Key Features

Large Property in a Sough-after area
Close proximity to City Centre
Spacious rooms throughout
Huge potential for a family home
Potential for expansion

Property Description

Saint John’s, Montenotte, A Rare Opportunity to Create an Exceptional City Home. Joe Organ Auctioneers are delighted to introduce Saint John’s, Montenotte, an exceptional 1930s residence occupying a wonderful elevated position in one of Cork’s most established and sought-after residential locations.

Rarely does a property of this scale and character come to the market. Saint John’s is a substantial family home offering an extraordinary amount of accommodation, impressive room proportions, period features and panoramic views across Cork City and towards Blackrock.

While the property now requires modernisation and updating, this is precisely what makes the opportunity so exciting. Beneath the existing interiors lies a home of remarkable scale and character, providing the new owner with the opportunity to create a truly individual residence while retaining the charm and architectural character of a 1930s home.

From the moment you enter, the scale of the property is immediately apparent. The impressive entrance hall features a wide staircase, original-style iron balustrade and large windows, creating a wonderful sense of arrival and providing a glimpse of the character that continues throughout the house.

To the left is a magnificent reception room of generous proportions. Currently used as a games and family room, this versatile space is large enough to accommodate significant seating and entertaining areas. A feature fireplace provides a natural focal point while the generous wall space allows the room to be configured in a variety of ways.

The accommodation continues with a practical utility and storage area beneath the stairs, while a full family bathroom is positioned towards the rear of the ground floor. This is an excellent feature for modern family living and provides the flexibility required for multi-generational accommodation, guests or those who prefer to have bedroom and bathroom facilities available on the ground floor.

A second substantial reception room occupies the opposite side of the property. Again, the proportions are immediately impressive, with a feature fireplace and an adjoining conservatory creating a number of possibilities for modern family living. Whether designed as a formal drawing room, relaxed family lounge, library or entertaining space, this is a room with considerable potential.

The rear of the property opens into what could become the heart of the home.

The kitchen, dining and further living accommodation extends across the rear of the house, creating a substantial family space with excellent scope for a future redesign. Additional storage and utility areas add to the practicality of the kitchen, while the elevated rear position provides wonderful views across Cork City and towards Blackrock.

With thoughtful modernisation, this entire level could be transformed into an impressive contemporary kitchen, dining and family living environment while retaining the generous proportions and character of the original house.

Upstairs, the scale of Saint John’s continues, with five generously proportioned double bedrooms, three of which benefit from ensuite bathrooms.

The principal bedroom is positioned to the front of the property and enjoys excellent proportions, while two of the rear bedrooms are particularly generous in size. One benefits from two windows, creating a bright and spacious room, together with its own ensuite bathroom.

The ensuite bathrooms are unusually generous and each features a bathtub, while a further main bathroom serves the upper floor.

The fifth bedroom, also positioned to the front, offers a comfortable and versatile space that could equally lend itself to use as a bedroom, home office, dressing room or study.

Adding further to the appeal is the substantial attic space, which is already partially floored and has been partially adapted for use.

The rear section has been arranged as a bedroom with useful storage, while the front section is currently used for storage and benefits from partial flooring and a side window providing natural light. A Velux window over the landing brings additional light into the upper level.

The attic offers significant potential for further adaptation or conversion, subject to the necessary planning and building requirements, and provides an exciting opportunity for a future owner to explore additional accommodation or lifestyle space.

Saint John’s is not a turnkey modern home, and that is precisely where its opportunity lies. For those seeking a property where they can create something genuinely special, this is a rare chance to acquire a substantial 1930s residence in Montenotte with the space and proportions to support a significant transformation.

The combination of five bedrooms, multiple reception rooms, generous bathrooms, extensive storage, attic potential and spectacular elevated views creates a canvas rarely available in Cork's established residential market. With careful modernisation, Saint John’s could become an exceptional contemporary family residence while retaining the period character, scale and individuality that make the property so distinctive.

A property of this size, character and potential in Montenotte is a rare find. Saint John’s offers the opportunity to acquire a substantial home in an established and prestigious location and create a residence entirely tailored to modern family life.Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the scale, versatility and enormous potential this remarkable property has to offer.


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BER Details

BER No. 119727329

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