Birchfield House, Fernhill Road, Carrigaline, Co. Cork, P43FY83
€975,000
- Price per m²:€3,351
- Estimated Stamp Duty:€9,750
- Selling Type:By Private Treaty
- BER No:113167779
- Energy Performance:250.81 kWh/m2/yr
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Description
Michael Pigott Auctioneer & Valuer proudly offers for sale this substantial country style residence on 3 acres situated in a prime location just on the Cork side of Carrigaline town. The property offers endless potential given the nature, size and location of the site for future development and its easy access to near future M28 (main Cork-Ringaskiddy road). The zoning for this house and lands is: Existing Residential, Mixed Residential or Other Uses. This gorgeous family home is nicely positioned in the centre of the holding which offers a wonderfully peaceful setting offering unbeatable privacy. The 3 acres consist of a spacious garden in front, featuring numerous matures trees, shrubs and plants. It has a large field facing Fernhill Road with another large field at the rear of the house that boasts the perfect east, south, west orientation always allowing maximum light. The rear of the house has a yard and 4 stables plus a large garage for storage plus a very large shed(~150M2). The rear field contains apple trees, a large polytunnel, and a chicken house. The house itself offers a huge amount of both living and bedroom accommodation that comprises of a large attractive welcoming entrance hall with double doors leading to the front garden, a spacious lounge, an extensive bespoke kitchen designed to a French Country style with a new range style cooker/oven and has an arched opening to a large sunroom with a double height ceiling with double doors leading out to a patio/courtyard and pergola. Leading off the kitchen is a large utility room featuring a large airing cupboard, a guest WC and then onto a separate wing of the house. This comprises of a large bedroom with en-suite bathroom, boot room, large family/TV room making this very suitable accommodation for a granny flat/visitor. It has separate independent access via a door leading to the external patio/courtyard. At first floor level, it offers 4 spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property is nicely set back from the main road approached via a 120-meter tree-lined tarmacadam driveway with easy access to the future M28 and Lower Harbour Industries along with the Port of Cork & National Maritime College of Ireland. *VIEWING STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT* FEATURES: Size: c. 291.52 sq m (3,135 sq ft) Gas Fired Zoned Central Heating High speed Fibre Optic Broadband Mahogany Double Glazed Windows & Doors Magnificent c. 3 acres site with zoning Stables & Outbuildings Mature gardens front and rear Private Tarmacadam driveway Minutes to all amenities & services in Carrigaline Easy access to near future M28 (Cork-Ringaskddy Road) Minutes drive to all major pharmaceutical companies/employers in Ringaskiddy Short commute to Cork City Centre, Cork Airport & Ringaskiddy SERVICES: Mains water supply, private septic & soakway on site, mains ESB & telephone ACCOMMODATION: Entrance Hallway – 5.45m x 2.75m Original pine solid wooden floor, teak hardwood front door, alarm control panel, centre lights, curtain pole, French doors with side glazed panels with delightful views over garden and paddock. Kitchen/Dining – 4.55m x 6.71m Marble tile floor with electric under floor heating, traditional solid wooden kitchen with centre island, integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer, extractor fan, tile splashback, large bay window with Roman blinds, recessed lighting, open plan to sun lounge, centre light, granite worktop, corner window. Utility Room – 3.74m x 3m Tile floor with electric under floor heating, extensive fitted units, stainless steel vanity unit, plumbed for washing machine and dryer, centre light. Sun Lounge – 4.9m x 4.10m Marble tile floor with electric under floor heating, double height ceiling, velux window, feature apex window, extensive glazing, double doors to patio area, Roman blinds, centre lights, wall lights, free standing gas fired stove, open plan to kitchen/dining area. Living Room – 6.84m x 4.54m Carpet floor, large bay window with roller blind, curtain pole, recessed light, open fireplace with freestanding gas fired stove, cornicing, centre light. Hallway – 5.06m x 1m Solid wooden floor, Roman blinds. Guest WC – 1.98m x 0.95m Tile floor, WC, WHB, centre light, staircase with carpet flooring, wall lights. Rear Hall – 2.5m x 2.21m Stone tile floor, rear door, centre light, curtain pole. Sitting Room – 6.95m x 5.18m Carpet floor, large open fireplace with brick surround and overhead wooden mantle, wall lights, Roman blinds, curtain poles, large bay window with roller blind and recessed lighting. Bedroom – 4.26m x 4.45m Carpet floor, Roman blinds, centre light. En Suite – 3.3m x 1.83m Porcelain tile floor with electric under floor heating, large walk-in electric shower unit with chrome enclosure and tile surround, WC, WHB, wall mirror with side wall light, centre light, extractor