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Skibbereen, Cork, Ireland

Guide Price
€665,000
Irish Rural Homes, Cork
PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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Description

The setting offers not only natural beauty making it a standout feature of the property.
Located just a short walk from the local working pier, the property is perfectly positioned . Situated along Roaring Water Bay, which is renowned for its collection of 32 islands, this setting is particularly appealing for water sports enthusiasts and fishing aficionados.
Set on a generous 0.66 acres (2080 Sq. Mt.), the property offers ample space for outdoor activities and ensures a high degree of privacy. The extensive grounds provide a versatile area for gardening, relaxation, or entertaining, allowing residents to fully enjoy the surrounding landscape.
Built over 20 years ago by the owner, this home represents a true labour of love. Every detail was carefully considered to ensure the design and materials harmonise with the natural surroundings. The house features a stunning local dressed stone façade and elegant white and red deal floors, enhancing its aesthetic appeal and character.
The kitchen and living area showcase walls finished with traditional lime mortar, providing both durability and a timeless aesthetic. This classic finish contributes to the overall warmth and inviting atmosphere of the home.
In the bedrooms, demand switches are installed to create an environment conducive to restful and undisturbed sleep. These switches help maintain a harmonious setting, ensuring comfort and tranquillity throughout the night.
The property was developed on the site of the original farmyard, and the old farmhouse remains intact. This offers unlimited opportunities to expand or restore the homestead, making it an ideal setting for those seeking versatility and future potential.
The accommodation combines period charm with all the comforts of modern living, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere.
The elegantly curved entrance opens into a warm hall with stairs leading upstairs and a door to the ground floor. The downstairs accommodation is spacious and filled with natural light, featuring a well-designed kitchen and dining area where you can relax with a coffee and take in the stunning view of Roaring Water Bay. The kitchen/diner opens to a comfortable lounge for evening relaxation. The ground floor also includes a WC and utility room. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom, one featuring a shower cubicle.
The property encompasses approximately 0.66 acres (2080 Sq Mt.), including a spacious paddock and a well-maintained lawn at the front of the house. There is also a very sheltered area ideally suited for a kitchen garden and potpourii. The grounds feature an abundance of shrubs and plants . The original farmhouse offers considerable versatility and may be adapted for a variety of uses.
Location & Transport: The property benefits from excellent public transport connectivity. Located just 50 metres away, a local link bus service offers easy access to Skibbereen, making daily commutes or visits straightforward and efficient. In addition, Bus Éireann provides a regular service, also connecting to Skibbereen and continuing onwards to Cork City and Cork Airport. This ensures that residents have convenient options for both local and longer-distance travel., which has supermarkets, shops, restaurants, and pubs and a Secondary School. A nearby Co-operative Store is also accessible on foot. Local schools and churches are close by. Ballydehob village is less than a ten-minute drive, and Cork City & Airport are about 90 minutes away.
BER:C2
Plot Size:0.66 Acres

Skibbereen, Cork, Ireland

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Distances are straight line measurements
  • Cork(International)
    42.7 miles
  • Kerry(International)
    44.0 miles
  • Shannon(International)
    82.0 miles

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About Irish Rural Homes, Cork

Irish Rural Homes is run by Mary Cotter Estate Agent & Auctioneer. Mary has had over 30 years of experience selling property both in the London housing market and the Irish rural property market. She has a keen interest in renovation of old buildings and farming. Mary lives in West Cork with her husband and 2 two children and when they first came to live in Ireland they purchased an old farmhouse on 3 acres of land and which her and her family completely restored and was then turned into a functioning smallholding which supplied the family with vegetables and fruit and her livestock supplied the family with milk and eggs.

During the time that she has worked in Ireland she has helped many families settle in Ireland and given them practical help about the medical and education system and the of sourcing materials and livestock. Her mobile phone is always on 00353( 0)85 7399250 she is happy to share her knowledge of settling in Ireland and if she cannot answer the query she will endeavor to find the relevant information for you.

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