Honeybee Cottage, Castletown, Killeagh, Co. Cork, P36EC97

A rare opportunity to acquire a magnificent property surrounded by stunning countryside, only 30 minutes’ drive to Cork City. Set on just over half an acre of mature gardens Honeybee Cottage welcomes you into its beautifully decorated, deceptively large 152m² interior. This is a light, bright four-bedroom, three-bathroom, detached home with high ceilings, wood flooring, wood burning stove with back boiler, natural stone exterior cladding and breathtaking countryside views. The fully enclosed wrap around garden is well nurtured and lovingly cared for. Featuring mature shrubs and trees, lawned sections, raised beds for growing fruit and vegetables, patio areas laid with natural stone and a decked section with a pergola to sit and capture glorious evening sunsets. This property keeps giving with Honeybee’s best feature: the additional 90m² of separate living space in the detached, two storey, stunning Annexe in the corner of the plot. It has a double height lounge area with wood burning stove, open plan kitchen/dining and a separate sunroom and ground floor shower room. An attractive spiral staircase leads to the mezzanine double bedroom with built in storage. The Annexe has its own electricity meter, oil tank and security alarm. Honeybee Cottage occupies a prime location in East Cork. Close to the award winning Ballymaloe Cookery School and Gardens, the picturesque seaside village of Ballycotton and there is a choice of beautiful beaches like Garryvoe, Ballynamona and Redbarn. The property is only 5 minutes’ drive to Killeagh Village which has access onto the Midleton to Youghal Greenway and is home to the renowned Glenbower Woods. Castlemartyr with its luxury five-star hotel and resort is 10 minutes away. The bustling Market Town of Midleton is 15 minutes’ drive and it offers every amenity; shops, bars, restaurants, supermarkets, primary and secondary schools, sports and leisure facilities plus attractions like the weekly Farmer’s Market and the Jameson Distillery. Midleton train station has ample parking and a direct 20 minute route to Kent Station in Cork City. Inch National School bus stops outside the property’s gate. Honeybee Cottage is a very special property and early viewing is highly recommended. Main House Living Room 5.79m x 5.59m Wood flooring, wood burning stove with back boiler that heats the radiators (as an alternative to the OFCH), triple aspect Dining Room 3.07m x 3.89m Wood flooring, double doors open out to the front patio area, triple aspect Kitchen 2.91m x 4.65m Wood flooring, country style built- in below and above counter kitchen units, beautiful tile detail Utility Room 2.15m x 2.20m Wood flooring, built in storage units and shelving, door to the rear garden Hall 2.13m x 8.45m Wood flooring Master Bedroom 6.52m x 4.51m Double bedroom, carpet flooring, built in wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors, work from home/study area, double doors open out to a patio area Ensuite 1.77m x 2.70m WC, WHB and wet room style shower with mains power shower, tiled floor Bedroom 2 3.32m x 3.26m Double bedroom, carpet flooring Ensuite 1.82m x 1.68m WC, WHB, electric shower Bedroom 3 4.46m x 3.98m Double bedroom, carpet flooring Bedroom 4 2.88 x 3.34m Double bedroom, carpet flooring Main Bathroom 3.32m x 2.11m WC, WHB, jacuzzi bath, separate shower cubicle with mains power shower, tiled floor Annexe Living Room 5.60m x 3.55m Wood effect laminate flooring, double height ceiling, wood burning stove, sliding glass door to the sunroom Kitchen/Dining Area 5.60m x 2.57m and 4.08m x 2.27m Wood effect laminate flooring, built-in below counter kitchen units Sunroom 4.17m x 4.24m Tiled floor, sliding glass door to paved area and the garden, glass on three sides allow stunning views of the mature garden and countryside beyond Bedroom 5.60m x 4.59m Spiral staircase to the mezzanine double bedroom, build-in storage on two sides, dual aspect, first floor views of the surrounding countryside Shower Room 1.24m x 2.17m WC, WHB and fully tiles shower cubicle with mains shower Outside Electric gates open to the tarmacadam driveway. There are four outside taps, two wooden sheds, one huge steeltech shed/garage plus a second steeltech shed.