Carraig na Damhaire, Ballingeary, Co. Cork, P12K023

Fáilte go Béal Átha'n Ghaorthaidh. We are delighted to announce that we have been given instructions to offer for sale an exceptional 5 bedroom detached residence, with 2 bedroom annex apartment and ancillary buildings, together with lands totalling c.4.2 acres. The property is located in the townland of Carrignadoura, about 3km from the village of Ballingeary in the Muskerry Gaeltacht. Béal Átha'n Ghaorthaidh is home to many excellent facilities: pre-school, primary and secondary schools, all with a strong emphasis on the Irish language and culture. It has it's own Church, shops and bars and many other facilities and small businesses, as well as a hub for remote working. It has a very active community with many thriving organisations such as GAA, Tidy Towns, Development Committee, Pipe Band and Drama Group to name but a few. Ballingeary is situated 60km from Cork City and is about halfway between Macroom and Bantry on the R584. Indeed many local people work in Cork City and commute daily. Ballingeary is also close to picturesque Gougane Barra with it's world famous St. Finbarr's Oratory, renowned Gougane Barra Hotel and very popular Cronin’s Cafe. The River Lee has it's source close to the National Park in the Shehy Mountains surrounding Gougane Barra. Indeed, as you approach Ballingeary from Inchigeelagh you will notice the beautiful scenery with the mountains overlooking Lough Allua through which the River Lee flows. Bantry town is a 30mins drive from Ballingeary, through the historical Pass of Keimaneigh, famed in song and story. Bantry is a thriving market town by the sea and has many amenities including hotels, restaurants, golf course, cinema etc. Glengarriff is just a c.15 min drive from there, another very popular tourist village, Garnish Island with it famous tropical gardens, being one of its many attractions. Viewing highly recommended but strictly by prior appointment with sole agents. ACCOMMODATION (measurements in feet) Reception Foyer: 11’ x 6’ Good size with tiled floor. Leading to: Reception Hallway 15’ x 8’ Spacious carpeted hallway with guest cloakroom and washroom. Washroom has nicely tiled walls and floor with very clean practical design. Living Room cum Dining Area: 15’ x 14’ / 15’ x 10’ Spacious Living Room with formal dining area nicely divided with living area carpeted and dining area featuring woodblock timber flooring. This is an excellent size room, features include ceiling cornicing, dado rail, built in unit all complimented by the wood burning stove on raised plinth and brass canopy. Sitting Room: 17’ x 12’ Ideal size 2nd reception room or family room in fact used quite a lot, very comfortable as it also features a traditional wood burning stove with back boiler. There is access from this room to the decking area situated between the main residence and the annex 2 bed apartment. Kitchen 17’ x 11’ Everything one would hope for in a traditional kitchen. Fine big kitchen with plenty of natural light. The kitchen table centered in the middle of the room and yes, a traditional type range cooker (Range Master Noir, 5 Rings, Hotplate, Double Oven, you name it, this does it) holding pride of place. The kitchen features a good selection of built in units, the splash back areas are tiled and the floor is also tiled. Utility Area 11’ x 9’ Leading from the kitchen, very well designed and very much fit for purpose this utility area then continues into a garage. Garage 21’ x 12’ As stated, although featuring a garage door this is where the similarity ends. Every house should have one of these rooms. In essence this room is a continuation of the utility area, suitable for a variety of uses, home office, gym, etc. There is a door to the rear of this room leading to the decking area. First Floor Landing Area 20’ x 5’ Bedrooms are off the landing area where there is a large hot press. There is also a stira type stairs to attic. Master, Bedroom 1: 12’ x 11’ Excellent size room which features a walk in wardrobe off, built in robes and an exceptional en-suite which has fully tiled walls and floor, with heated towel rail. Bedroom 2: 11’ x 11’ Good size room, features built in unit. Carpeted. Bedroom 3: 12’ x 11’ Nice size room, features built in robes. Carpeted. Bedroom 4: 14’ x 11’ Good size room. Carpeted. Bedroom 5: 15’ x 10’ Large Bedroom. Built in robes with wash hand basin. Carpeted. Bathroom 9’ x 7’ Large bathroom features bath and shower. Wall and floor tiled. Heated Towel Rail. Heating: Central heating is gas which is sourced via bulk tank situated on the property to the rear of the out-houses. ANNEX APARTMENT This apartment has its own separate access. However, there is a connecting door between the apartment and the main residence should one wish to have the two units interconnecting. Purpose built 2 bedroom apartment which features excellent design. Accommodation Living Room / Kitchen 16’ x 14’ Excellent size Living Room /Kitchen which features fireplace and gas central heating. Good selection of floor and wall units as well as hot press. Bedroom 1: 12’ x 10’ Good Size room. Timber flooring. Bathroom 7’ x 6’ Full size bathroom. Bedroom 2: 11’ x 10’ Good size. Timber flooring. Heating: Gas fired Central Heating. The Apartment has independent access and also access to the decking area. There is interconnecting access to the main residence also which can be utilised or closed off. OUTSIDE: Good Size Out buildings. Suitable for a variety of uses, in part presently used as a timber storage shed with the remaining part laid with mezzanine floor to provide for storage. This is an excellent built storage shed well constructed and dry. Paddock Field adjacent to the property with idyllic scenic views over the surrounding countryside. An older small orchard directly across the road from the residence, 3 small fields and 2 woodland areas complete the property on its 4.2 acre holding.