Castlelands, Castlepark, Kinsale, Kinsale, Co. Cork, P17FR96

Elegant detached residence located at Castlelands, a coastal townland less than 3km from the centre of Kinsale town and positioned between the Bandon River and Castlepark headland with sweeping vistas over The Pill inlet, towards the sea at Sandycove. This much sought after address offers the best of both worlds, coastal living with sea swimming at The Dock Beach and Sandycove, Castlepark Marina and many stunning walks yet less than a five minute drive from the centre of Kinsale town and all it has to offer. The Dock Bar is just a short stroll away. The house sits on a 0.52 acre site and is nestled into the countryside with mature gardens and an abundance of specimen planting which has been beautifully maintained over the years, offering a tranquil, sheltered paradise sloping gently to the south with the eye being drawn to the water and rolling countryside. The rear of the house opens to the south facing gardens with patios and steps meandering through the lawns and planting to an area with fruit trees and a water lily pond. The spacious accommodation amounts to 195 sq m (2100 sq ft) and is laid out over two floors with a welcoming entrance featuring a Japanese style pergola offering privacy from the road. The reception hall opens to a split level livingroom with full height windows and doors opening to the gardens, an L-shaped diningroom also has doors opening to the gardens making for a lovely social space ideal for entertaining and al fresco living. The kitchen and utility room are located to the front of the house as well as a guest wc. Bedrooms are positioned on the eastern wing with three fine sized rooms including main bedroom with shower-room en suite and family bathroom. Upstairs is a further bedroom, a very large study and a store-room, as well as a bathroom. Parts of the property are in need of modernising however the property has an exceptional feel of light and space and offers an excellent opportunity for a new owner. There is a garage at the front of the house, electric gates ample parking for several cars. The property benefits from two glasshouses, being an added bonus for green fingered purchasers. Heating is oil fired. BER pending Drone video: https://youtu.be/ZiUfcMADrSg