The Old School House, Blackwater Bridge, Kenmare, Co Kerry, V93T2Y3
€445,000
- Estimated Stamp Duty:€4,450
- Selling Type:By Private Treaty
- BER No:118247998
- Energy Performance:334.82 kWh/m2/yr
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Description
The old school house offers a rare blend of character, comfort and charm nestled along the scenic Ring of Kerry, just 8 miles from Kenmare town. Set on approximately one acre of mature, landscaped gardens, the detached four-bedroom home enjoys tranquil surroundings and is just a short stroll from Blackwater Pier, offering boating access and serene views. Extending to approximately 1204 sq ft (111.8 sq m) of living space interior, step through the original school doors into an inviting entrance porch laid with Chinese slate. The spacious and light-filled kitchen features cherrywood cabinets, a solid granite worktop, a walk in pantry and cork tiled floors completes the space. The generously proportioned living room is warm and welcoming with an open fire place set in natural stone and a timber mantle. The house comprises of four bedrooms and a tastefully appointed main bathroom complete with a large walk in shower, full sized bath as well as tiled floors and walls. Additional outbuildings on the grounds enhance the properties appeal. A spacious workshop fully powered and finished with timber flooring offers an ideal space for DIY, crafts and storage. The attached garage comfortably accommodates a vehicle and includes a mezzanine level for additional storage needs. A separate studio is a versatile and creative place, complete with oil-fired central heating and wooden flooring. Outdoors the landscaped gardens are a peaceful oasis filled with mature shrubs, trees, a stone patio, herb garden, a small pond and a gravel driveway lined with trees leads up to the house. This lovely countryside home radiates warmth and character located only 8 miles from Kenmare Town and 8 miles from Sneem Village. Features: 4 bedroom old school townhouse Set on one acre of land Well established garden Two outbuildings Close proximity to Blackwater pier Kenmare: 13.3km (8.3miles) Sneem: 13.2km (8.2 miles) Kerry airport: 55.2km (34.3 miles)
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School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
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| School Name | Tuosist School | Distance | 5.1km | Pupils | 85 |
| School Name | Tahilla Community National School | Distance | 5.5km | Pupils | 23 |
| School Name | Lauragh National School | Distance | 10.0km | Pupils | 25 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Sneem National School | Distance | 10.9km | Pupils | 68 |
| School Name | St Johns National School | Distance | 11.9km | Pupils | 404 |
| School Name | Tulloha National School | Distance | 15.5km | Pupils | 23 |
| School Name | Boheshill National School | Distance | 15.8km | Pupils | 17 |
| School Name | Cahir National School | Distance | 15.9km | Pupils | 33 |
| School Name | Scoil Fhiachna Glengarriff | Distance | 17.4km | Pupils | 64 |
| School Name | Adrigole National School | Distance | 17.5km | Pupils | 25 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine | Distance | 11.9km | Pupils | 614 |
| School Name | Beara Community School | Distance | 25.4km | Pupils | 298 |
| School Name | Killorglin Community College | Distance | 27.6km | Pupils | 288 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | St. Brigid's Presentation Secondary School | Distance | 27.9km | Pupils | 770 |
| School Name | St Brendan's College | Distance | 28.1km | Pupils | 873 |
| School Name | Killarney Community College | Distance | 28.1km | Pupils | 476 |
| School Name | The Intermediate School | Distance | 28.5km | Pupils | 623 |
| School Name | Colaiste Pobail Bheanntraí | Distance | 28.7km | Pupils | 766 |
| School Name | Presentation Secondary School | Distance | 32.5km | Pupils | 683 |
| School Name | Coláiste Na Sceilge | Distance | 35.2km | Pupils | 562 |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Bus | Distance | 3.1km | Stop | Cloonee | Route | 282 | Destination | Castletownbere | Provider | Tfi Local Link Kerry |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 3.1km | Stop | Cloonee | Route | 282 | Destination | Kenmare | Provider | Tfi Local Link Kerry |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 4.6km | Stop | Templenoe | Route | 281 | Destination | Kenmare | Provider | Tfi Local Link Kerry |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Bus | Distance | 4.6km | Stop | Templenoe | Route | 281 | Destination | Waterville | Provider | Tfi Local Link Kerry |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 5.1km | Stop | Tuosist | Route | 282 | Destination | Kenmare | Provider | Tfi Local Link Kerry |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 5.1km | Stop | Tuosist | Route | 282 | Destination | Castletownbere | Provider | Tfi Local Link Kerry |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 5.7km | Stop | Tahilla | Route | 281 | Destination | Waterville | Provider | Tfi Local Link Kerry |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 5.7km | Stop | Tahilla | Route | 281 | Destination | Kenmare | Provider | Tfi Local Link Kerry |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 6.7km | Stop | Derreenacallaha | Route | 282 | Destination | Castletownbere | Provider | Tfi Local Link Kerry |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 6.7km | Stop | Derreenacallaha | Route | 282 | Destination | Kenmare | Provider | Tfi Local Link Kerry |
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BER Details
BER No: 118247998
Energy Performance Indicator: 334.82 kWh/m2/yr
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- Date listed19/07/2025
- Views9,714
- Potential views if upgraded to an Advantage Ad15,834
Daft ID: 16124630