TUCKED AWAY IN the countryside just outside Kinsale, Co Cork, this five-bed home has endless appeal.
On the market for €1.75 million through joint agents Patricia Stokes Auctioneers & Valuers and Michael Pigott Auctioneer & Valuer, the sale includes six acres of manicured gardens, with an additional 14 acres of grounds available for purchase if desired.
Shortage of space will never be an issue for the new owners here, with 6,230 sq ft of accommodation in the main house, plus custom-built stables of 760 sq ft.
Making the most of its location, the property sits on an elevated site and enjoys panoramic sea views from multiple angles.
Built in 2000, the house was designed by its current owners with everyday family living in mind. The accommodation is constructed in a ‘U’ shape and includes the double garage and storage room, meaning each part of the property can be accessed without the need to go outside.
One of the most impressive features is the swimming pool, allowing you to go for a dip whenever you fancy. There’s also a gym and sauna in this part of the home, which looks out onto its own courtyard.
Here, there’s a hot tub and ice bath, with natural stone walls and mature planting providing a great degree of privacy while also allowing for sea views.
For sunny summer evenings spent dining al fresco, there’s a wraparound deck which runs along the southern and eastern sides of the property. It is partially covered, while a bespoke garden room/conservatory of 430 sq ft offers the perfect spot to enjoy the picturesque surroundings whatever the weather.
As for the accommodation itself, the interior is bright and airy, yet also features a homely feel. There are multiple spacious living areas throughout, including a reading room, a lounge with 14ft ceilings and a first floor reception room.
The open plan kitchen and dining room is a home cook’s dream, with a centre island, two walk-in pantries, a hidden coffee station and a double oven. Glass doors and floor to ceiling windows fill the space with natural light, with access from here to the south-facing decking area.
There’s a six-seater dining area in the kitchen for everyday meals, while a separate dining room provides ample space for hosting dinner parties.
Ensuring the freshest ingredients are always on-hand, there is a kitchen garden on the grounds. This includes a greenhouse at its centre, with produce including rhubarb, blackcurrants, raspberries and cranberries.
Four of the five bedrooms are located at ground floor level, with an en suite bathroom in each. The master bedroom is particularly impressive, and benefits from a separate dressing room, views of the gardens and access to the covered deck.
While being constructed, energy efficiency was an important factor to be considered. Geothermal energy is the property’s heating source and this – combined with the materials used – gives the house an impressive B2 energy rating.
The location of the residence is highly impressive, with multiple picturesque coastal walks nearby and Kinsale town within a 10-minute drive. Cork city is 30 minutes away, while jet-setters can be at the airport in 20 minutes.
With magnificent grounds, a charming interior and an idyllic location, the sale of this five-bed home is sure to be of interest to many buyers with the required budget.
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