Springmount House, Sunday's Well Road, Sunday's Well, Co. Cork, T23V6P9

Springmount House, Sunday's Well Road, Cork City, Co. Cork, T23 V6P9 Welcome to Springmount House an early Victorian property dating from 1840 where houses from this period often involved transitioning from simple, balanced Georgian designs to more varied, decorative styles. This included elements such as sash windows, stucco-covered walls, and sometimes, gothic decorations like castellation or pointed windows. Springmount House took all of the softer parts of those elements. It is reported that the Earl of Cork enjoyed many a party in Springmount house in its early days. The property later became the home for the governor of Cork City Gaol, with an underground tunnel running from the gaol directly to the house allowing the governor easy access. The property is mentioned in the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage as “Detached eight-bay two-storey house, built c.1840. Central bay flanked by full-height canted bays. Various returns and additions to rear. Hipped and pitched slate roofs, pyramidal to canted bays, with rendered chimneystacks. Rendered walls. Square-headed openings”. In its appraisal it notes: “A large scale detached house which makes the most of its elevated south facing site, with the canted bays maximising light and views. Together with the former gate lodge and fine entrance sweep to the south, it forms part of an interesting group. This house, with its generous grounds and gate lodge, is a reminder of a time when the area had a more rural character, before it became a fashionable suburb.” Set along one of Cork’s most historic and picturesque addresses, this exceptional period residence in Sunday’s Well offers a rare opportunity to acquire a home of architectural charm, generous proportions, and enduring elegance — all within minutes of Cork City Centre. Period homes of this calibre in Sunday’s Well seldom come to market. Combining historical character, generous accommodation, and an unrivalled setting, this is a property that will appeal to discerning purchasers seeking something truly special in Cork. The scale and proportions of Springmount House are mirrored inside and out and presents as an extensive 6 bedroomed (4 bed en-suite) detached home of approx. 6,386 sq. ft. (595 sq. m). This home sits on an impressive approx. 1.46 acre (0.59ha) south facing site looking out over Cork city. Offering maximum privacy this home is in need of total refurbishment throughout presenting a tremendous opportunity for purchasers across a wide cohort. It is sure to appeal to home owners and developers alike all of whom will has varying and differing opinions as to how best to use this home and gardens. Many of Springmount House original features are intact from the original tiled reception hall to the impressive front door with its limestone plinth and elegant original surround. The home is perfectly proportioned between reception and bedroom accommodation and enjoys its accommodation spread over two levels with feature bay windows repeated at ground and first floor. The gardens surrounding the property are extensive and mature with a host of planted trees giving that extra layer of privacy. While overgrown in parts it would not take much to bring these gardens back to how they were in their younger days. There are a number of access points to the property from the sweeping driveway off Sundays Well road to the double gates from Convent Avenue. Situated in the heart of Sunday’s Well, one of Cork’s most prestigious residential enclaves, this home enjoys immediate access to riverside walks, Fitzgerald’s Park, and the iconic Shaky Bridge. It is hard to beat Sundays Well as a location within walking distance of University College Cork, leading primary and secondary schools, Bon Secours Hospital, and Cork City Centre, the property offers an exceptional balance of tranquillity and urban convenience. Sunday’s Well is well-serviced with the regular 201 bus route along the road outside, while Cork’s main road networks are also easily accessed. For those commuting beyond the city, Cork Airport is approximately 15–20 minutes by car. Neighbouring areas such as the Western Road offer artisan coffee shops, casual dining, and convenient local stores — while the city centre provides award-winning restaurants, boutique shopping, theatres, and cultural venues. For fitness enthusiasts, the Mardyke Arena and riverside cycling routes are on the doorstep as too is Fitzgerald’s Park offering landscaped gardens, playgrounds, and peaceful river views — ideal for morning jogs, family outings, or evening strolls. Accommodation Entrance hall: 9.77m x 2.96m The original front door opens into a lovely entrance hall arched halfway along and breaking off on a return for the staircase. The front door is set within glazing either side and overhead fanlight. With a floor to ceiling height of 11 feet with cornicing in place the hallway is impressive and has a feature fireplace fitted. This hallway is particularly bright given its scale and natural light brought through from landing window at the upper floor and gable window complete with shutters at the lower level. Staircase leading to upper floors with understairs storage room and separate access to what was once a one bed self-contained annex. Finished with tiled floor, deep cornicing and centre rose. Cloaks Room: Perfectly positioned alongside the entrance hall is a walk in cloaks press with two gable windows looking out over the front of the property. Lounge: 7.4m x 4.8m Located just off the reception hall is this impressive lounge enjoying one of the fabulous deep set bay windows. Shutters are still in place and functioning. A wood floor runs throughout the room and a marble fireplace sits at its heart. The scale of this room is superb with high skirtings, moulded architrave and centre rose. This room is open plan to the adjoining family room with a wood panelled archway but can be easily closed off should the next purchaser wish. Family Room: 5.3m x 2.9m Arched through to