9A Ardbrack Heights, Kinsale, Co. Cork, P17HF64

Summary Apartment 9A, Ardbrack Heights, Kinsale affords its owner the best of two worlds – 1) a beautiful and modern home in a drop-dead gorgeous setting and 2) a strategic home situated in one of the most desirable and charming towns in all of Ireland, in close proximity to employment, education, healthcare and all of Ireland’s natural beauty. Kinsale is one of the most desirable towns in all of Ireland and the apartment offered is situated in one of its most desirable locations. When travelling to Kinsale, short flights from the UK and Europe to Cork Airport leave you 20 minutes by bus or car to Kinsale town centre and the subject apartment is just another 15-minute walk away. Or, if preferred, taxi services in the town centre can take you to the apartment in just a few minutes. For employment, Kinsale is close to Cork City and other employment centres with emphasis on the pharmaceutical, technology, hospitality and medical sectors. For education, Cork is a centre for higher education with a variety of major highly-rated undergraduate and graduate programmes within a short commute. For healthcare, Kinsale is proximate to major hospitals and trauma centres within 30 minutes as well as local clinics and doctor’s offices in town. Apartment Exquisitely renovated and furnished, this exceptionally bright two-bedroom home offers perhaps the best location within Ardbrack Heights with elevated and incredibly panoramic 180-degree south-facing views overlooking all of Kinsale’s inner and outer harbours and its historic forts and marinas. From its harbour-facing windows, one can see Kinsale town centre, the Atlantic Ocean, Charles and James Forts, the Bandon River and the beautiful surrounding countryside. After entering Ardbrack Heights through the mobile phone-operated electronic gates and then parking in a spacious open parking area near the apartment, the building is accessed via a lovely cobblestone walkway bordered by large planting beds with tall vegetation. The outside entrance door is flanked by two large potted boxwoods, and the vestibule is well-decorated with a large window, artwork and carpeting. The outside entrance has a recently installed intercom and new key boxes for each unit. Renovated and decorated in a contemporary style with no expense spared, recent improvements to the apartment include new painting throughout, a new hot water pump and a newly planted balcony garden. The open-plan living room/kitchen is fully renovated and very modern with high-end Bosch appliances including a full-sized fridge, oven, hob, dishwasher and combination washer/dryer, all fully integrated within sleek modern cabinetry. The bathroom offers floor-to-ceiling ceramic tiles with a heated mosaic tile floor, heated and illuminated mirror, one-piece elongated toilet and heated towel rack. A new shower pump was recently installed. The dual walk-in shower system includes a clear glass half-wall, a rainfall shower head and a separate hand-held sprayer. The two bedrooms offer spacious closets with built-in vanities and large sliding mirrored glass doors. The master bedroom includes a super-king bed and offers amazing harbour views from the wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling windows with access to the balcony via an insulated sliding glass door. Additional comfort is provided by modern electric storage heaters in each room and a large hot water tank in the convenient hot press storage closet. The recently painted and planted balcony is extremely private, never overlooked, and spans the entire width of the property, offering terracotta tile floors and large planting beds. Trellises border each end of the balcony, matched with climbing and colourful flowering plants. With its dramatic views, the gardened balcony is the perfect location to relax in the daytime, watching boats sail in and out of the harbour and seeing an amazing array of marine life and bird life. In the evening, see historic Charles Fort and the town centre illuminated. Fireworks light up the Kinsale sky three times each year for St. Patrick’s Day, the Kinsale Regatta Festival and New Year’s Eve and can be viewed directly across the balcony at James Fort. The balcony’s direct southern exposure offers near perfect conditions for gardening as well as enjoying gorgeous sunsets and moonsets. Other Details Fire Alarm System: Smoke detectors and heat detectors maintained and serviced annually Fire extinguishers in common areas Electrical Systems: 240 Volts, 63 total amps Smart Meters installed by ESB in 2024 Waste: On-site communal waste bin and recycling centre installed in 2025 BER Rating: B3, Good to Very Good, Green Mortgage Approved, date of issue 10/06/2025 Parking: Open parking area near the building including a bicycle storage shed. TV Service: Available for free via a communal antenna wired to the apartment. Furnishings: All existing furnishings are included in the property conveyed. Ardbrack Heights One of the most desirable residential locations in all of Kinsale is Ardbrack Heights, a private gated community located in the centre of Kinsale’s famous Millionaire’s Row. Millionaire’s