32 The Moorings, Skibbereen, Ashton, Co. Cork, P81T623
€350,000
- Price per m²:€2,691
- Estimated Stamp Duty:€3,500
- Selling Type:By Private Treaty
About this property
Highlights
- • South-facing position overlooking a large green area, bringing exceptional light and an open, peaceful outlook
- • Spacious c. 1,400 sq. ft residence with well-proportioned rooms, reflecting the generous design of an established development
- • Private, fully enclosed rear patio with sheltered seating area and colourful flower beds
- • Four-bedroom layout with master ensuite, ideal for families, downsizers or those working from home
- • Prime location within a quiet cul de sac, just a level walk to Skibbereen town and surrounded by excellent sporting amenities
Description
A beautifully presented four-bedroom, B rated home set on the peaceful edge of town, where south-facing sunshine, generous living spaces and a private enclosed patio combine to create something rather special. Set gently on the edge of Skibbereen, where the town softens into open countryside and the River Ilen winds quietly through the valley, this beautifully presented four-bedroom home offers a life of ease, light and quiet contentment. Positioned within a mature cul-de-sac and enjoying a prized south-facing aspect, it looks out onto an open green, with the wider town within easy reach just beyond, a pleasant reminder that everything you need is never very far away. From the moment of arrival, there is a sense of welcome. A natural stone wall frames the approach, softening the boundary and hinting at the care and pride that continues throughout. The house itself is instantly appealing, bright, balanced and reassuringly solid. Inside the entrance hall is warm and inviting, offering a gentle introduction to a home that has been thoughtfully maintained and tastefully styled. The living room is a particularly charming space, centred around a stove that earns its place on a winter's evening, whilst soft natural tones and generous proportions create a room that feels relaxed and cosy whatever the occasion. To the rear, the home opens effortlessly into a spacious kitchen and dining area, the true heart of the house. Bathed in light and made for everyday living, the adjoining utility room adds a sensible touch, keeping the rhythms of daily life neatly tucked away. Upstairs, the sense of space continues. Four well-proportioned bedrooms offer flexibility for growing families, visiting guests, or those simply seeking room to breathe. The master bedroom, complete with its own en suite, provides a peaceful retreat, whilst the remaining rooms are bright and comfortable. Outside, the home reveals one of its most delightful surprises. Tucked discreetly behind a solid side entrance, the rear patio is a private and sheltered haven, fully paved, beautifully enclosed and framed with colourful flower beds. It is a space made for long summer evenings, unhurried morning coffees and lazy afternoons when you have nowhere else to be. What truly sets this property apart is the balance it strikes. It offers the reassurance of a well-established development, with more generous space both inside and out than many newer homes, whilst remaining within an easy, level walk of the town and close to a fine range of sporting and recreational amenities. Whether a first step onto the property ladder, a move closer to everyday convenience, or a gentle transition to a more relaxed way of living, this home adapts beautifully. With Cork Airport approximately 80km away, Kerry Airport within 120km, and the vibrant towns of Bantry and Clonakilty just 30km distant, the wider world remains easily within reach, yet here, in this quiet corner of Skibbereen, life feels pleasantly self-contained. A home of warmth, balance and quiet charm, ready for whoever is lucky enough to find it. Copy this link for a fully interactive virtual tour: https://tours.hol.ie/32-themoorings/
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School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
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| School Name | St Joseph's Skibbereen | Distance | 960m | Pupils | 195 |
| School Name | St Patrick's Boys' National School | Distance | 980m | Pupils | 214 |
| School Name | Gaelscoil Dr M Ui Shuilleabhain | Distance | 1.1km | Pupils | 78 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Abbeystrewry National School | Distance | 1.7km | Pupils | 139 |
| School Name | Dreeny National School | Distance | 5.9km | Pupils | 25 |
| School Name | Castletownshend National School | Distance | 6.0km | Pupils | 93 |
| School Name | Maulatrahane National School | Distance | 6.4km | Pupils | 36 |
| School Name | Lisheen National School | Distance | 7.4km | Pupils | 56 |
| School Name | Kilcoe National School | Distance | 8.1km | Pupils | 24 |
| School Name | Rath National School | Distance | 8.2km | Pupils | 121 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Skibbereen Community School | Distance | 1.2km | Pupils | 945 |
| School Name | Mount St Michael | Distance | 17.5km | Pupils | 379 |
| School Name | Colaiste Pobail Bheanntraí | Distance | 17.9km | Pupils | 766 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Schull Community College | Distance | 19.2km | Pupils | 359 |
| School Name | Maria Immaculata Community College | Distance | 21.0km | Pupils | 639 |
| School Name | Clonakilty Community College | Distance | 27.9km | Pupils | 700 |
| School Name | Sacred Heart Secondary School | Distance | 28.4km | Pupils | 558 |
| School Name | Scoil Mhuire | Distance | 33.0km | Pupils | 106 |
| School Name | Bandon Grammar School | Distance | 41.4km | Pupils | 717 |
| School Name | Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine | Distance | 42.3km | Pupils | 614 |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Bus | Distance | 700m | Stop | Skibbereen North | Route | 230 | Destination | Skibbereen | Provider | West Cork Connect |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 780m | Stop | Skibbereen North | Route | 237 | Destination | Schull | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 790m | Stop | Skibbereen North | Route | 266b | Destination | Baltimore | Provider | Tfi Local Link Cork |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Bus | Distance | 860m | Stop | Skibbereen | Route | 266b | Destination | Baltimore | Provider | Tfi Local Link Cork |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 860m | Stop | Skibbereen | Route | 266a | Destination | Baltimore | Provider | Tfi Local Link Cork |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 860m | Stop | Skibbereen | Route | 230 | Destination | Cork Saint Patrick's Quay | Provider | West Cork Connect |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 860m | Stop | Skibbereen | Route | 265 | Destination | Crookhaven | Provider | Tfi Local Link Cork |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 860m | Stop | Skibbereen | Route | 237 | Destination | Skibbereen | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 860m | Stop | Skibbereen | Route | 270 | Destination | Skibbereen Via Bally | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.0km | Stop | Townshend Street | Route | 265 | Destination | Crookhaven | Provider | Tfi Local Link Cork |
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- Date listed21/04/2026
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