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Picture-postcard farmhouse with a stunning restoration and redesign - yours for €795k
Highwood House also comes with three further homes, with potential for short or long-term rental.
WITH SIX BEDROOMS in the main house and three additional properties with at least two bedrooms in each, Highwood House has something for everyone.
Located in Fermoy, Co Cork on 1.2 acres, the restored farmhouse and upgraded outbuildings are all on the market for €795,000 through Hegarty Properties.
Accessed via an electronic gated entrance, the main house features an attractive original stone facade. It spans an impressive 5,018 sq ft over two floors, with a charming countryside feel throughout the entire property.
There is no shortage of appealing features at Highwood House, including herringbone flooring, exposed timber beams and wood-burning stoves.
The heart of the home is the interconnecting lounge, kitchen and dining area. The dining room is a double height space and benefits from a south-facing aspect, with French doors leading to a large decking area.
A beautiful stone wall separates this room from the lounge, which comes complete with a wood-burning stove and plenty of storage for logs.
Moving through to the kitchen, the bespoke hand-painted cabinets, stone and brick arches with traditional beams, and oil-burning Aga come together to make a space that wouldn’t look out of place in a glossy interiors magazine.
There’s a further living area with a fully fitted kitchen on this floor, while the spacious sunroom is on the first floor. Picturesque views of the surrounding countryside and Knockmealdown Mountains can be enjoyed from here, with double sliding doors opening onto a large BBQ area.
All six bedrooms are located at this level, with an en suite bathroom extending from each. In the family bathroom, there’s a jacuzzi bath and power shower. If you’re wondering about electricity costs, the inclusion of solar panels is sure to be appreciated.
As for the additional properties, each of these residences are suitable for renting long or short-term. The Stone Lodge measures 1,150 sq ft across two floors and comprises a fully fitted kitchen, sitting room, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Measuring 1,000 sq ft, The Sunnyside is slightly smaller in size. It features an open plan kitchen, dining and living area, a utility room, three bedrooms, one en suite bathroom and one family bathroom.
The Loft, an original stone building of 750 sq ft, is the smallest of the three. It comprises an open plan kitchen and sitting room, two bedrooms and a bathroom.
As for the grounds, Highwood House is surrounded by manicured lawns, mature trees and shrubbery. The rear of the property is south-facing, while a stream runs to the north of the boundary.
Fermoy town is a handy five-minute drive away, with a selection of shops, schools and sports clubs here. Cork city can be reached in 40 minutes.
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