Duncarrig Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland
Duncarrig Kinsale, County Cork Ireland
Kinsale 1 km. Cork 25 km. Cork International Airport 20 km. (Distances approximate)
A charming restored Victorian property set in an idyllic elevated position on the water’s edge and commanding spectacular views over Kinsale Harbour
Entrance Hall, Drawing Room, Sitting Room with Conservatory off. Kitchen & Breakfast Room with Studio Gallery Over. Boot Room. Utility Room. Bathroom. Master Bedroom with Bathroom en suite. Three further Bedrooms with Two further Bathrooms. Garage. Parking. Store/Tool Shed.
Delightful Sheltered Walled Gardens overlooking the Water’s edge. Flagged Sun Terraces. Winding Steps down to Lower Waterside Terrace and Boat Jetty.
Stunning 180-degree views over Inner and Outer Harbours.
In all about 0.30 hectares (0.75 acre)
FOR SALE FREEHOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY
accommodation extends to some 250 sq metres (2750 sq ft) arranged over three floors and includes two reception rooms, conservatory, large kitchen & breakfast room with feature gallery studio over, together with four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
The property benefits from underfloor heating to the ground floor together with new double glazed hardwood sash windows throughout. Oak herringbone parquet floors edged with a mahogany inlay are laid throughout the ground floor together with ‘dentil’ cornicing, deep skirting, panelling and architraves. A central vacuuming system and an on-demand pressurised water system have also been installed. Duncarrig has been carefully extended to provide a delightful conservatory together with the creation of a charming garden with flagged sun terraces and a lower deck with boat jetty / swimming platform reached by steps directly from the garden. At low tide there is direct access to a secluded shingle cove.
KINSALE The location of the property is top-class; nestling in the village of Summercove with excellent access to both the town, Cork city and International Airport and Ringaskiddy ferry terminal via the R600 or the upgraded N71. Kinsale is located at the mouth of the Bandon River and the harbour area surrounding it offers wonderful coastal scenery and outstanding beauty. The town has a peaceful pace of life and a mild year-round climate generated by the Gulf Stream ocean current. There are numerous shopping and leisure facilities in the area and the town is feted as the Gourmet Capital of Ireland with many first
DUNCARRIG Duncarrig is a fine restored period property set in a spectacular elevated position above the sea with wonderful southwesterly aspects over Kinsale Harbour. Set in the charming village of Summercove, the house occupies undoubtedly one of the finest waterside settings in this much sought after location.
Kinsale is an historic and pretty town set on one of the most picturesque natural harbours along this spectacular coastline – its once strategic worth can be gauged by the massive fortifications built here during the Napoleonic Wars; with the town guarded by the Charles Fort, one of the finest surviving ‘star’ forts and James Fort, diagonally across the harbour mouth. An underwater chain used to be strung between the two forts during times of war to protect the inner harbour and town from incoming enemy shipping.
The house, built in a Victorian Gothic style, is believed to have been built in 1905 on the site of a much older building. The original building was possibly occupied by the officers of the garrison and dated from the construction of the nearby Charles Fort in the 17th Century. Some remnants still form the protective walled gardens of the property.
Duncarrig has been fully restored in recent years to an exacting standard using conservation materials, resulting in an authentic period residence, with a beautiful and luxuriously comfortable interior full of light, where all rooms enjoy the stunning sea and harbour views. The house is both easily managed and well-proportioned, serving as a magnificent waterside retreat or exclusive holiday hideaway. The class restaurants and pubs. Once a busy shipping port the town retains its fishing fleet - it is a much Utility About 2.70 m x 1.85 m (8 ft 9 ins x 6 ft) sought after location, cosmopolitan in nature and has excellent communications, being situated only 20 Miele washing machine and dryer. Granite worksurface with fitted stainless steel sink and cream painted minutes’ drive from Cork International Airport serving an increasing list of UK and European cupboards underneath. Large Seimens freezer with double height cream painted storage cupboards. destinations. Cloaks cupboard. Limestone and slate floor. Roof light. Door off to
Kinsale has a delightful sheltered harbour with two first class marinas with much sailing activity in Bathroom 1 summer. There are beaches close by and superb golf courses within 15 minutes’ including the renowned Limestone tiled shower, washbasin and WC. Limestone and slate floor. Roof light. Old Head course. There is deep-sea fishing available from the town with game fishing by arrangement FIRST FLOOR on the Bandon and Argideen rivers. Landing ACCOMMODATION Staircase, with porthole window over, to second floor. Two sash windows to east.
