SHEEP'S HEAD, Ballyroon¶

Guide Price

€150,000 ono

Type

Recently Sold

Kilcrohane

County

Cork

2 bedroom stone cottage on c. 0.5 acres with detached, newly roofed stone outbuilding and wonderful sea views.  (Opportunity to purchase an additional 2.5 acres with ruins - this land is approx. 3 miles from the property).

LOCATION:

The property is located at Ballyroon on the Sheep's Head Peninsula approx. 4 miles beyond Kilcrohane village.  It is in a quiet and peaceful location with wonderful sea, country and mountain views.  Bantry is a 40 minute journey by car and Cork city and airport are just under 2 hours.

ACCOMMODATION:

The stone cottage was built in 1937 and has a wonderful bright and 'airy' feel. The ceilings are high and the windows larger than found in the traditional Irish farmhouse.

Downstairs:

• Kitchen/dining (20' x 12') - ceramic floor tiles, timber ceiling, central staircase, Inglenook fireplace inset with solid fuel range, teak double glazed sash windows, exposed stone gable walls, Belfast sink
• Sitting room (10' x 12') - solid fuel stove, sea views (south and west)
• Front Porch (6' x 12') - south facing, sea view to south and west, double glazed windows, terra cotta floor tiles, leading to sheltered enclosed patio area/garden
• Rear porch/boot room - currently used as a utility room(plumbed for washer & dryer)

Upstairs:

• Main bedroom (12' x 10') original cast iron fireplace (capped off), timber floor, sea view
• Bedroom No. 2 (16' x 10') - sea view, airing cupboard with immersion heater
• Bathroom (8' x 6') - tub/shower, WC and wash basin, heated towel rack, pitch pine flooring

SERVICES & FEATURES:

• Deep bored well (plus gravity flow water supply)
• Septic tank
• Solid Fuel range (for cooking, heating the water and central heating)
• Wood burning stove
• New electric immersion heater (heats the water)
• Landline telephone
• Broadband is available in the area
• Mobile reception is good
• Recently slated roof
• Teak, double glazed sash windows

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL:

There are 2 stone outbuildings to the rear of the property (one was a house and one was an out-building) that could have development potential (subject, of course, to planning permission).  One is a ruin and the other has recently been re-roofed - would be suitable as a workshop/studio, guest accommodtion, etc.  (subject of course to the necessary planning permission/change of use).  There is also a timber storage shed.

ADDITIONAL LAND:

There is the opportunity to purchase an additional 2.5 acres with ruins at Ballyroon Mountain, approximately 3 miles from the property, for €60,000.  This land would be suitable for ponies or donkeys, organic farming or forestry.  There is no planning permission with this land.

 

 

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Important Note

These details should be read as a general description of the property and no guarantee or warranty is given that the particulars are in every respect exact and precise. Please note that all negotiations, viewing arrangements and offers must be made through this office. If not the purchaser will be responsible for payment of the agents fees.