the lounge and finished with a continuation of the wood floor. This room offers a myriad of functions. Extensive window with shutters looking out over the south facing gardens. Cornicing and centre rose completes. Living Room: 7.4m x 5.4m A superb second reception room located off the reception hall. This room mirrors the lounge and is fitted with impressive deep bay windows maximising the light and looking south over the gardens. Fireplace fitted with deep set alcoves each side. Cornicing, dado rail and centre rose. Formal dining room: 5.8m x 4.8m Sitting off to the other side of the reception hall is this perfectly proportioned room and while in times past was used as a formal dining room it can with ease turn its hand to any function. Two large windows fitted with shutters look out over the front of the property. Finished with high skirting, cornicing and centre rose. Downstairs WC: Fitted with two piece suite and located off the reception hall. Back hall: With original flag stone flooring this back hall leads through to the expansive open plan kitchen cum dining cum sun room. Home office: 3.8m 2.8m Located off the back hall is a perfectly proportioned home office. Finished with original flagstone floor. Open plan kitchen cum dining room: 6m x 4.6m As dual function rooms go this kitchen cum dining room is superb in size. In its current configuration the kitchen wraps around the walls in an L shape with a tremendous amount of cupboards at floor and eye level. A red brick surround is host to an Aga and give definition to this room. Open plan to the sun room. Sunroom: 5.9m x 4.5m Open plan to the kitchen cum dining room this sun is a bight open space wrapped with windows looking out over the southern and western gardens. Door giving direct access to the patio and gardens. Utility and plant: 4.2m x 3.5m With original flagstone floor the utility is located to the rear of the property off the kitchen. Plumbed and powered to take all the workings of a home of this size. At one stage there had been a fully operational self-contained one bedroomed flat (464 sq. ft.) which could be reinstated should the next purchaser have a requirement. A service staircase leads from this utility to the half landing of the main house. Stairs and Landing: 7.6m x 7.9m The main staircase of this home gives a gentle amber to first floor passing and extensive window at the return. The staircase if finished with hardwood stained handrail with painted ornate newels and spindles. There are two bedrooms located off the half landing which can also be accessed via a back staircase leading down to the back kitchen and utility below. The landing of this home is every bit as spacious as the rest of the rooms in this home and offers a tremendous floor to ceiling heights. An archway leads is set at the midway point and give access to a second hallway giving a large hot press offering plenty of storage. The floor to ceiling height at the first floor level of this home do not disappoint at an impressive 9 ½ feet finished with cornicing and centre rose. Main bedroom suite: 7.4m x 5.8m The main bedroom of this home is indeed a suite of rooms with two different entry points easily changed to one should a discerning purchaser wish. The bedroom is given over as just sleeping accommodation. It has the cast iron fireplace fitted. This room enjoys the mirrored deep set bay windows to those in the lounge below looking out over the city. Door leading from the bedroom to the dressing room and en suite. En-suite: 4.1m x 1.8m Fitted with three piece white bathroom suite to include bathtub. Natural light and ventilation brought into this room via two large windows looking out over the gardens. Dressing Room: 2.5m x 1.9m A superb dressing Room fitted with wall to wall robes. A black cast iron fireplace is fitted. This room is accessed off the landing and returns into the main bedroom and en-suite. It could easily become another bedroom or nursery depending on purchasers requirements. Bedroom 2: 7.4m x 5.4m Another truly superb room with black cast iron fireplace fitted. This room enjoys another feature bay window this is another fine double bedroom. Black cast iron fireplace fitted. En-suite: 2.3m x 1.7m Fitted with three piece suite to include bathtub. Bedroom 3: 5.8m x 4.8m A superbly proportioned room sitting over the formal dining room below. This room is finished with carpet and has black cast iron fireplace with tiled inset, cornicing and centre rose. Two large windows look east over the city. Bedroom 4: 5.7m x 3m Located off the main landing and set between bedroom 1 and 2 this room enjoys tremendous views. Finished with wood floor. Cornicing and fireplace fitted. Bedroom 5: 4.1m x 2.4m A fine double bedroom located to the western gable of the property and access off the half landing. This room offers great proportions and has its own en suite. En-Suite: 3.4m x 1.0m Fitted with three piece suite. A gable windows gives plenty of natural light. Bedroom 6: 4.7m x 4.1m A fine double bedroom located at the rear of the first floor and over the utility this room is accessed from an independent back staircase and hallway from the ground floor. It can also be accessed from the return and to the back of the property is a fine double bedroom which can also be accessed from the half landing of the main staircase. Finished with carpet. Hot press: An extensive hot press fitted wall to wall with shelving. Family Bathroom: 3.8m x 2.1m Fitted with three piece white bathroom suite. A second bathroom with just WC is separately located off the landing. Outside: The gardens of this home extend to approx. 1.46 acre (0.59ha). These gardens take in all aspects but in the main face south and west. They are enclosed with old stone walls and were once magnificent. The grounds while in need of work could be restored to their former glory of sun trapped patios, formal gardens and sweeping driveway. The property has the benefit of two access points through the splayed formal entrance off Sundays Well Road or alternatively via a second double gate off Convent Avenue.