unit, curtain pole. FIRST FLOOR Landing Area Carpet floor. Master Bedroom – 4.45m x 4.25m Carpet floor, large built-in wardrobe unit, Roman blinds, centre light. En Suite – 3.35m x 1.81m Porcelain tile floor with electric under floor heating, free standing bath, WC, WHB with overhead wall mirror and side wall lights, centre light. Bedroom 2 – 5.03m x 3.33m Carpet floor, Roman blinds, centre light. Bedroom 3 – 3.22m x 3.5m Carpet floor, curtain pole, centre light, wardrobe unit. Bedroom 4 – 3.48m x 4.25m Original pine solid wooden floor, wall lights, roller blinds, centre light, hidden door access to main attic. Shower Room – 2.33m x 2.23m Porcelain tile floor with electric under floor heating, electric shower unit with tile surround and chrome enclosure, WC, WHB with overhead mirror and side light, trap door to overhead attic, extractor unit, recessed light. Out Buildings – 18.37m x 3.6m Comprises of four stable boxes and tack room with a lean to garage area to the rear with access to enclosed yard. Enclosed Large Shed – 20m x 4m DIRECTIONS: From the Cork direction coming into Carrigaline town, turn left at the roundabout by Carrigaline Court Hotel. Proceed out this road and go straight through the traffic lights. Go past the main entrance to Waterpark and pass the graveyard on the right-hand side. Take your next left and continue along this road, keeping left at the Y-junction. The property is located on the right handside before the back of Herons Wood estate. Follow Eircode P43 FY83
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School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
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| School Name | Carrigaline Educate Together National School | Distance | 350m | Pupils | 442 |
| School Name | Carrigaline Community Special School | Distance | 680m | Pupils | 45 |
| School Name | Gaelscoil Charraig Uí Leighin | Distance | 740m | Pupils | 596 |
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| School Name | St Mary's Church Of Ireland National School | Distance | 770m | Pupils | 209 |
| School Name | Sonas Special Primary Junior School | Distance | 1.1km | Pupils | 48 |
| School Name | Owenabue Etns | Distance | 1.2km | Pupils | 91 |
| School Name | Holy Well National School (scoil Tobair Naofa) | Distance | 1.5km | Pupils | 802 |
| School Name | Shanbally National School | Distance | 1.9km | Pupils | 206 |
| School Name | St Mary's School Rochestown | Distance | 3.9km | Pupils | 81 |
| School Name | Ringskiddy National School | Distance | 3.9km | Pupils | 58 |
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| School Name | Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui Leighin | Distance | 720m | Pupils | 283 |
| School Name | Carrigaline Community School | Distance | 970m | Pupils | 1060 |
| School Name | Edmund Rice College | Distance | 1.9km | Pupils | 577 |
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| School Name | St Francis Capuchin College | Distance | 4.9km | Pupils | 777 |
| School Name | St Peter's Community School | Distance | 5.3km | Pupils | 353 |
| School Name | Coláiste Muire- Réalt Na Mara | Distance | 6.2km | Pupils | 518 |
| School Name | Coláiste Muire | Distance | 6.7km | Pupils | 704 |
| School Name | Carrignafoy Community College | Distance | 7.2km | Pupils | 356 |
| School Name | Douglas Community School | Distance | 7.3km | Pupils | 562 |
| School Name | Nagle Community College | Distance | 7.5km | Pupils | 297 |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
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| Type | Bus | Distance | 680m | Stop | Bridgemount | Route | 225 | Destination | Haulbowline (nmci) | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 680m | Stop | Bridgemount | Route | 225l | Destination | Haulbowline Island | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 760m | Stop | Waterpark | Route | 225l | Destination | Haulbowline Island | Provider | Bus Éireann |
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| Type | Bus | Distance | 770m | Stop | Waterpark | Route | 225 | Destination | Kent Train Station | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.0km | Stop | Glenwood | Route | 220a | Destination | South Mall | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.0km | Stop | Glenwood | Route | 220c | Destination | Crosshaven | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.0km | Stop | Glenwood | Route | 220 | Destination | Carrigaline | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.0km | Stop | Glenwood | Route | 225 | Destination | Haulbowline (nmci) | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.0km | Stop | Glenwood | Route | 220x | Destination | Crosshaven | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.0km | Stop | Herons Wood | Route | 220a | Destination | Fort Camden | Provider | Bus Éireann |
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BER Details
BER No: 113167779
Energy Performance Indicator: 250.81 kWh/m2/yr
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- Date listed17/04/2026
- Views751
- Potential views if upgraded to an Advantage Ad1,224
Daft ID: 16546096