Farranacoush, Sherkin Island, Kilmoon, Co. Cork, P81E209
€499,000
- Price per m²:€3,261
- Estimated Stamp Duty:€4,990
- Selling Type:By Private Treaty
- BER No:114457450
- Energy Performance:244.0 kWh/m2/yr
About Farranacoush, Sherkin Island, Kilmoon, Co. Cork
Description
Spectacular 4/5 Bedroom property in a Magical Setting. A truly stunning home in a naturally beautiful location with exceptionally exquisite views overlooking Baltimore Harbour This private residential is framed by a perfect Irish Atlantic Landscape, and has a beautiful East to West orientation The sun-filled home is splashed with brightness and charm. The owners personal taste and commitment to traditional style has retained this property's numerous original features. It is presented as a wonderful, warm, and welcoming home, with access to all the benefits of an amazing coastal lifestyle. Set over two floors, the property has 4 Bedrooms, an office, all with breathtaking views, 2 bathrooms, complimented by 2 large reception rooms, a very welcoming kitchen cum dining, with direct access to the main patio area by means of large sliding glass doors, plus a conservatory with panoramic views, running the full length of the front of the property, ideal for many extra uses. Externally, the property is equally as charming, set on c 0.5 of an acre of very private mature gardens, a little hideaway !. The owners spend as much time as possible dining outdoors, in the many barbeque/patio areas dotted throughout the garden, while the kids enjoy climbing trees, playing hide and seek, running around the garden carefree The mature planting ensures excellent privacy and brings in a wide array of different wildlife, numerous species of birds, butterflies, and honeybees which are in abundance through much of the year, hares and pheasants, breathtaking views from the patio at sunrise and sunset. We even have off -road parking, allowing you to drive straight from the ferry crossing to your front door., Island life made easy ! The island of Sherkin is well known world -wide, mention the name, and most people will have called in at some stage. Easy accessible from Baltimore, 10 ferry crossings per day, a 15 minute trip . Sherkin Island is a real beauty spot with many sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs, and panoramic views of the neighbouring islands, the Beacon, Baltimore Castle, the Mizen Peninsula, , the world famous Fastnet Rock in the distance Take the 8.00 a.m. ferry off the island in the morning, be at your office desk/ place of work, at 9.00.a.m Services: Private Sewage, Public Water, OFCH, Wood Burning Stoves The Top house is indeed a magical property. It has generous accommodation, a substantial site, excellent panoramic sea views, mature gardens, and a very highly desirable West Cork location, This property represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a spacious detached home within easy reach of Skibbereen and Baltimore. Viewing is by appointment only
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School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
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| School Name | Rath National School | Distance | 4.1km | Pupils | 121 |
| School Name | Lisheen National School | Distance | 6.2km | Pupils | 56 |
| School Name | S N Cleire | Distance | 8.2km | Pupils | 3 |
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| School Name | Kilcoe National School | Distance | 9.1km | Pupils | 24 |
| School Name | Ballydehob National School | Distance | 9.9km | Pupils | 93 |
| School Name | Ballydehob National School | Distance | 10.4km | Pupils | 24 |
| School Name | Scoil Mhuire National School | Distance | 11.4km | Pupils | 156 |
| School Name | Abbeystrewry National School | Distance | 12.0km | Pupils | 139 |
| School Name | St Joseph's Skibbereen | Distance | 12.8km | Pupils | 195 |
| School Name | St Patrick's Boys' National School | Distance | 13.0km | Pupils | 214 |
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| School Name | Schull Community College | Distance | 11.1km | Pupils | 359 |
| School Name | Skibbereen Community School | Distance | 12.9km | Pupils | 945 |
| School Name | Colaiste Pobail Bheanntraí | Distance | 21.9km | Pupils | 766 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
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| School Name | Mount St Michael | Distance | 28.6km | Pupils | 379 |
| School Name | Maria Immaculata Community College | Distance | 32.9km | Pupils | 639 |
| School Name | Clonakilty Community College | Distance | 39.2km | Pupils | 700 |
| School Name | Sacred Heart Secondary School | Distance | 39.7km | Pupils | 558 |
| School Name | Beara Community School | Distance | 40.0km | Pupils | 298 |
| School Name | Scoil Mhuire | Distance | 42.8km | Pupils | 106 |
| School Name | Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine | Distance | 46.6km | Pupils | 614 |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
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| Type | Bus | Distance | 2.0km | Stop | Baltimore | Route | 266a | Destination | Baltimore | Provider | Tfi Local Link Cork |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 2.0km | Stop | Baltimore | Route | 266b | Destination | Baltimore | Provider | Tfi Local Link Cork |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 2.6km | Stop | Baltimore East | Route | 266a | Destination | Castletownshend | Provider | Tfi Local Link Cork |
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| Type | Bus | Distance | 2.6km | Stop | Baltimore East | Route | 266b | Destination | Union Hall | Provider | Tfi Local Link Cork |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 5.5km | Stop | Lisheen Lower | Route | 265 | Destination | Skibbereen | Provider | Tfi Local Link Cork |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 5.5km | Stop | Lisheen Lower | Route | 237 | Destination | Skibbereen | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 6.3km | Stop | Lisheen School | Route | 265 | Destination | Crookhaven | Provider | Tfi Local Link Cork |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 8.0km | Stop | Church Cross | Route | 265 | Destination | Crookhaven | Provider | Tfi Local Link Cork |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 8.0km | Stop | Church Cross | Route | 237 | Destination | Cork | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 8.0km | Stop | Church Cross | Route | 270 | Destination | Skibbereen | Provider | Bus Éireann |
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BER Details
BER No: 114457450
Energy Performance Indicator: 244.0 kWh/m2/yr
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- Date listed28/08/2026
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