Cross of the Wood, Tarbert, Co. Kerry

Three bedroom dormer dwelling incorporating a traditional stone cottage, with exceptional character. A modern comfortable home with unique traditional features and excellent workmanship. Located four kilometres from Tarbert village in north Kerry on the R551, this spacious three bedroom dormer style cottage was renovated and extended in 2005. The original dwelling, a traditional Irish stone built cottage, with feature limestone walls exposed, was retained when the dwelling was extended. The cottage was demolished except for the feature walls, and three sides of the original cottage were dry lined, and a new structure built around it, including new wiring, plumbing, roofing, insulation, flooring, two hot water systems installed, underfloor heating in the kitchen area and conservatory. This is a high specification comfortable spacious home which is no more than 16 years old. The accommodation consists of entrance porch, living room, kitchen, conservatory, utility, cloakroom, and ensuite bedroom on the ground floor, a spacious landing which could accommodate a fourth bedroom and two ensuite double bedrooms on the first floor. There is excellent storage in all areas. The aspect of the property is ideal with south facing back garden. The grounds are extensive and there is a storage shed, workshop and three polytunnels at the rear of the dwelling. Heating includes an oil fired burner, an oil fired range in the kitchen and a wood burning stove in the living area. There are solar panels which provide hot water. The dwelling measures c. 135 sq meters on the ground floor with a further c. 70 sq meters overhead. The property is connected to mains water and septic tank. A well water system is available but not currently in use. Features Excellent condition and well maintained throughout. Design based around a traditional Irish cottage with excellent living space to the rear. All bedrooms have ensuite shower facilities, the master with Jacuzzi bath and Jacuzzi shower unit. Tarbert has excellent schools, including primary and the very successful Tarbert Comprehensive Secondary school. Efficient heating systems include the use of solar panels, underfloor heating, oil heating and woodburning stove. The 1.12 acres site is extensive with polytunnels covering a total of 1200 sq ft. Situated on the Wild Atlantic Way between Tarbert and Ballylongford, a short distance from the Shannon Estuary with access to the Tarbert/Killimer Car Ferry.? Conveniently located near local beaches, and with access to major towns in the region. Location Cross of the Woods is situated 4 kilometres west of Tarbert on the R551 leading to Ballylongford and Ballybunion on the Wild Atlantic Way. It enjoys excellent access to the many attraction of Kerry including Killarney, Dingle and many beaches. Also the convenience of major national roads and airlines. Tralee (40 mins) Limerick (45 minutes) and Dublin (3 hours). Kerry International Airport ( 50 mins ) and Shannon Airport (one hour). ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor Porch 1.10m x 2.15m The floor is tiled. Internal door leads to the living area. The original cottage porch was retained. Living Room: 8.20m x 4.55m Tiled flooring, there is a stairs leading to the first floor accommodation. Original stone feature wall with wood burning stove. The walls are drylined and insulated. The living room leads to the ground floor bedroom on one side and the living area on the other. Kitchen/Dining area 6.76m x 5.87m Solid wood fitted kitchen units (doors are reclaimed horsechestnut wood) with integrated appliances including oil range, extractor fan, electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and sink. Tiled flooring and splashback. Conservatory: 4.00m x 3.40m Located at the rear of the kitchen/dining area this is a south facing aspect with double pvc doors to the patio area and garden. The ceiling is a high wood clad surface. Utility: 2.65m x 4.34m Located off the kitchen. Tiled flooring. Sink and storage presses. Internal Oil burner. Plumbed for appliances. Cloakroom/Toilet: 2.65m x 2.07m Tiled flooring. Sink and wc. Bedroom 1: 4.35m x 3.65m Ensuite: 2.65m x 2.32m Double room. Front aspect. Solid wood flooring. First Floor Landing / Bedroom 4: 4.75m x 4.22m Spacious and bright room. Front facing velux windows and esat facing window. Laminate wood flooring. Hotpress located here. Stira stairs to attic storage. Night security lighting. Bedroom 2: 3.66m x 5.70m Ensuite: 3.00m x 2.14m Double room. Fitted wardrobes. Attic storage spaces. Laminate wood flooring. Hotpress for solar heating. Spacious ensuite with power shower unit, sink and wc. Fully tiled. Bedroom 3: 4.95m x 3.55m Ensuite: 2.35m x 2.15m Double room. Fitted wardrobes. Attic storage spaces. Laminate wood flooring. Spacious ensuite with Jacuzzi bath, sink and wc. Fully tiled. Grounds There are two access points to the property. The main entrance to the dwelling is along a right of way minor access road. There is a gated entrance to the plot and the rear gardens from the R551 main road to the left of the dwelling. The grounds are spacious comprising 1.12 acres with a sunny southern aspect. There are three large polytunnels, a storage container and a shed on site. There is ample room for further development of the site. Directions Travelling from Tarbert on the R551 towards Ballylongford, the property is located on the left approximately 4 kilometres from the village. There is a sign at the property. Viewing is strictly by prior appointment with selling agents. Mary Horgan T/a Horgan Properties PSR Licence No 001683