Praslin, Maglin, Ballincollig, Cork, P31Y798

Open viewings: Wednesday 8th April from 1.00pm - 2.00pm Saturday 11th April from 4.30pm - 5.30pm Sherry FitzGerald are delighted to present Praslin, a substantial and beautifully maintained five-bedroom detached family home set on approximately 0.54 acres in the highly sought-after Maglin area of Ballincollig. Extending to approximately 3,000 sq. ft., this impressive residence offers a superb balance of generous living and bedroom accommodation, thoughtfully designed to cater for modern family living. Built in 2000 and exceptionally well cared for, the home has been enhanced with drylining and pumped insulation, ensuring both comfort and energy efficiency throughout. Internally, the property is bright, spacious and highly versatile. A welcoming entrance hall leads to a selection of well-proportioned reception rooms, including a comfortable living room, a separate lounge, and an open-plan kitchen/dining area which forms the heart of the home. The adjoining sunroom is a standout feature, flooded with natural light from its triple-aspect design and offering seamless access to the rear garden, creating an ideal space for both everyday living and entertaining. A utility room, guest W.C., and a versatile additional room suitable for use as a playroom, home office or sixth bedroom complete the ground floor accommodation. Upstairs, the home continues to impress with five bedrooms, two of which benefit from ensuite facilities, including a generous main bedroom. The remaining bedrooms are all well-proportioned and serviced by a large family bathroom, providing excellent comfort and practicality for growing families. Externally, the property enjoys a private and mature setting, accessed via a cast iron gate and framed by a stone boundary wall. The front of the home offers ample off-street parking on a spacious driveway, complemented by well-maintained lawns and mature planting. To the rear, the expansive west-facing garden is beautifully maintained, featuring a large lawn, patio area ideal for outdoor dining, and a variety of mature trees and shrubs that provide both privacy and a picturesque setting. A detached garage offers excellent additional storage or workspace. Situated in the popular Maglin area, Praslin enjoys a peaceful, semi-rural setting, down a secluded laneway while remaining just minutes from Ballincollig town centre and its wide range of amenities including schools, shops, restaurants and recreational facilities. The property also benefits from convenient access to Cork City and major road networks. Combining generous accommodation, a superb site and a highly desirable location, Praslin represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a truly exceptional family home. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all that this impressive property has to offer. Entrance Hall 4.93m x 2.63m. You enter the home through a beautiful front door with side-wing glazing, and you are greeted with a cozy and welcoming entrance hall complete with wood flooring, overhead light fitting and a large window to the front of the property offering ample natural light. Living Room 4.27m x 6.81m. The living room is accessed from the entrance hall and offers a great deal of natural light from a large bay window showing the front of the property. This room also features stunning handmade ash wood flooring, ceiling light fixture, a solid fuel burning stove that is framed by a marble mantle and cornicing. Kitchen 7.57m x 5.08m. The kitchen comprises of fitted floor and eye-level units incorporating an integrated double oven, stainless steel sink, four-plate hob and dishwasher. The kitchen area features a stunning tiled floor, tiled splashback and overhead light fixture. The kitchen is directly connected to both the dining room and the sunroom, making it a perfect space for hosting and entertaining. Sunroom 3.96m x 4.68m. The bright and airy sunroom offers a wealth of natural light from the large, triple aspect panoramic windows surrounding the room with more stunning scenery of the expansive west-facing rear garden. The sunroom features tiled flooring, access to the patio and rear garden through a glass door, and access to the kitchen. Dining Room 5.82m x 7.71m. The dining room is open and spacious offering access to the entrance hall, the utility, the lounge, and the rear garden via a glass sliding door. This room also offers wood flooring, recessed lighting and a chandelier light fixture and windows to the both the front and the rear of the property. Lounge 4.40m x 5.16m. The dual aspect lounge is situated to the front of the property and offers carpet flooring, overhead light fixture, and two windows. Utility Room 4.40m x 2.56m. Located just off the dining room, the utility is fitted with tiled flooring, ample storage space, a stainless-steel sink with a window above it, showing the rear of the property. The utility room is also plumbed for washing machine and dryer. WC 2.57m x 0.81m. The downstairs WC is a partially tiled 2-piece suite with overhead lighting and a wall-mounted mirror. Landing The landing benefits from a wealth of natural light from two large, feature windows overlooking the front of the property. As well as this, the landing offers carpet flooring, recessed lighting and access to the rest of the upstairs accommodation. Main Bedroom 4.16m x 5.85m. A generously sized, dual aspect double bedroom with natural wood flooring, windows offering views over the front and side of the property, recessed ceiling lighting and a chandelier light fixture and built-in wardrobe units. Additionally, the room offers the benefit of an ensuite bathroom. Ensuite 1.81m x 3.79m. A partially tiled four-piece suite featuring four low energy spotlights, a heated electric wall-mounted mirror and heated towel rack, a corner shower with a rainfall shower head and a Jacuzzi whirlpool bath. A Velux window provides natural light and ventilation. Bedroom 2 3.71m x 4.10m. This double bedroom offers views over the rear of the property and features wood flooring and a centre ceiling light fixture, as well as ensuite access. Ensuite 2 A partially tiled three-piece shower suite featuring a centre ceiling light, a wall-mounted mirror and a Velux window providing natural light and ventilation. Bedroom 3 4.27m x 3.46m. Another double bedroom with wood flooring, a centre ceiling light fixture with views of the front of the house. Bedroom 4 3.03m x 3.79m. A further double bedroom with a Velux window to the rear garden with wood flooring and a centre ceiling light fixture. Bedroom 5/Study 2.76m x 2.72m. Another bedroom, currently utilised as a home office featuring wood flooring, overhead light fixture, and a window to the side of the property. Bathroom 2.94m x 2.91m. Partially tiled three-piece bath suite with the benefit of a shower attachment. As well as this, the bathroom offers a ceiling light fixture, wall-mounted heated towel rack, a Velux window and a mirror above the sink. Garden: The home is accessed via a cast iron gate with a beautiful stone boundary wall running along the front of the property. The front of the property offers ample parking for several cars on the tarmac driveway with well-maintained mature hedges, trees and shrubs to either side as well as a lawned area. The large, west-facing rear garden features a lovely patio area, perfect for entertaining and al fresco dining while enjoying the stunning views on offer from the beautifully maintained lawn featuring a variety of trees, shrubs and flowers dotted around the manicured lawn. Additionally, there is a large garage detached from the property found in the rear garden, providing a wealth of storage space.