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Tour this charming period property with its own gym, sauna and billiards room
Egmont Villa in Kanturk is on sale for €650,000.
PROTECTED BY ELECTRIC gates and approached by a sweeping driveway Egmont Villa in Kanturk, Cork, dates to the 19th century but was remodelled 40 years ago by its previous owners, Paddy and Betty O’Callaghan.
As with many houses of this size and history, there is no shortage of space – and with over four acres of land to play with, there’s loads of potential too.
The house has three levels, with each room filled with light and period features, from charming sash windows to cornicing and high ceilings.
There’s a sense of grandness to the house as soon as you reach the hallway and spot the feature-stained glass fanlight over the door along with the solid wood staircase.
Off the hall sit the main reception rooms that are filled with natural light and period features. There’s also a cosier family room for more casual and everyday get togethers.
This space links to the kitchen and dining space that has a utility room and large bathroom off it. This part of the house also steps out to the large courtyard.
Four big double bedrooms live on the first floor and two of these have their own bathrooms. The main bedroom also has the benefit of a large walk-in wardrobe and airing cupboard for handy extra storage.
The top floor of the house is currently used as a billiards room for anyone who fancies chalking up a cue. Three more rooms on this level along with a guest toilet prove that there is a lot of potential to renovate.
The grounds are already home to some old stone cut buildings that were formerly stables to the back of the main house. There’s also a gym and sauna room for an added bit of luxury.
Horse enthusiasts may also make use of the two paddocks with a sand-based arena adjacent to the avenue that approaches the house.
The property is already fully alarmed with CCTV cameras to boot. Although the home gives the feeling of pure rural living, Kanturk Town is just a short stroll away, which will add peace of mind.
While the next owner may want to update Egmont Villa, not having to start from scratch is a huge plus – especially when it comes to a floor area of 405 m².
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