features to deliver a home that is quite simply, handsome and hypnotic. Accommodation over two floors consists of, four bedrooms, two ensuite, family bathroom, garden w.c, formal reception room, sun conservatory, handcrafted fitted kitchen, dining room with separate back hall and utility room with all the accommodation connected to a beautiful entrance hall with an authentic Georgian staircase, Salvaged hard wooden Floor, ornate ceiling cornicing and French style internal glazed doors. Room proportions are generous and the property extends to approximately 230sq.m. It is a house that is cohesive and practical with that wonderful blend of a bygone era with all of todays pleasant conveniences. Features are numerous throughout the property and include Georgian style double glazed sash panel windows, genuine Adams fireplace, hardwood floors, Georgian internal doors with original ironmongery and period front door brassware, oil fired central heating, fan light entrance, dressing rooms, ensuite bedrooms and much, much more. The property is dressed in a limewashed yellow orchre pigment and crowned with reclaimed slate giving the property a wonderful natural low maintenance but an impression of the house being much older than is the case. The house is complemented by beautiful rolling grounds that are mature, private and simply a perfect place to spend time overlooking Bantry town, all of Bantry Bay and its wonderful coastline. The approach to the house is sweeping and rising to a level plateau located to maximise the benefit of its wonderful sunny orientation and outlook. An impressive garden patio to the rear of the house is accessed from the sun conservatory ideal for al-fresco dining and leisure time. A truly unique and special property on a wonderful private site that has been carefully, stylishly and meticulously detailed makes this a most unique offering and is in every sense of the phrase "a once in a life time opportunity". Viewings are invited and are strictly by private application.

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Entrance Porch- 2.74m x 1.70m
Solid panel door with Georgian brass furnishings. Feature fan light into main entrance hall with three panel double French style doors. Ceramic tiled floor. Radiator.



Entrance Hall- 5.70m x 3.41m
Feature salvaged Georgian staircase to overhead accommodation. Access through to formal drawing room, guest master bedroom, kitchen, utility room & back hall. Feature curved wall. Bespoke replica cornicing. Centre light piece cornicing. Salvaged hard wooden Floors. Two Radiators.



Drawing Room- 5.60m x 5.02m
Feature authentic Adams fireplace with brass fender with a garnet and slate hearth. Six panel sash windows onto front gardens with exquisite views
overlooking Bantry Bay. Picture framing and wall lighting. Double doors to garden conservatory. Ceiling cornicing. Salvaged hard wooden floors. Three Radiators.



Garden Conservatory-4.44m x 4.03m
Double doors onto rear patio. Six panel sash windows onto front drive & gardens with exquisite views overlooking Bantry Bay. Large panel window onto side gardens. Ceiling cornicing. Salvaged hard wooden floors. Two Radiators.



Kitchen -5.1m x 4.09m
Fitted with presses & cupboards. Appliances include Siemens five ring gas hob, double fan assisted electric oven & undercounter fridge. Plumbed and fitted with dishwasher. Feature island unit with suspended ceiling dresser. Cork tiled floor. Glass panel door to side. Window to side. Two windows to rear. Door to pantry. Two radiators.


Pantry- 2.28m x 1.37m
Built in pantry shelving. Window to side. Cork tiled floor.



Back Hall- 3.11m x 2.06m
Door to rear drive and gardens. Access to guest w.c., utility room, kitchen and cloak closet. Radiator.
Guest W.C. (0.96m x 1.94m)
Fully fitted with w.c. & wash-hand basin. Ceramic tiled floors. Radiator.
Utility Room
Feature window onto rear. Fitted with an earthenwear sink. Ceramic tiled floor. Airing cupboard. Plumbed and fitted with washing machine. Access to plant room.
Plant Room (4.5m x 2.04m)
Fitted with oil fired burning stove. Electric circuit board. Door to rear gardens. Storage shed.



Master Guest Bedroom -5.066m x 3.25m
Feature corner fireplace with reclaimed wooden fire surround overmantel with slate hearth. Six panel windows onto front gardens and drives with exquisite views of Bantry bay. Celling cornicing. Door to dressing room. Two radiators.
Dressing Room (2.59m x 1.95m)
Fitted with closet space. six panel window to front drive and gardens with exquisite views of Bantry Bay. Access to en-suite.
En-suite (2.05m x 1.87m)
Fitted with thermostatically controlled shower with sliding glazed doors . Ceramic tiled walls/ floors. Six panel windows onto front with exquisite views of Bantry bay. Radiator.

First floor


T-Shaped Landing- 4.32m x 3.75m
Access to bedrooms, bathroom, attic hatch and storage eves. Two Velux windows to rear.



Bedroom 2- 4.51m x 3.90m
Round head window onto side gardens. Walk in closet. Radiator.
Walk-in closet (1.61m x 1.66m)
Radiator.




Bathroom -3.25m x 2.16m
Fully fitted with w.c, wash-hand basin with built in vanity unit and bathtub with telephone shower attachment. Velux window to rear. Feature waist coat wall panelling. Radiator.



Bedroom 3- 3.20m x 3.08m
Built in robe. Round headed feature sash window with side panels with exquisite views of gardens and Bantry Bay.


Bedroom 4-4.56m x 3.95m
Round head window to side overlooking conservatory and side gardens. Built in robe. Access to walk-in robe & en-suite.
Walk-in Robe (1.63m x 1.95m)
Radiator.
En-suite (2.87m x 1.65m)
Fully fitted with w.c., wash-hand basin with vanity unit & Mira electric shower. Velux window to rear. Radiator.


Services:
Property is fully alarmed.
Private well & private drainage


BER:
BER. C2
BER No.
Energy Performance Indicator: 196.42kWh/m²/yr


Location:
Located 1.6km from Bantry.
Located 45.7km from Kenmare.
Located 79.6km from Killarney.
Located 86.5km from Cork Airport.
Located 96.2km from Kerry Airport.



Features
Georgian period features (reclaimed.)
Modillion block, swag and bow cornicing.
Sash weighted glazed windows.
Adams original fireplace.
Wide plank hardwood floors.
Exterior al-fresco patio.
Automated gate access.
Landscaped mature gardens.