House buy in Glandore Cork

Superbly located residence in one of the most stunning locations on the West Cork coastline, enjoying a spectacular aspect over Glandore Harbour. Located towards the centre of the village yet very private from the road, this superb property measures 1,350 sq ft (125 sq m) and is laid out across two floors. On street level, you have the entrance hall, open plan kitchen and dining room, utility/boot room, bedroom and shower room. The dining room takes full advantage of the views with a large double-height apex window. The bedroom also enjoys this stunning harbour aspect. They both open out on to the balcony. On the lower ground floor, accessed by a spiral staircase from the entrance hall, there are two further bedrooms, a wc and the living room, which has patio door access to the sun deck. There is also a separate entrance to the front where you can access steps to the street or walk around the building to the sun deck. The residence has many wonderful features including the balcony and two sun deck areas which take full advantage of the wonderful harbour view position. There are tongue & groove panelled ceilings throughout and mostly solid timber flooring with beamed & vaulted ceilings in the main living areas. West Cork is an area of outstanding natural beauty with many harbours, coves and beaches. Glandore is one of the most desirable locations on this coastline. Its mild climate tempered by the Gulf Stream and its safe sheltered waters make it ideal for sailing and water sports. The market towns of Skibbereen and Clonakilty are both just a 20-minute drive where there are a host of public amenities. They have a number of excellent shops, supermarkets, thriving country markets and restaurants. Skibbereen also boasts a digital hub 'Ludgate' with the benefit of 1GB connectivity which provides hot desks for individuals, start-ups or established companies. West Cork attracts a very cosmopolitan population, with many renowned artists and writers residing in the area. It offers a variety of leisure opportunities and sporting facilities together with a peaceful pace of life. This area provides some of the finest sailing along the entire south coast, whilst golf is catered for at Skibbereen, Clonakilty and Bantry. There is excellent fishing by arrangement on the Rivers Ilen, Argideen and Bandon. Sandy Blue Flag beaches are to be found at Inchydoney, Rosscarbery and Tragumna. There are also many fine eating establishments dotted along the coastline, two with Michelin star status. Cork city & Airport is just over one hours' drive. Accommodation: Ground Floor Entrance Hall: Solid timber floor, spiral staircase to Lower Ground Floor. Bedroom 1: 4.6m x 3.6m. Dual aspect, harbour views, access to balcony. Built-in wardrobe. Utility/Boot Room: 3.0m x 2.1m. Tiled floor, skylight, plumbed for washer. Shower Room: 3.0m x 1.1m. Fully tiled, porthole window, wc, wash-hand basin & shower cubicle. Kitchen: 4.6m x 4.2m. Solid timber floor, built-in pine kitchen units with tiled splashback, granite inlay. Dining Room: 3.9m x 3.2m. Solid timber floor, vaulted & beamed ceiling, large double-height window taking advantage of the view, access to balcony, slate tiled windowsills. Lower Ground Floor Hall: Door to front. Bedroom 3: 3.6m x 2.7m. Harbour views. Built-in wardrobe. WC: 2.4m x 1.0m. Tiled floor, wc, wash-hand basin, beamed pine ceiling. Bedroom 2: 3.1m x 3.0m. Built-in wardrobe. Living Room: 4.5m x 4.5m & 3.9m x 3.2m. Solid timber floor, beamed ceiling, wood-burning stove, patio door, access to sun deck. Services: Mains water & sewerage, Oil-fired central heating Ref: 36645-2190