For Sale Blue Crow House, Clonlea, Clonakilty, Co. Cork

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1 For Sale Blue Crow House, Clonlea, Clonakilty, Co. Cork Main Points: - c ft² farmhouse, renovated to professional standard & ready to move in standing on c. 1.8 acres of excellently appointed land selection of outhouses which offer further potential 4 miles to Clonakilty, 2 miles to Rathbarry & within commuting distance of Cork - with triple insulated floors, double glazed windows, semi underfloor oil heating, CAT 5 Ethernet wiring, Satellite system, potential for Wi-Fi & capacity for a generator to power the electricity Offers over 250,000 PSR No

2 Comfortable, warm and secluded, Blue Crow Farmhouse is a wonderful lifestyle property standing on c. 1.8 acres of excellently appointed land. Situated in a lovely leafy setting at the end of a tree lined avenue, the c ft² farmhouse has been renovated to a professional standard and is ready for immediate occupation. The property is complemented by a selection of outhouses which offer further potential. The quiet rural roads that run outside the property easily connect to several beautiful and award-winning towns and villages, including Clonakilty 4 miles and Rathbarry 2 miles. Cork is within commuting distance. There is a fantastic quality of living available here with beautiful walks around Castlefreke Woods, beaches at Red Strand, Long Strand, Ownahincha and Inchydoney, all within short driving distances. Blue Crow Farmhouse has a good energy rating and interesting features with triple insulated floors, double-glazed windows, semi-underfloor oil heating, CAT 5 Ethernet wiring, a Satellite system, potential for Wi-Fi, and capacity for a generator to power the electricity. Owner s commentary - Blue Crow House is an old farm that has been renovated to professional standard. Comfortable, warm, and secluded at the end of a tree tunnel lined with ferns. It is surrounded by hills and fields. Most days it is peaceful and quiet yet the rural roads that run past it smoothly connect to Clonakilty (seven kilometres), the pretty little town which won the Great Town competition last year ('best in Ireland and the UK') as well as a slew of other awards. Rightly so, as it is both lively and safe, with numerous pubs, restaurants, and festivals throughout the year. It offers plenty of opportunities for newcomers to integrate.

3 Towards the West from Blue Crow House along the N71 is Rosscarbery (12 kilometres) which hosts top-class restaurant Pilgrims and several other food outlets and pubs. Closer still are Rathbarry (Ireland's best kept village) with Castlefreke Castle, a wood, tiny museum, post office, and pub. All around are beaches and cliffs, stone circles, seaside terraces. The fabulous peninsulas Mizen Head and Sheep's Head are less than an hour's drive away. As is Bantry, the gateway to Kerry. Blue Crow House is on two secondary school bus routes and within a few minutes by car from three primary schools. The neighbours are friendly and helpful. The main house can be lived in immediately. Two bedrooms, one bathroom (en suite) with bath and shower, and Italian classic black spiral staircase (Davinci), semi-antique French wood-burning stove (Eskimo 1910), triple insulated floors, a separate music room (could be converted into storage space or additional bathroom). There is a full-flow power/cut switch system designed by Pat Barret that can be switched over within seconds for use with an external power source (for example, a small generator). This has been very effective during (very occasional) power cuts. The oil heating is semi underfloor so the house warms up to the desired temperature within 20 minutes. The water heating system can easily be converted from oil to electric (or solar heating). The front faces old stables which are owned by different people and currently unused as is the obsolete farmhouse on the left. This has been the case as long as the present owners have been in the property (since 2000). Blue Crow House comes with a 1.6 acre field, lined with trees including hawthorn and mayflower plus stables that have been used for horses until There is a rudimentary garden with some fruit trees and bushes. Has been used for vegetable growing and needs to be redesigned but is in a sheltered location surrounded by a tall hedge. There is a sizable courtyard with ample parking. A Portakabin on the premises has been used as a snug and fully functional office space. A workshop/tool shed and garden shed are also ready for immediate use. There is scope for further development in the empty building to the right of the main house which was a separate family dwelling at one stage (would need to be completely overhauled). There are two driveways. In other words, this property could be residential for a family but it also has the potential expansion with a view to commercial use. Particularly as it has Cat 5 Ethernet connections in two rooms inside the house and via an underground pipe system on three external locations on the premises (computer networking with the possibility to expand into Wi-Fi reception all over the grounds). There is presently a subscription internet system via satellite (reasonable upload/download times). There are connections for over 20A machinery in the larger stable and shed. The grounds could be used for small-scale organic agriculture; no pesticides or other chemicals/synthetic fertilizers have been applied to the land since at least 1996.

