IF YOU’RE LOOKING for a home that offers character and modernity, as well as an interesting backstory, The Old School House in Glanmire, Co Cork is worth a place on your radar.
Now a six-bed family home, the property was originally constructed as – you guessed it – a national school in 1889. The current owners bought the property in 1974 and since then it hasn’t changed hands.
The Old School House originally consisted of just two rooms. Nowadays, thanks to tasteful restorations and revamping, it comprises three bedrooms, a living room, kitchen/dining room and bathroom on the ground floor, plus three upstairs bedrooms and a bathroom.
While the 2,300 sq ft property has undergone multiple changes over the years, it retains much of its original character and charm. In the living room, original wood panelling is still in place on the walls, as well as exposed stone and brickwork.
The living room boasts a double height ceiling, with a mezzanine floor accessed via a spiral staircase in here. This space would work well as a home office, a den for teenagers or another living area.
Moving to the kitchen, you’ll find a bright, light-filled space with exposed timber rafters, solid timber flooring and space to dine in comfort. All three bedrooms on the ground floor are finished with carpet flooring, while upstairs two feature timber flooring.
Outside, the property features a gravel driveway to one side and a lawn and patio area to the other.
For families, residents at The Old School House will be just a few steps away from a creche and across the road from a national school. Glanmire town is a 15-minute walk away, while Cork city is a 15-minute drive away.
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