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Old meets new with this modern Cork apartment in a listed Georgian building
11 Blackrock House is on sale for €300,000.
LOCATED JUST A short stroll from the River Lee in Blackrock village, Co Cork, 11 Blackrock House is no ordinary apartment.
A one-bed residence, No 11 is one of 27 apartments in Blackrock House, which was built in the 1700s and extensively refurbished in recent years. It once housed Cork’s Ursuline order of nuns, founded by Nano Nagle, and now has listed building status.
The impressive building maintains many of its original interior and exterior features, while No 11 enjoys a sleek and modern interior spanning 770 sq ft.
A grand entrance hall welcomes guests to the building, with intricate coving, ceiling roses and wooden floors. The apartment itself enjoys a spacious hallway, which includes a fitted storage unit, and 12ft ceilings throughout.
Double doors lead straight to the open-plan living, kitchen and dining room, which is divided by timber flooring in the kitchen and dining area, and carpet in the living area. Three large windows with bespoke plantation shutters fill the room with natural light.
There are sleek cabinets at wall and floor level in the kitchen, while the counter tops are marble. Fitted appliances include a fridge, freezer, cooker and dishwasher. A utility room to the side offers further storage space.
Plush carpet in the living room adds a cosy feel, as does an electric fireplace, while a Tipperary Crystal chandelier and wall lights add a touch of luxury.
Moving to the master bedroom, there’s built-in wall-to-wall sliding wardrobes and three large widows with plantation shutters. The bathroom is down the hall, with white and blue wall tiles, Villeroy & Boch sanitary ware and a bath/shower.
Outside, electric gates give access to the property. There’s one allocated car parking space, plus further visitor parking for guests. Blackrock House enjoys a central location, with the pier, parks, restaurants, shops and schools just a short stroll away. Cork city is a 15-minute drive away, while Douglas village is a 10-minute drive away.
11 Blackrock House, Blackrock, Co Cork is on the market for €300,000 through Lisney via Daft.ie.
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