2,000 sq. ft./186 sq.m detached property surrounded by approx. 7 acres (2.86 hectares) of moorland and heather with amazing sea views out to the wild Atlantic. A unique design and built to fit into the contours of the surrounding land. The property is spacious and could easily sleep 10 persons.

After 34 years, the owner is reluctantly selling the property because she and her family can no longer spend as much time here as they would wish.

LOCATION

The property is located approximately 2 miles beyond Kilcrohane village on the Sheepshead Peninsula in West Cork in an area of exceptional natural beauty. It is within a short stroll of the sea and close to Dooneen Pier. Bantry is a 35 minute journey by car and Cork city and airport are a 2 hour drive.


THE ACCOMMODATION:

The property was designed by a prominent New York architectural firm and built in 1978. The main living areas are laid out in a semi-circular design so as to maximise the heat of the sun for passive solar heating and to avail of the wonderful sea views

Downstairs

The property has quarry tile floors, timber ceilings, hardwood double glazed windows and red brick interior walls that retain the passive solar heat. All rooms are south facing with sea views and are built in a semi-circular design and are inter-connecting - you walk from one room to the next - there is no corridor or hall.

The living space:

entrance door from side of house to small interior porch with coat closet leading to:

lobby or dining area - open to kitchen (separated by kitchen counter), door to outside, sea view

kitchen - 13' x 16' (including dining area) sea view, half door to dining room/sitting room (to west) , door to self-contained 1 bed apartment (to east) - fitted glass and teak cabinets, Stanley stove (oil), fridge, breakfast bar, washin