Rope Walk Cottage, Winter'S Hill, Kinsale, Co. Cork, P17RR26
€395,000
- Price per m²:€4,759
- Estimated Stamp Duty:€3,950
- Selling Type:By Private Treaty
- BER No:116540584
- Energy Performance:288.0 kWh/m2/yr
About this property
Highlights
- charming two-storey period property located on Winter's Hill
- lovely views over Kinsale town and harbour
- short walk to the centre of Kinsale town
- wonderful opportunity to modernise and upgrade existing property
- off-street parking for one car and patio garden
Description
Character filled four-bedroomed period property, with views over Kinsale Harbour and within walking distance of the town centre The sale of Rope Walk Cottage offers a wonderful opportunity for a purchaser to acquire a property steeped in history and with origins dating to the early part of the last century. Located on Winter's Hill at the beginning of Compass Hill, this is a two-storey semi-detached home with off-street parking and patio garden and is perched in an elevated position with birds-eye views over Kinsale town and harbour. The property is perfectly habitable as it stands and offers accommodation over two floors with livingroom, sunroom, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom downstairs and three bedrooms upstairs. A new owner may wish to modernise and put their own stamp on the property and open up the living space to the garden further to maximise light and views. Rope Walk Cottage is a short walk to the centre of town, making it an ideal base as a holiday home or full time residence. It's name is taken from the history of rope making which was synonymous with several parts of Kinsale including Winter's Hill during the 19th century to support the busy maritime trade and fishing industry. Oil fired central heating.
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| School Name | Scoil Naomh Eltin | Distance | 200m | Pupils | 400 |
| School Name | St Multose National School | Distance | 1.1km | Pupils | 54 |
| School Name | Gaelscoil Chionn Tsáile | Distance | 1.1km | Pupils | 145 |
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| School Name | Summercove National School | Distance | 1.5km | Pupils | 217 |
| School Name | Belgooly National School | Distance | 5.2km | Pupils | 352 |
| School Name | Dunderrow National School | Distance | 5.5km | Pupils | 181 |
| School Name | Ballinspittle National School | Distance | 6.5km | Pupils | 184 |
| School Name | Ballinadee National School | Distance | 7.2km | Pupils | 103 |
| School Name | Gurraneasig National School | Distance | 10.1km | Pupils | 59 |
| School Name | Ballyheada National School | Distance | 10.5km | Pupils | 164 |
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| School Name | Kinsale Community School | Distance | 390m | Pupils | 1498 |
| School Name | Coláiste Na Toirbhirte | Distance | 14.9km | Pupils | 451 |
| School Name | Edmund Rice College | Distance | 15.3km | Pupils | 577 |
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| School Name | St. Brogan's College | Distance | 15.8km | Pupils | 861 |
| School Name | Bandon Grammar School | Distance | 15.9km | Pupils | 717 |
| School Name | Hamilton High School | Distance | 15.9km | Pupils | 429 |
| School Name | Carrigaline Community School | Distance | 15.9km | Pupils | 1060 |
| School Name | Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui Leighin | Distance | 16.2km | Pupils | 283 |
| School Name | Coláiste Muire- Réalt Na Mara | Distance | 19.1km | Pupils | 518 |
| School Name | Coláiste An Spioraid Naoimh | Distance | 20.1km | Pupils | 700 |
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| Type | Bus | Distance | 400m | Stop | Kinsale | Route | 226x | Destination | Mtu | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 400m | Stop | Kinsale | Route | 255 | Destination | Kinsale | Provider | Tfi Local Link Cork |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 400m | Stop | Kinsale | Route | 253c | Destination | Town Shuttle | Provider | Tfi Local Link Cork |
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| Type | Bus | Distance | 400m | Stop | Kinsale | Route | 253 | Destination | Clonakilty | Provider | Tfi Local Link Cork |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 400m | Stop | Kinsale | Route | 226 | Destination | Kent Train Station | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 400m | Stop | Kinsale | Route | 255 | Destination | Mtu Bishopstown | Provider | Tfi Local Link Cork |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 400m | Stop | Kinsale | Route | 254 | Destination | Kinsale Hotel | Provider | Tfi Local Link Cork |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 400m | Stop | Kinsale | Route | 226 | Destination | Kinsale | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 400m | Stop | Kinsale | Route | 255 | Destination | Cork University Hospital | Provider | Tfi Local Link Cork |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 400m | Stop | Kinsale | Route | 253 | Destination | Kinsale | Provider | Tfi Local Link Cork |
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BER Details
BER No: 116540584
Energy Performance Indicator: 288.0 kWh/m2/yr
Ad performance
- Date listed30/01/2026
- Views979
- Potential views if upgraded to an Advantage Ad1,596
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