Property Description

Welcome to Fairview a spacious four bedroomed detached residence located on an elevated site along the Fennell’s Bay Road. The property enjoys spectacular panoramic views out towards Roche’s Point, the outer harbour and in towards the inner harbour from the other side of the house.

The house itself extends to approx. 156 sq. m (1,681 sq. ft. approx.) and has a nice balance between living and bedroom accommodation. The house was built around 1880 and benefits from a Victorian style that makes the most of stunning views to both the front and the back with dual aspect rooms on the ground floor. On the ground floor there is a porch, hallway, spacious living room, open plan kitchen / dining, utility room and bathroom. Overhead, there are four double bedrooms and a main bathroom.

The property itself arrives to the market in excellent condition throughout having been well maintained by its current owners, but equally affords the discerning purchaser the opportunity to come in and put their own personal stamp on it. In addition, the property boasts an impressive B3 energy rating making it a very comfortable home with the added benefit of qualifying for a Green Rate mortgage.

Externally, the home is accessed by a sweeping gravel driveway up from Fennell’s Bay Road. The large garden (approx. 0.5 acres) wraps around the house and features a lawn area to both the front and the rear of the house. That along with being planted with a native evergreen oak, cherry blossom, beech tree and apple tree to name a few really add to the picturesque setting of this home.

The location here is ideal, being within easy reach of Crosshaven village, Myrtleville beach, Fennell’s Bay beach, restaurants and bars and is close proximity to Carrigaline as well as being within easy reach of Cork airport and a host of multinational employers in Ringaskiddy.

This truly is a great opportunity to acquire a spectacular home in a picturesque seaside setting. Viewing comes highly recommended.

Porch Located at the end of the hallway is the perfect space to sit and look out over the Evergreen Oak towards the outer Cork harbour. Benefits from windows on all three sides and gives access to the driveway.

Hallway Accessed from both the porch and from a door at the other side of the house the entrance hall has raised ceiling heights, original picture rails, tiled flooring and gives access to the living room and the kitchen / dining area.

Living Room 4.18m x 6.50m. Spacious dual-aspect reception room that enjoys wonderful sea views through the large sash window to one side and over the garden to the other side. The room is filled with natural light from the large windows and features solid wood flooring, 9’8”ft ceiling heights and open fireplace.

Kitchen/Dining Room 4.16m x 6.70m. The kitchen is open plan to the dining area and is also to dual aspect to the front and the rear of the home. It features 9’8”ft ceiling heights, a solid fuel burning stove with copper surround floor along with floor and eye-level units with integrated appliances.

Utility Room 2.00m x 3.87m. Conveniently located just off the kitchen / dining, the utility offers additional storage and worktop space, plumbing for washing machine and dryer and gives access to the front of the house.

Shower Room 1.83m x 2.40m. Three-piece shower suite with fully tiled flooring and walls tiled in shower area. Benefits from a window to the side for natural ventilation.

Landing The original stairs, which is a feature itself works, its way up from the hallway to the landing on the first floor. It benefits from a large window that looks out over the driveway and out towards the outer Cork harbour.

Bedroom 1 4.32m x 3.23m. Spacious bedroom positioned to the front of the house and boasting superb sea views. There is carpeted flooring and a centre light.

Bedroom 2 3.76m x 3.23m. Spacious bedroom positioned to the front of the house and boasting superb sea views. There is carpeted flooring and a centre light.

Bedroom 3 3.76m x 3.24m. Spacious bedroom positioned to the back of the house and looks out over the garden. There is carpeted flooring and a centre light.

Bedroom 4 4.14m x 3.22m. Spacious bedroom positioned to the back of the house and looks out over the garden. There is carpeted flooring and a centre light.

Main Bathroom 2.40m x 1.90m. Three-piece shower suite with linoleum flooring and tiled walls. Benefits from a window to the back for natural ventilation.

Garage 5.21m x 3.77m. Located behind the home and is accessed through a set of double doors. It was built to a high standard and has been well insulated to future proof for use as a home office, gym, workspace to name a few uses.

Garden The home is accessed by a sweeping gravel driveway up from Fennell’s Bay Road. The large garden (approx. 0.5 acres) wraps around the house and features a lawn area to both the front and the rear of the house. That along with being planted with a native evergreen oak, cherry blossom, beech tree and apple tree to name a few really add to the picturesque setting of this home. There is also a glasshouse located in the garden which will be staying with the house.

BER Details

BER No. 117635029

Energy Performance Indicator: 147.59 kWh/m2/yr

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