Lazy Acre, Shandrum Beg, Bantry, Cork, P75TX84

FULLY RESTORED FARMHOUSE WITH GUEST BARN & STUDIO Savills and joint agents Hodnett Forde present this charming property neatly set within a secluded and sheltered hamlet, this fully refurbished and restored farmhouse on c.0.7 Acre of lush gardens is the perfect mixture of modernity balanced with antiquity. The main house dates back to the 1840's and is the traditional vernacular Irish farmhouse having been sensitively restored in the 1990's and again enhanced further about 10 years ago. With an array of original features from hand cut stonework to hardwood joinery and blended to compliment modern soft lighting and subtle decorative touches the house feels the perfect mix. The property is entered via double electric gates into the gravelled parking yard which straight away presents the green backdrop of the raised lawn gardens and kaleidoscope of floral displays. On entering the house into the large sitting room with dual cast iron stoves book-ending the room wows guests with its panelled ceiling, original beams, lime rendered walls and soft furnishings. From this one enters the kitchen, a neat space carefully designed for cooks and taking full use of its roof light and wall storage. The adjoining dining room has a fully glazed wall which spills out overlooking the gardens with added character from the original hand cut stone wall on the opposite side. At the other end of the ground floor is the entrance hall with shower room and storage area. The first floor features the master bedroom, a long and spacious bedroom with East/West orientation and beautiful valley views towards the Coorycommane Mountain range. A study across the landing completes the accommodation in the main house. Detached from the main residence is the converted barn, complete with 2 double bedrooms, the master being on the top floor and featuring the large South facing balcony and the other on the ground floor with guest lavatory & store room. Within this building are a store room, utility, garage/workshop and shower room – an ideal annex for guests and offering independence so close to the house. Adjacent to the residence is a converted outbuilding, finished with the original stone walls externally and vastly upgraded internally to now feature a delightful studio with its own pot-bellied stove and tiled floor. Overhead is a bright and airy lofted office area with separate external access. The property is located just 10 minutes drive from Bantry and within 5 minutes drive of the Coast. Rarely will one find such a fine example of a fully restored farmhouse, so true to its origins and finished with high end detail. The gardens have matured into a lush landscape of splendor with the high point being the raised deck area set for evening relaxation with the views of Bantry Bay in the distance. Bantry 7.3km Glengarriff 18.5km Cork City 78km Cork International Airport 79km Kerry Airport 88km Killarney 72km Well Water Gas Fired Central Heating Private Drainage Broadband