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A graceful Georgian country house in a rural, yet well-connected, part of Cork
Beechmount House is on the market for €2.15 million.
SET BEHIND ELECTRIC gates and reached by a sweeping private drive, Beechmount House makes an impressive entrance. Dating to 1830, this country residence near Innishannon in West Cork sits on 24 acres, offering the scale and privacy of a traditional estate within easy reach of Cork city.
Extending to more than 489 m², the house has been beautifully maintained, with its historic character carefully preserved. High ceilings bring an immediate sense of grandeur, while timber panelling, decorative cornicing and ornate ceiling roses lend richness and elegance to the interiors. Despite its period pedigree, the property is in move-in condition.
The reception rooms balance grandeur with comfort. In the drawing room, generous proportions, ornate cornicing and a handsome stone fireplace are complemented by elegant seating and a grand piano. A second sitting room feels more relaxed, with an original-style cast-iron fireplace, timber floors and a broad opening connecting it to the rooms beyond.
The kitchen is a nice size and combines softly painted cabinetry with a substantial central island, breakfast seating and bespoke storage. From here, the space flows into a spacious dining room lined with fitted bookshelves. A contemporary double-sided fire introduces warmth and definition, while glazed doors draw the eye towards the garden.
Natural light is certainly one of this home’s greatest assets. A Hamptons-designed conservatory, added in 2005, introduces a lighter architectural note. Filled with natural light and overlooking the grounds, its fresh shades of white, grey and blue provide a serene place to sit throughout the year, with doors opening directly onto the grounds.
For even more luxury, every one of the five bedrooms has an en suite bathroom. A large landing divided by the staircase leads to each of these generously-sized rooms, which all have great views of the land all around this grand house.
Beyond the house, the acreage opens up numerous possibilities. The land could accommodate equestrian hobbies or agricultural use, while also providing all the freedom and seclusion of its rural location. Among the estate’s most enchanting features is a walled orchard garden planted with eating apples.
For all its tranquillity, Beechmount House is remarkably well located. Cork city is 25 minutes away, while the harbour town of Kinsale can be reached in under 20 minutes, putting celebrated restaurants, sailing and coastal walks within comfortable reach.
Beechmount House is more than an impressive period residence. It is an opportunity to embrace estate living in one of Cork’s most attractive locations, with historic architecture, beautiful grounds and space for a modern way of life.
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