Key Features

Refurbished Cottage
Original Features

Property Description

A Rare Gem in Rural Upper Glanmire – Period Farmstead on 2.44 Acres

Nestled in the tranquil, pastoral landscape of Upper Glanmire, just a 14-minute drive from the vibrant St. Luke’s area and Cork City, Old Farm Lane is a unique and character-filled period property dating back to the early 1800s. Tucked away along a one-kilometre private boreen, this traditional stone-built farmhouse and its outbuildings sit proudly on 2.44 acres of land, offering an exceptional blend of privacy, heritage, and charm—enhanced by high-speed fibre broadband and modern comforts.

The house is carefully maintained and full of character, the farmhouse is both bright and airy, with many original features sensitively preserved. The home includes:

A spacious sitting room with a wood-burning stove

Compact but functional kitchen

Three bedrooms (formerly four), with improved ceiling height and light

Two bathrooms (one with bath and shower, one with shower only)

A utility room

The property has been thoughtfully upgraded to promote breathability and comfort. The roof was fully replaced in 2014 with Gutex Ultratherm insulation, known for regulating humidity and supporting a healthy indoor climate. Internal walls feature lime-compatible breathable materials, and natural clay paints have been used throughout.

Heating is primarily by two wood-burning stoves (Jotul 8.8kw and Henley 5/6kw), with supplementary electric heaters. One large, single-storey room (the original parlour) awaits refurbishment, offering exciting potential for further restoration.

The property is steeped in history and full of authentic period elements, including: A large inglenook fireplace with original chimney crane, Taper burn and apotropaic marks on beams and plaster, Mortise-and-tenon roof timbers, Traditional lime torching in the lean-to roof, Cast-iron bath from the 1950s, Original internal stone lintels/ beams and even the former piggery retains its iron fire bellows, a nod to its farming past.

A modern insulated shipping container with tilt-and-turn windows and power supply sits in the haggart, currently used as a home office—ideal for remote work.

Surrounding the farmhouse are several original stone-built outbuildings, including:

A south-facing outbuilding with three distinct spaces and historic roof timbers

A two-storey traditional stone building (former stable with loft)

A small “dairy” building with original milk churn platform

A lean-to and a stone outhouse (garage), both needing structural refurbishment

All outbuildings would benefit from remedial works but offer significant potential for studio, storage, or workshop spaces.

The house sits in a well-maintained cottage garden, bordered by farmland and a neighbouring farm. A small freshwater stream runs at the boundary, adding to the idyllic atmosphere.

The property is located in the vibrant and welcoming community of Upper Glanmire, offering; A community centre with Crunch Fitness Gym, A church and Scoil Naomh Micheál national school and The popular Boothouse Bar. Shopping amenities, including Dunnes and Lidl in Ballyvolane, are just a 10-minute drive (6.3km).

Upper Glanmire can be accessed by public transport in the near future with a BusConnects route (No. 54) coming soon, with a stop a 15-minute walk from the property. Cork Airport is only 25 minutes (25km) away.

Services at the property include but are not limited to; Broadband: High-speed fibre (min 500MB), Water: from a Private well, Sewage: Functional septic tank; planning granted (May 2025) for a modern treatment system, Access: Registered right of way via Land Registry

The property comprises two folios: CK10849F and CK160921F, encompassing the house, yard, haggart (~¼ acre), and adjoining plot (~1.8 acres).

This is truly a rare opportunity, On the market for the first time in over a century, this atmospheric and historically rich home offers a unique lifestyle opportunity—peaceful rural living just minutes from Cork City. Whether you’re looking for a character-filled home, a creative retreat, or a working homestead, Old Farm Lane is a property like no other. The property would also make a suitable smallholding

BER Details

BER No. 118433556

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This property was last updated: 26 days ago