4 Internal house Accommodation c. 119 m² / 1282 ft² Kitchen / Sitting Room 10.8 m x 3.83 m Superb spacious living area with a triple aspect giving excellent light. There is a semi solid wooden floor throughout & recessed ceiling spotlights. The kitchen area itself has fitted units & integrated five ring gas hob. Integrated oven, storage & stainless steel extractor fan. The living area centres around a semi antique French wood stove, recessed ceiling spot lighting. Also integrated storage area. Back Hall 1.54 m x 3.37 m Glazed door out to back hall. Tiled floor & glazed door out to patio to the rear. Utility Room 1.2 m x 3.37 m With sink & work top & fitted shelving. Plenty room for storage Office / Study 2 m x 3.83 m With fitted shelving this is a practical & flexible room usable as a study or playroom. Spiral staircase to first floor landing Timber floor throughout Bedroom One 3.7 m x 4.42 m Large double bedroom with double aspect windows East & South, antique style fire place & recessed ceiling spot lighting. There is a Jack & Jill bathroom adjacent so this room can be used as an ensuite. Bathroom 2.9 m x 2 m This is very practically dual accessed bathroom which can be used as an ensuite off the bedroom or a standalone bathroom. With vinyl wall panels, tiled floor, bath, wash hand basin, separate shower, WC & wash hand basin.

5 Bedroom Two 4.1 m x 4.42 m Double bedroom with integrated Hot Press storage off. This double bedroom has a floating wooden floor, antique style fireplace & recessed ceiling spot lighting. There is a practical walk in wardrobe / storage room. Walk in Robe / Study 1.62 m x 4.42 m Outside The property has two different access points. One from the East and one from the North. There is car parking to the front of the property & a raised patio to the rear. Outside the property has got several beautiful & distinct areas & apart from the large, open field on the North/West side of the property there is a lovely enclosed & private garden with a pathway running through it. Studio/ Outbuilding One 3.75 m x 9.75 m Excellent potential for a variety of uses as there is a door, windows & high vaulted ceiling. May suit as an office, playroom or work shop subject to necessary consents. Out Office Portakabin 2.5 m x 5 m Small Outbuilding to the rear ideal as a timber shed. Large detached, open sided former hay shed 12 m x 13 m (c Sqft) Incorporating various storage areas. Separate workshop 4 m x 6 m Shed 3 m x 6 m

6 Services The property has mains water supply, electricity, telephone, oil fired central heating, gas supply to the cooker, private septic tank, upvc double glazing throughout & broadband internet connection. Power cut switch allowing for the electricity to be powered by a generator in the event of an outage. CAT 5 Ethernet connection in the house. Directions Type Eircode P85 YK20 into smart phone for exact driving directions. The property is located between Rathbarry and Clonakilty on the road that runs to the south of the N71. It is located on the junction of a cross roads known as Hayes Cross.

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8 Location Map Important Notice We have prepared these property particulars as a general guide to the broad description of the property. They are not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. We have not carried out a structural survey and the services, appliances and specific fittings have not been tested. All photographs, measurements, distances, maps and floor plans referred to are given as a guide only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of carpets, curtains, or any other fixtures and fittings. Lease details, service charges, title and ground rent, rates, if applicable should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.