SHEPHERDS COTTAGE, BLACKWATER, Kenmare, Co. Kerry

SET ON C. 3 ACRES

Welcome to the shepherds cottage, a priceless gem of irelands ancient heritage that sits deep in the heart of a horseshoe of mountains and at the foot of one of Irelands highest peaks, known simply to the locals as "The Pocket".
Situated at the end of a completely private cul-de-sac there are no overlooking houses and no passing cars, with mountains on three sides and a river running along the fourth.
The Shepherds Cottage set on c. 3 acres remains accesible with breath-taking views in every direction just 20 minutes from Sneem & 30 minutes from Kenmare or 45 minutes from Killarney Town
The Interior of the Cottage has been decorated by an interior designer and the house is For Sale fully furnished to the highest specification.

The Kitchen units

have been hand-crafted in pine and feature hand-forged iron butterfly hinges and door knobs. A belfast sink and an old style AGA and comes fully fitted with appliances.

Bedroom 1

leads from the kitchen again, this room features a traditionally high ceiling, fully furnished including double bed, free standing triple door wardrobe, small settle bench, dressing table with mirror & 2 bedside lockers all in solid waxed pine and the floor is carpeted

Bedroom 3

The Master Bedroom leading from the living room again features high ceiling, double black iron & brass bed, solid pine chest of drawers, two pine bedside lockers, two oak chairs, a door leads on to an ensuite comprising of a large shower unit, w/c, and WHB on pedestal

Bathroom

stores a hot-press, a corner shower unit, inset bath with rounded ends and centre brass taps, w.c., whb, two pine mirrors, and towel rail, the floor is of solid slate

Living room

comprises of solid pine floor, large antique oak beam to the lower ceiling which creates a very warm & cosy feeling.
There is a hand made antique brick fireplace which houses a Franklin Stove. Between this room and the master bedroom there is a built in study area perfect for office use.

Bedroom 2.

consists of double black iron & brass bed, antiques wardrobe made from irish pine, dressing table with mirror, a large full lenght cheval mirror in old pine, two bedside lockers and a traditional rocking chair.

The front garden was walled using the stone from the original house, the garden has three small gates leading to the front lawn and one to each end of the cottage. There are gravel pathways to the gates and an antique brick patio area with cast iron table and chairs on a limestone flag pathway leading to a bench area. There is a selection of flower beds and window boxes to the external walls.

A river runs the length of the 3 acre site and a large lawn leads from the cottage down to a natural duck pond, a small waterfall and the river bank.A door from the living room leads onto the solid decking area
The garage is fully equipped as a gym and games room at present and also leads into the fully equipped laundry room
The garage has a separate car-port area suitable for two cars with a large shed attached incorporating the oil tank and a storage area for garden tools.
All gym, utility appliances, garden furniture are included in the sale also the ride on mower