Blackstones House, Dromdoory, Glencar, Co. Kerry, V93PXP5
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Blackstones House, Dromdoory, Glencar, Co. Kerry, V93PXP5

€499,000

10 Bed10 Bath410 m²Detached
  • Price per m²:€1,217
  • Estimated Stamp Duty:€4,990
  • Selling Type:By Private Treaty

About Blackstones House, Dromdoory, Glencar, Co. Kerry

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Jim Burns Town & Country Auctioneers are delighted to bring to market Blackstones House, Glencar, Co. Kerry V93 PXP5. New to Market Iconic property in a most beautiful country setting. Blackstones House is situated on the banks of the Upper Caragh River adjacent the Kerry Way, Forest Walks in Blackstones and Lickeen Woods. Blackstones House is on a site area of c. 2.66acres and is a former Country Guesthouse. Blackstones House is in a picturesque setting commands magnificent views of the McGillycuddy Reeks, Caragh River, Blackstones Bridge and surrounding Countryside. Blackstones house comprises of approximately 10ensuite bedrooms with the majority overlooking the Caragh River. The original house dates back c. 300years and was extended in recent times c. 1990’s and c. 2000’s. The Residence comprises of approx. 410sq.m/4,400sq.ft of living accommodation. The property operated as a very successful Guesthouse for a number of decades. Blackstones is currently being sold as a private Residence. The property has been very well kept and maintained throughout. The property may benefit from the vacant property grant as it will be vacant for 2years in October 2026. Blackstones House could be used for a variety of uses (subject to planning) Large Private Residence, Retreat or Guesthouse etc. Within easy reach of numerous golf clubs. Blackstones house is famous for walkers. The property contains some outbuildings: Self catering 1bed unit, sheds and laundry area. Well located to Killorglin, Glenbeigh, Killarney, Cork Airport. Accommodation: Entrance Porch/Lobby area, Spacious Dining/Breakfast Room, 2 Kitchen areas, Office, Sitting Room, 10Bedrooms (all Ensuite). Services: Water, Septic Tank, Electricity, Oil Heating. Outbuildings: Self contained 1bed unit c. 34.18sq.m (367sq.ft) Linen/Laundry area c. 19.1sq.m (208sq.ft) Outbuildings/Sheds 54.91sq.m (591sq.ft) Outside: Landscaped gardens Entrance Gates Tarmac driveway Slipway to River Parking Features: Large Country Residence Picturesque setting Panoramic views of McGillycuddy Reeks, Caragh River, Blackstones Bridge. Set on c. 2.66acre site. Adjacent the Kerry Way, Lickeen Wood. Old style former Guesthouse All bedrooms ensuite overlooking Caragh River. Excellent potential (Subject to planning) About Glencar: Glencar is located above Caragh Lake along the Ring of Kerry. Glencar is nature lovers paradise, the area is naturally beautiful with Lickeen Forest, Caragh River and Caragh Lake. It is a spot that anglers return to on a yearly basis. The countryside lover will also be delighted with the country walks. Find typical rural Irish life in this welcoming village, offering outdoor adventures, historic treasures and plenty of time to appreciate the quiet peace. Enjoy the slow pace of traditional village life in Glencar, a quaint spot nestled in the hills of County Kerry. Take long walks in the country, explore the sites of ancient settlements, look at mountain vistas and come home to a cozy homestead in the evening. Discover lakes and rivers winding between rugged mountains where wildflowers grow. Wander through green forests and mysterious bogs. Cast a line in the beautiful Caragh Lake and Caragh River, popular with avid fishermen for their schools of trout and salmon. Join a local tour to hunt for rabbits, pheasants, ducks and snipes that abound in this region. Walk along the river and see the historic Blackstones Bridge with its stone arches. Look for early Christian rock carvings at Cloon, a fascinating window into history. In Lickeen Forest, walk under the boughs of weathered trees covered in moss. Look up and see the summit of Carrauntoohil, the tallest mountain in Ireland. Visit the two spectacular gaps, Ballaghisheen Pass and Ballaghbeama Gap, passes that link South Kerry with Mid Kerry. Hike or ride your bike over these hills and encounter barely a soul. Your companions will be the peaceful herds of sheep or the birds flying overhead. Find opportunities for many long and beautiful walking tours, such as a portion of the long-distance Kerry Way. At Cappanalea Outdoor Education Centre, go canoeing, kayaking, climbing and orienteering with the whole family. At the Red Fox Pub, next to nearby Kerry Bog Village, experience classic Irish hospitality as it’s been since the 18th century. This is just off the Ring of Kerry, the road that takes you all around this unique peninsula. Stay in one of Glencar’s classic country houses for a glimpse into how life has been in this part of the world for centuries. In town find a collection of these inns and a local store. DISCLAIMER: Jim Burns & Co. Ltd for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of the property whose agents they are, give notice that: (i) The particulars are set out as a general outline for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute part of, an offer or contract. (ii) All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. (iii) No person in the employment of Jim Burns & Co. Ltd has any authority to make or give representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.

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