Kimberley, Camden Road, Crosshaven, Co. Cork, P43H297

Welcome to Kimberley a detached family home sitting on an elevated site in Crosshaven with expansive views. Starting its life in 1899 and originally known as Coolbeg, this impressive detached family home was one of the first of three properties constructed on Camden Road. Built for the British army at the time they sought the best site with the most commanding views and Kimberly was given the site most forward of all of so that the rest of the houses on Camden Road are slightly set back allowing Kimberley to achieve a 180 degree vista. As a result when at this home inside or out you are treated to views that spread from Drakes Pool, over Currabinny, across to Cobh and out to Whitegate. On a fine day your eye is drawn from the Knockmealdown across to Galteemore and Galtee Beag. Given how splendid the site is the house does not disappoint. Having gone through a series of renovations and extensions over the years it now presents as an impressive 2,083 sq. ft. detached home along with a detached garage which extends to a further 200 sq. ft. In the current owners guardianship the property was extended first in 1988 at ground floor level with the upstairs enjoying its own new lease of life in the year 2000. The kitchen was treated to a splendid atrium roof window in 2008 which almost spans the entire room and floods it with light and sunshine. During these extensions the best of craftsmanship was used. The features of a property originally constructed in 1899 are in evidence still in this home and were added to by the use of elements taken with permission from The Grand Hotel in Crosshaven when it closed down. Colombian pine from Canada was chosen for the roof of the sunroom given its durability. At the time this home was given double frontage to the roadside and a detached home, separate to the detached garage alongside with and with a driveway beyond again gives an idea of its width. With pristine white wash walls interspersed with equally pristine saffron yellow trimmings and varnish woodwork with an incredible shine giving pops of colour to the external of this home, arriving at Kimberley is welcoming. It is up to individual tastes as to which side of the home you would call the front and which is the rear. When constructed the front door was to the sea but with today’s needs for convenience the current owners created a new entrance hall leading into the home. The accommodation now presents with entrance hall, open plan kitchen cum dining room with atrium ceiling, open plan lounge cum family room, extensive sun room, bathroom and back hall all at entry level. The first floor is home to three double bedrooms the master is a suite of its own with walk in dressing room. The first floor could easily be reconfigured should a discerning purchaser wish in order to create more bedrooms. The gardens surrounding Kimberley are lovely. Arriving outside you are met with a pedestrian path leading between the house and the garage and covered with trellis with climbing clematis waiting to burst open in colour shortly. Surrounding the house to the side and on the waterside is a patio ideal for sitting in any time of the day. Part of this patio is sheltered by the overhang of an extensive deck adjoining the house at first floor level. The gardens are laid to lawn in the main with mature hedging enclosing them on all sides. The garden is spread over two tiers and a selection of patio spaces are strategically placed to avail of the sun wherever it might be in the day. The original stone wall enclosed the property from the roadside. A double driveway to the side of the garage takes care of all parking needs Viewing by appointment Accommodation Entrance Hall: 2.3m x 1.76m A beautifully bright and inviting entrance hall finished in wood panelling with white sitting on top of buttercup yellow split at dado height. A hint of what this home has to offer is seen from here with a sash window looking into the main living room while another glazed window looks into the kitchen. A roof window floods the entire entrance with lots of natural light. The floor is finished with Karndean laid in clever diagonal with border. Glazed door to kitchen cum dining room. Kitchen cum dining room: 6.4m x 3.8m The kitchen of this home is arranged in a U shape with a host of floor and eye level units. Finished in shaker style units of country cream this kitchen caters for all needs. A Belfast sink gives character to the room and an appealing pattern in the tiling between the kitchen and floor level units gives a lovely punch of colour. The same Karndean floor is carried through to here from the entrance and again laid on the horizontal with border tile gives a very pleasing finish. Double ovens sit side by side beneath a 5 ringed gas hob. A stainless steel extra-large extractor sits overhead complete with stainless steel backdrop. Pull out drawers and baskets along with carousel units, wine racks and larder presses complete the storage offering within this room. A stainless steel fridge sits within a tall bank of units. The countertop is finished a mix of highly varnished teak worktop which blends with a speckled polished granite countertop in places. The utility functions sit off to the other side of the entrance to this room tucked away where it is plumbed for washing machine and vented for tumble dryer. The piece de resistance in this room is the atrium ceiling finished with a series of spotlights and downlighters. Finished with wood panelling made from Holly the finish is magnificent and floods the room with all day sunshine and natural light. A low level unit gives open shelving an ideal spot to keep cookbooks. The dining table is set off to one side. Lounge cum family room: 8.2m x 4.7m The lounge cum family room of this home is cosy and inviting. The lounge area greets you on entry and couples up as a more formal dining. The back wall of this room is fitted with bespoke furniture created by Paul Keal along with the owner themselves and is almost