6 Bed Detached To Let
€2,200 / month
Mount Alto is a magnificent detached Victorian residence, Built around 1860.
This maritime residence in Cobh, enjoys spectacular panoramic views over Cork Harbour from all its principal rooms and many balconies. It is decorated in a mix of Italian Marble, limestone and solid Oak floors. This residence stand on a south-facing site of circa ¾ of an Acre. Its Main feature, a spectacular sun lounge of approx 500 sq ft with large arched double glazed windows, solid Oak floors, leading to a tiled balcony of 400sq ft looking south over the passing liners, probably the best sea views in the south of Ireland. There are 6 bedrooms including a master Ensuite with a walk in dressing room, 3 reception rooms, study, and state of the art handmade kitchen with solid granite work top and top of the line appliances,Games room, garden room, utility and wine cellar. The house has been totally re plumbed and a new heating system throughout, each radiator is fitted with a thermostatic controlled valve, with when set maintains the temperature in that room. The house has been fitted with a monitored Eircom phone watch alarm system; it provides added peace of mind to know that the alarm, lights and status can be checked by phone. The residence is approximately 20 minutes drive from Cork city and 25 minutes from Cork Airport, 25 minutes from Ballymaloe, 5 minutes from the Fota Island golf Course and 10 minutes from the lee tunnel and main Dublin Road. Cobh Formerly Known as Queenstown (1849 to 1920) is a harbour town, which boasts centuries of seafaring and maritime tradition. The town was originally called Cove of Cork but was changed to Queenstown after Queen Victoria's visit in 1849. It was later called Cobh after Irish independence from Britain. Cobh's history is entwined with great ships, majestic Liners and adventurous tales of the Sea. It was the last port of call of RMS Titanic when it stopped in the harbour to collect passengers and mail on April 12th 1912.It is from here that the ship weighed anchor for the last time towards it fate in the North Atlantic. Cobh also has the privilege of having the oldest yacht Club in the world established in 1720. One of Europe's most photographed Cathedrals sits overlooking Cobh, (1868-1916) Constructed from Dalkey Granite and Mallow Limestone. The Cathedral has 49 bells, which control the main Clock, the heaviest weighing over 3.5 tons. Cobh is renowned for its sailing, fishing, heritage Centre, schools and its proximity to the world famous Fota Island Golf course which is hosting the Murphy's Irish Open for the second year in 2002. Ref 2541
FeaturesGardenBalconyFully Fitted Kitchen
Property Reference : WDP13168 / 2541
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