Row refers to the homes between the High Road and the Scilly Walk (also known as the Lower Road) in the areas known as Ardbrack and Scilly. The area is renowned for its luxury homes featuring panoramic sea views, attracting wealthy buyers and holiday home-makers, and is considered one of Ireland’s most desirable residential locations. Ardbrack Heights is strategically located in Kinsale, whose town centre is a short 15-minute walk away via the famous Scilly Walk, a beautiful waterfront walking path hugging the northern shores of the harbour. Scilly Walk is one of Kinsale’s most popular attractions and connects the town centre to Charles Fort. The walk is directly accessible from Ardbrack Heights exclusively for its tenants via a private path. Ardbrack Heights is a secure, electronically gated community with plenty of private parking for residents and guests. Security is enhanced via CCTV monitoring. Recent improvements include the installation of Smart Electric Meters and a new refuse/recycling facility. Plans are being discussed for a recharging station for electric vehicles. Kinsale Kinsale, one of the oldest towns in Ireland, was originally a 10th-century Viking trading post and a medieval fishing port and is now a vibrant harbour town full of sailboats, art galleries, high-end restaurants, friendly music-filled pubs, narrow winding shopping streets and brightly coloured buildings. With a 2022 census count of 5,991 persons, Kinsale is small compared to other towns in County Cork, but its population swells to about 12,000 persons in the peak summer season. According to Cork County Council, the year-round population of Kinsale is forecasted to grow 23% by 2028. Kinsale is the most sought-after prime country home location in Ireland, according to estate agent Savills. Kinsale is located in the heart of what is known as the “Irish Riviera”, which refers to the scenic southern coast of County Cork, the mildest region of Ireland, known for its warm Gulf Stream-influenced climate, sandy beaches, and vibrant fishing villages. Kinsale was ranked by Condé Nast Traveller as the most beautiful village in Ireland. Kinsale is one of the most vibrant and eclectic towns in Ireland, famous for its colourful buildings, narrow winding streets filled with shops and amazing restaurants, deep water yachting marinas, coastal walks and exciting live music venues. Kinsale is the gourmet capital of Ireland. Its rich and diverse culinary scene is a major draw for visitors with close to forty independent cafes, bars, bistros and restaurants including such award-winning venues as Rare at Blue Haven, Black Pig Wine Bar, Fishy Fishy, St. Francis Provisions, Max’s, No. 19, Toddies at The Bullman, and Michelin-starred BastioN. Kinsale hosts a number of food festivals each year including the famous Kinsale Gourmet Food Festival and the Moet & Chandon Kinsale Restaurant Week. Individualised tasting tours are available year-round. Sporting events in Kinsale include the Heineken Kinsale Sevens Rugby Festival (Europe’s largest seven-on-seven rugby event), the Kinsale Sovereign's Cup and the King of the Hill Sprint Distance Triathlon. For those nautically inclined, Kinsale is a sailor’s paradise, welcoming ocean-cruising sailboats and yachts from all over the world. The coastline between Kinsale and Dingle is considered the most desirable on the Irish coast, offering short sea passages to charming and protected harbours and dramatic vistas of rugged sea cliffs mixed with beautiful farmland. Kinsale Harbour has two full-service, fully sheltered marinas – Kinsale Yacht Club with 200 berths and Castlepark Marina with 150 berths. Future marina expansion includes new slips at the Trident Hotel and potential expansion at the lower harbour near the visitor’s centre. The cruise ship season runs from May through September. For 2026, Kinsale Harbour will host six cruise ship calls, welcoming ocean-going vessels from all over the world. Car ferries are available in nearby Ringaskiddy, 30 minutes from Kinsale, sailing daily year-round to Brittany and Boulogne-sur-Mer in France. The Kinsale Yacht Club has over 600 members, offering slips, moorings and anchorage, and can accommodate superyachts up to 65 metres in length. The club runs inshore and offshore races, has active cruising and powerboat sections and a strong junior training programme. A typical Sunday sees a regatta. Regularly scheduled harbour cruises are run out of Kinsale Harbour along with private cruises upon request. Each August sees the Kinsale Regatta Festival, the oldest regatta in Ireland established over 225 years ago. Sealife is abundant in Kinsale with seals, dolphins and occasionally whales entering the harbour. The Old Head of Kinsale is a major seabird colony. The Cammogue Marsh Wildlife Marsh and Bird Sanctuary is just south of the Bandon River Bridge in Cappagh Townland, Kinsale. Four beaches are within 15 minutes of Kinsale town centre, including Dock Beach in Castlepark, Sandycove just south of Kinsale, the blue flag Garretson Beach (popular with surfers) and Garrylucas Beach (popular with walkers and kite surfers). Kiteboarding, sea kayaking and paddleboarding are