West Cork Real Estate and Property Services
in Kilcrohane, Ahakista, Durrus, Bantry, The Sheep's Head, Schull, The Mizen,
Beara Peninsula & Glengarriff
Tel: +353 (0)27 67068 Cell: +353 (0)86 1700 343 e: info@peninsula.ie

Guide Price: € 0
Type: Residential

Spacious traditional style extended 2/3 bedroom south-facing 2 storey stone house with attached garage and separate detached 2 bedroom 2 storey stone cottage plus stone barn, detached workshop and 3 sheds on c. 5 acres (2 landscaped and 3 rough pasture) with sea view located equi-distant from Ahakista and Durrus on the Sheep's Head Peninsula.  Price on Application.  Bio & Photo Gallery

 

 

 

LOCATION:

The property is located on the 'back road' from Ahakista to Durrus on the Sheepshead Peninsula.  It is in a quiet and private location and is not over-looked.  The orientation is south facing and the property looks out over Dunmanus Bay to the Mizen Peninsula.  The charming coastal village of Ahakista is 5 minutes by car and there is a mooring at the harbour included in the sale and Durrus village is less than a 10 minute journey by car. The nearest beach is at Ahakista. 

Bantry,the nearest town, is 20 minutes by car and Cork city, airport and ferry are just over 1.5 hours by car.

THE ACCOMMODATION:

The main house:

The main property is a  2 storey stone house extended to more than double its original size.  The entrance has white pillars with a re-contructed dry stone wall and a newly built cattle grid.  The house is in 'move in' condition, is approx. 1500 sq. ft. and comprises:

Downstairs:

• entrance door leading to:
• sun room (25' 9" x 8' 9") - part of the extension - ceramic floor tiles, south and west facing double glazed timber windows, sea view, sheeted timber ceiling, wall lights, door to living room and door to lobby
• living room (23' 6" x 13') - carpet, exposed ceiling beams, Inglenook fireplace, opening to kitchen/dining, door to hall and library
• kitchen/dining (13'2" x 27'2") - part of extension - ceramic floor tiles, sheeted timber ceiling, 4 windows overlooking garden, fitted kitchen cabinets in oak with granite counter top, integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer, oil fired Rayburn range in stone surround, Belfast sink, low energy track lighting
• utility room (24' x 12'6") - part of extension - with walk-in larder (3'9" x 4'6") and coat closet (3'6" x 4'6") - ceramic floor tiles, built-in base and wall cupboards, integrated washer and dryer, sink, sheeted timber ceiling, windows to east, low energy track lighting, door to attached garage, door to lobby
• lobby (7' 6" x 5') - door to guest WC - part of extension
• guest WC (7'6" x 4') - hand basin, WC - part of extension
• hall opening to library - stairs up - storage area under stairs, slate floor, door to outside
• library (13'6" x 12'6") - carpet, cast iron fireplace, exposed ceiling beams, south facing window with sea view 
• study/office (17'6" x 13'6") - stairs up from library, timber floor, sheeted timber ceiling, low energy track and spot lighting, built-in bookcases along one wall, fitted island unit with work top, north and west facing windows, garden and sea view - part of extension

There is an attached garage (20' 8" x 15') that is accessible from the utility room.  It has an 'up and over' remote controlled door.  The boiler for the central heating is located here.

Upstairs:

• master bedroom with ensuite (24' 6" x 12' 6") - carpet, built-in wardrobe, 3 south facing windows with sea view,  sheeted timber ceiling painted white, hatch to attic
• ensuite - wash basin, WC, tub with electric shower over, timber floor, window, electric wall heater
• bedroom (17' x 10') - carpet, sheeted timber ceiling painted white, 2 south facing windows with sea view, built-in cupboards and dressing table along one wall, built-in wardrobe and built-in cupboard with radiator.

All appliances, light fixtures and window coverings in the house are included in the sale.

There are 3 exterior sheds close to the main house:

• - garden/tool shed (11' x 9') - water pump and filter here
• - general purpose storage shed (5' 6" x 9')
• - fuel shed (17' x 8' 2") - the oil tank and wood storage

Services/Features:

• deep bored well - 80'
• septic tank
• landline telephone
• broadband receiver
• mobile reception
• oil fired rayburn
• electric immersion heater
• oil central heating throughout
• recently re-roofed
• 2 fireplaces
• double glazed timber windows throughout
• ISDN line (not currently hooked up)
• TV points in living room and kitchen

2 storey stone cottage:

This property is a converted farm building (recently reroofed) that has been successfully rented out for the last 7 years and is in 'move-in' condition.  It has its own entrance from the road, its own parking and its own detached storage/utility building.  It also has its own electricity supply (independent from the main house), its own landline and its own septic tank.  It shares the main house's water supply.  

The living accommodation comprises:

Downstairs:

• kitchen (9'6" x 10') - slate floor, east and west facing windows, door to bathroom, doorway to living room, storage heater, timber ceiling with exposed beams, Belfast sink, fitted pine kitchen cabinets, electric oven with extractor fan, under counter fridge, wall spot lighting
• bathroom (10' s 5') - slate floor, hand basin, WC, tub with shower over, heated towel rail, electric wall heater
• living area (11' 6" x 13' 6") - slate floor, cast iron fireplace, south and east facing windows, timber ceiling, open tread stairs, storage heater, garden and sea view

Upstairs:

• double bedroom (10' 6" x 15'6") - carpet, timber ceiling, east facing window
• twin bedroom (10' x 13') - carpet, timber ceiling, south facing window with garden and sea view, built-in cupboard and closet
• landing at top of stairs with storage heater, west facing window, ladder access to attic.

Services:

• independent electricity supply
• landline telephone
• septic tank
• electric storage heaters (2 down, 1 up, plus fireplace and electric heater in bathroom)
• deep bored well water (shared with main house)
• open fire
• mobile phone reception

Barn (16' x 25')

There is a stone barn (formerly a dwelling house in the early 18th century) across from the guest cottage.  This is used as a utility room for the cottage (with washing machine and dryer) and a storage facility.  It has a stone floor, 2 windows plus a south-facing  window in the gable and lighting.  It was recently re-roofed with quarry slate.  It has a water and electricity supply. There is a mezannine level for additional storage. 

Workshop (22' 6" x 43'):

Block built structure with recently constructed insulated aluminium roof , concrete floor, timber double glazed windows - south and west facing, 6 double neon lights, air conditioning and heating unit, numerous electrical outlets, heavy duty power supply, double garage doors.  The workshop has its own independent electricity supply.  This structure could be converted to other uses - gymnasium, artist's studio, living accommodation, etc. subject to the necessary planning permission.

Please note that all measurement are approximate.

All appliances, light fixtures and window coverings are included in the sale.

The grounds - approx. 5 acres:

The property has c. 2 acres of landscaped gardens and c. 3 acres of rough pasture

The Gardens:

Both the house and cottage are surrounded by a mature garden comprising a mixture of trees, shrubs and lawn plus 3 raised beds (27' x 6'), an organic vegetable garden, a fruit cage with raspberries and blackcurrants, an orchard (apple, pear and plum trees), a small green house and a herbaceous area.

The agricultural land:

C. 3 acres mostly separated by traditional dry stone walls suitable for cattle, sheep, horses, donkeys or for organic farming.  Level and located south of the property thereby preventing future development by others and ensuring the view.  

 

 

 

 

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