ship like in finish. This bespoke furniture offers open display shelving with a backwash of fitted light creating a beautiful effect. Beneath the open shelves are fitted presses offering a host of storage. There are two deep set windows either side of the room looking back into the kitchen form one side and out into the sunroom with the views beyond from the other. A step down leads you into the cosier side of the room arranged around an open fireplace set into the original wall of the house. This original wall is whitewashed and encases the room. A raised fire hearth with salvaged beam as mantle sits perfectly within this space. The entire room is finished with carpet and wood panelled ceiling with cross beams and the overall effect with the views as a backdrop is appealing. A central staircase with bespoke cupboards beneath leads from here to the floor above and a landing window throws plenty of additional natural light into the room. Glazed door from the kitchen and glazed door to the sunroom beyond. Sunroom: 7.2m x 4.5m It is difficult to grasp if you are inside or out when you step into this room such is the spectacular scene that opens up. The proportions of this room are tremendous with the exterior walls wrapped in glazing and the back wall, original to the house is whitewashed. The light just bounces around from all sides of this room. The 180 degree views from here emphasize the breadth, continuity, and immersive nature of the scene unfolding outside. Finished with Colombian pine from Canada with recessed lights it is difficult to leave this room any time of the day. Finished with carpet. Opening doors lead out onto the covered patio and gardens beyond. Back Hall: 2.1m x 1.0m The back hall leads through to the family bathroom at this level and takes care of all storage needs for coats and shoes. Finished with Brazilian walnut (lapacho) floor highly varnished. Bathroom: 2.6m x 2.1m Located at ground floor level this family bathroom is finished with Brazilian walnut (lapacho) floor carried through from the back hall and varnished to give a great shine. There is a three piece white suite fitted here which gives Adelphi pedestal sink, Wc and bath tub with telephone shower attachment. Fully tiled over the bath and shower area the room is finished with wood panelling to dado height. Natural light and ventilation are taken from the gable window. Heated towel rail and radiator fitted. Stairs/Landing: Painted in pleasing tones and finished with carpet the stairway and landing are beautifully bright. A bespoke fitted cupboard fitted into a recess complete with lights acts as a home office location with pull out counter top to work easily from here. Wall lights fitted as standard. A gable window floods the landing and staircase below with natural light. Main Bedroom: 7.6m x 5.6m A spectacular room running the entire width of the property looking out to sea. The room has been enhanced over the years and now enjoys a series of window along its gable and returning the sides to capture all of the views offered beyond. A deep set bay window is centred within the room and offers a peaceful place to just sit. Double doors take up position on the western gable and lead out onto a teak decked balcony beyond to take in the afternoon and setting sun. The room is finished in natural tones with a series of roof lights in the curved ceiling as well as complementing wall lights. A neutral carpet finishes. Dressing Room: 3.4m x 3.0m Located off the main bedroom is a perfectly proportioned dressing room. Finished with the same carpet as that in the main bedroom this room is fitted with wall to wall tall robes taking care of all storage needs. Bedroom 2: 3.1m x 3.0m Located to the other side of the house is a lovely double bedroom. The bed sits alongside a panelled wall with bespoke cabinetry overhead. A study desk/vanity takes up position alongside tall robe and gives additional storage should the need arise. Bedroom 3: 4.8m x 3.1m Another beautiful double bedroom with corner full height windows and door looking out over the view. This room was enhanced during one of the extensions giving it much more space than it already had. An arched ceiling brings you through from the bedroom space to the free standing robes. Glazed door leads out onto the adjoining balcony. Bathroom: 3.0m x 2.2m Three piece white bathroom suite with corner entry shower, pedestal sink and Wc. Finished in nautical tones of blue and white the bathroom is fully tiled within the shower and wc area with border tile punching at dado height. A complementing vinyl floor is laid. Double cupboard to take care of storage needs and home to the hot press. A gable window takes care of natural light and ventilation. Vanity unit fitted. Garage: 7.8m x 4m A fine double garage with painted concrete floor is access via a side door or double teak doors that lead out onto the road. Whitewashed with saffron yellow fascia and soffit the garage in itself is striking. It is an ideal storage space with built in work shelves. It is perfectly placed to allow the new owner to extend out and create something more permanent here. The property is fitted with oil central heating and the boiler is located within the garage. Outside: The gardens surrounding Kimberley are lovely. Arriving outside you are met with a pedestrian path leading between the house and the garage and covered with trellis with climbing clematis waiting to burst open in colour shortly. Surrounding the house to the side and on the waterside is a patio ideal for sitting in any time of the day. Part of this patio is sheltered by the overhang of an extensive deck adjoining the house at first floor level. The gardens are laid to lawn in the main with mature hedging enclosing them on all sides. The garden is spread over two tiers and a selection of patio spaces are strategically placed to avail of the sun wherever it might be in the day. The original stone wall enclosed the property from the roadside. A double driveway to the side of the garage takes care of all parking needs