popular water activities with equipment rentals and lessons available for adults and children for surfing, bodyboarding, stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking. Ranked the 6th best golf course in Ireland by Golf Digest, the Old Head of Kinsale is located just 20 minutes south of Kinsale town centre, set in a dramatic headland jutting into the Atlantic Ocean. The Old Head is famous for its exclusive and challenging golf course, 13th-century castle, historic lighthouse and the Lusitania Museum. Blarney Castle and the historic town of Cobh, home of the Titanic Experience, are both 45 minutes by car. Killarney is 80 minutes by car. Kenmare and the famous Ring of Kerry are 90 minutes by car. Kilkenny is 130 minutes by car. Dingle is 140 minutes by car. Dublin is 3 hours from Kinsale by car via the new M8 motorway completed in 2010. Historic sites in and around Kinsale are numerous and include James Fort and Charles Fort, two fortifications built to defend Ireland from foreign invasion built in the 1600’s. Other notable sites include Desmond Castle (c.1500) and St. Multose Church (orig. 1190). A number of heritage walks are available in the town centre, including an award-winning ghost tour. The Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance memorial to the 343 New York City firemen who died on September 11th, 2001 is located just across the Bandon River Bridge minutes from Kinsale town centre. Public transportation in Kinsale is excellent with buses available generally on the hour from Kinsale town centre to Cork City, Cork Airport, University College Cork, Cork University Hospital as well as nearby towns. Once in Cork City, an extensive bus and train network can take you to many places in Ireland including Galway, Limerick, Adare, Kerry Airport, Killarney, Sligo, Tipperary, Tralee, Waterford, Wexford, Shannon Airport, Dublin and Dublin International Airport. Future plans for Kinsale include a proposed Cork to Kinsale Greenway for cyclists and pedestrians. Stretching 30+/ kilometres, the Greenway is an ambitious, long-term project utilizing farmlands and abandoned railways to connect Cork and Kinsale via a non-motorized route. It is expected to significantly enhance year-round tourism by attracting both local and visiting users, delivering a major boost to towns and villages along the route and greatly increasing safety. It will also contribute to the conservation of cultural heritage through sensitive refurbishment of historic railway structures. County Cork County Cork is the largest county in Ireland by area and second largest in population, and features a rugged coastline, numerous mountain ranges and beaches, and many deep natural harbours. Cork County has a current population of over 600,000 persons, a 20% increase over the last 20 years. The population is projected to grow significantly with ambitions to become a major European metropolitan area of over 600,000 people by 2050. Cork is Ireland's second largest city, located 30 minutes by car or bus from the apartment. Cork City is Ireland’s fastest growing city region with a current population of over 600,000 persons, a 20% increase over the last 20 years. Project Ireland 2040 forecasts the population of Cork City and its suburbs to increase by 50-60% by 2040. The UCC School of Medicine is a leading medical research school and is affiliated with Cork University Hospital (CUH), the largest public medical centre in Ireland. CUH serves as one of two major trauma centres for Ireland. Cork City is a major hub for the pharmaceutical and tech industries. Major private employers in the Cork City region include Apple, VMware, Stryker, IBM, Eli Lilly, Marriott International, Johnson & Johnson, Boston Scientific, Google and Merck. Major public employers include such leading institutions as Cork University Hospital and University College Cork. ALL OF THESE MAJOR EMPLOYERS ARE WITHIN 30 MINUTES COMMUTING DISTANCE FROM KINSALE. Along with its maritime history, Cork is considered a university city. Cork is home to four colleges offering third-level education. University College Cork (UCC) is considered one of the best places to study in all of Ireland with an enrolment of 20,000 students including 4,000 international students. According to the QS World University Rankings, UCC is the third-ranked university in Ireland and in the top 2% of universities worldwide. The UCC campus is 35 minutes from Kinsale town centre by car and less than an hour by a new bus line. Cork Airport, the second largest and fastest growing airport in Ireland with direct flights to London, Paris, the Canary Islands, Majorca and many other European destinations, is 15 minutes from Ardbrack Heights by car or bus. The airport includes a private jet facility and a flying school. The airport is currently undergoing a €200 million upgrade and airport authorities reported in Jan. 2025 that they are discussing adding direct flights to NYC via Aer Lingus. Disclaimer/Privacy Policy James Murphy and Co Auctioneers and Valuers act as agents for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are, give notice that: 1. 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