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Escape to this light-filled stone cottage by the West Cork coast for €695k
The property sits on 1.4 acres overlooking the waterfront and countryside.
LOCATED RIGHT BY the coast in Kilcoe, West Cork, this stone cottage offers an idyllic way of life. Priced at €695,000 through Sherry FitzGerald O’Neill, the two-bed property and its guest cottage sit on a site of 1.4 acres and enjoy uninterrupted views of the waterfront and countryside.
Both properties feature a stone facade and were built using materials from the nearby church, while mature trees and shrubs throughout the gardens further enhance the great sense of privacy.
Stepping inside the main house, the interior is warm and welcoming thanks to its south and west-facing aspect. The hallway leads into the living/dining room, which features exposed wooden beams, a wood-burning stove and pitch pine floors. The kitchen is located off here and, although it’s on the smaller side, there’s plenty of storage space and a double oven.
Double doors open from the living/dining room through to the conservatory, which undoubtedly is the most impressive part of the house. Vaulted, double height ceilings and full length windows fill every corner of this room with natural light and provide beautiful views of the coast and surrounding greenery, making for the perfect spot to unwind or to share a meal with friends.
The main bedroom is also on the ground floor, with wood panelled ceilings and wooden floors creating a cosy atmosphere. This room is quite spacious, and benefits from an en suite bathroom and direct access to the gardens.
Moving to the first floor, the second bedroom and bathroom make up this level. The bedroom enjoys beautiful views of the countryside through a feature window which looks through to the conservatory, and would make for the perfect spot to put a desk if you’re working from home.
A natural stone patio links the main house to the guest cottage, which is a neat studio with a wood-burning stove and en suite bathroom. To beat the famous West of Ireland winds, both properties have hardwood double-glazed windows and doors, and oil-fired central heating. The gardens are landscaped to maximise views of the picturesque surroundings, and offer the potential for more seating areas to be incorporated.
As for everyday amenities, Ballydehob village is a handy 10-minute drive away, while Skibbereen town can be reached in 15 minutes. Further afield, the trip to Cork city will take an hour and a half.
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