GROUND FLOOR Master Bedroom 1 About 5.80 m x 4.50 m max (19 ft x 14 ft 9 ins) Entrance Hall Antechamber with built-in bookshelves. Large panelled bay window with window seat overlooking Entrance door with fanlight over. Oak parquet floor. Moulded ceiling cornice. Gothic arch with half harbour. Fitted wardrobes. glazed French doors opening to garden. Staircase rising to first floor with cupboard under housing heating controls. Large sash window to east. En suite Bathroom 2 With two windows. Wash hand basin, cast iron bath built into panelling, shower cubicle and WC. Bisque Drawing Room About 5.70 m x 4.40 m (18 ft 9 ins x 14 ft 6 ins) heated towel rail. Limestone tiling. A bright double aspect room with a sash window to the east incorporating window-seat and storage underneath. A feature panelled bay window overlooking garden and harbour. Open fireplace with fine Guest Bedroom 2 About 4.65 m x 3.80 m (15 ft 3 ins x 12 ft 6 ins) marble chimneypiece. Oak parquet floor. Moulded ceiling cornice. Built-in bookcases with storage Panelled bay window with window seat overlooking harbour. Moulded ceiling cornice. cupboards under. Bathroom 3 Sitting Room About 4.50 m x 2.80 m (14 ft 9 ins x 9 ft 3 ins) Inset cast iron bath built into panelling. Hans Grohe power shower. Wash hand basin with cupboards Fitted cupboard. Moulded ceiling cornice. Panelled arch opening to under. WC. Bisque heated towel rail. Limestone tiling.
Conservatory About 6.20 m x 3.00 m (20 ft 3 ins x 10 ft) Gallery Studio/Office A delightful and tasteful extension to the house, which enjoys outstanding 180-degree views over the A bright mezzanine room over the Kitchen of some 19.9 sq metres (214 sq ft) with feature Gothic inner and outer harbours. French doors open on to sun terrace and garden. Roof lantern with windows with dramatic views over the harbour. automatic and remote controllable roof-lights SECOND FLOOR Kitchen About 6.55 m x 4.90 m (21 ft 6 ins x 16 ft) Landing About 4.60 m x 2.00 m (15 ft x 6 ft 6 ins) & Breakfast Room A wonderful double height room with picture windows and large feature Gothic- Heated linen and airing cupboard. Circular window. style glazed double doors opening to sun terrace and with gallery studio/office over. A comprehensive kitchen with painted cream and powder-blue units with integrated Miele larder fridge, dishwasher and Bedroom 3 About 4.30 m x 2.95 (14 ft x 9 ft 9 ins) microwave cooker. Alpha range cooker (also provides heating and hot water). Polished granite Dormer window to harbour. worksurfaces. Open fireplace with raised hearth. Large shelved pantry cupboard. Oak parquet floor. Bedroom 4 About 4.40 m x 4.30 m (14 ft 6 ins x 14 ft) Door to Window to side and dormer window to harbour. Boot Room About 3.35 m x 1.85 m (11 ft x 6 ft) Bathroom 4 Oak parquet floor. Roof light. Door to side. Large cast iron bath, wash hand basin, WC. Bisque heated towel rail. Limestone tiling.
GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS
SERVICES Mains electricity, drainage and water. Oil fired underfloor heating to ground floor and via radiators to first and second floors. Intruder alarm system. Broadband Internet connection.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS Only those mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. All other fixtures and fittings including all garden effects, ornaments and statuary are expressly excluded.
TENURE AND POSSESSION The property is offered for sale freehold by private treaty with vacant possession given upon completion.
PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES These are based on the Ordnance Survey of Ireland and are for reference only. All measurements are approximate only. They will be deemed to be checked by the purchaser who will have satisfied himself as to the description of the property and any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.
OUTSIDE Side entrance with Limestone steps leading up from Boot Room to
Detached Garage About 6.00 m x 3.60 m (19 ft 9 ins x 11 ft 9 ins) Off-street parking space with reclaimed granite cobbled drive and side gates inset into curved walls. Remote controlled roller door. Central vacuum cleaning unit and water pressurisation pumps. Sash window overlooking the sea.
Workshop/Tool Shed With half-door and sash window overlooking harbour. Fully shelved.
GARDENS The gardens are a delightful feature of the property being sheltered by stone walls and enjoying an elevated sunny position commanding wonderful aspect directly overlooking the water. The stone walls are decked in top-planted flowers and a large central lawn is framed by reclaimed granite cobbled paths linked to two flagged sandstone terraces, one of which is raised, with reclaimed limestone steps. Ancient steps, suggesting a colourful history, wind down to a lower terrace and jetty below. A railed widow’s walk overlooking the sea below provides a dramatic link to the Garage. WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, either public or private, all wayleaves and easements whether specifically mentioned or not.
SOLICITORS Mr. John Jermyn, Ronan Daly Jermyn, 12 South Mall, Cork
VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment with the joint agents.
DIRECTIONS From Kinsale town centre take the Summercove / Charles Fort road, proceeding around the inner harbour and up the hill. On descending into Summercove the property will be found on the right hand side just prior to reaching the Quay. Extensive parking is also available on the Quay from where Duncarrig can be seen. Please note that no sale boards are erected at the property.
IMPORTANT NOTICE These particulars are for guidance only and are prepared in good faith to give a fair description of the property but do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Any description or information given should not be relied on as a statement of fact. Neither Michael H. Daniels & Co., Sheehy Brothers, nor the Mayfair Office, or any of their employees have any authority to give or make any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate only.
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