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This is a beautiful 5-bedroom luxury Georgian manor house on 10 gorgeous acres in West Cork. It is less than a mile to the Atlantic waters, close to Cork City, Kinsale and many activities.
Enter the wide entry hall and you are immediately surrounded by elegance. There is a graceful antique Irish table, a mammoth ornate mirror, a grandfather clock, Oriental rug, gleaming parquet floors, a fine bifurcated staircase and arched windows overlooking the courtyard. Stunning.
The house has a library, a large drawing room, a large dining room with a table that seats 20. The country kitchen has an Aga stove and all the modern conveniences needed to cook wonderful meals. There is a small office with a computer and internet connection. A games room has a dart board and table tennis.
Filled with antiques, books, comfortable and elegant furnishings and windows overlooking the gorgeous landscape, this house is perfect for large families or several small groups traveling together for a celebration or site seeing.
The house's 10 acres include a cobbled courtyard bordered by beautiful gardens. There are lawns and woods. The land is adjacent to Courtmacsherry and Dunworley Bays. Beaches, birding, hiking, fishing, golf, good shopping, fine restaurants and authentic pubs are nearby.
Dublin is 198 miles. Shannon is about 100 miles. Kenmare is about 70 miles. It is about an hour's drive to Cork and Blarney. Kinsale, Timoleague Abbey and Lisnagun Ring Fort are 30-45 minutes from the property. Cork Airport is 45 minutes.
Children are warmly welcomed here. Dogs are allowed in the kitchen, game room and courtyard only. All beds have electric blankets and duvets. Cleaning can be arranged at an additional fee. The owners can arrange for the initial grocery shopping to be done for you. With advance notice, some meals can be catered at an additional fee. Broadband phone with free calls to US and Europe is available for €10 per week.
The owners offer the house at a reduced monthly rate in the winter. This is a fine option for anyone seeking a home base while writing or seeing family or just wanting to be in Ireland during a quiet time.
WEDDINGS: This house and the grounds is perfect for weddings. Up to 40 guests can enjoy a buffet luncheon or dinner. For larger events, a marquee can be rented. We can assist you with your Irish wedding so contact us.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: This property is accessible to anyone who can manage interior stairs. There is a guest powder room on the main floor.
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