Description
Savills is delighted to present No.2 Norwood Villas, a magnificent 5 bed Victorian period semi-detached villa that has been completely renovated in 2015, lovingly to the highest of standards
It is approx. 0.3 acres of private mature gardens on the edge of Cobh Town and dating from c. 1880. This fine historic dwelling has been carefully restored above and beyond its former glory. There are many modern conveniences you would expect of a new home making this property completely ready for the 21st Century.
Arriving, you will go down the long private gravelled driveway and arrive at your new home. Entering through the front door you will see the main hall with its lovely original pitch pine floors, high corniced ceilings and just beyond the beautiful stairwell to the first floor. Just to your left is the bright sitting room, which is a quite large room with its original Victorian fire-place with stove and again lovely pitched pine flooring. This absolutely beautiful room has French style doors to the south garden that allow light to stream in all day. There are large sliding doors that divide the Sittingroom from the Livingroom also.
The Livingroom; equally spacious is next. This great room has an original fireplace with large windows overlooking the rear garden. Both these rooms have high ceilings, amazing original cornicing and centre rose features.
Across the hall you will find the kitchen and diningroom. This room is well proportioned and has a very stylish fully fitted contemporary kitchen, an island and a super selection of appliances. Just beyond this is the utility room which has more brilliant kitchen-style storage units, an additional sink and is plumbed for a washing machine and dryer.
To the rear of the house is the beautifully tiled and decorated back hall and just off this is the guest WC.
On the first floor there are four large double bedrooms and one single bedroom. The Master Bedroom is located at the front of the house looking south over Cork Harbour. There is an en-suite and exquisite master bathroom also on this floor.
The gardens have a selection of wonderful mature native trees. The trees and hedging surrounding the property provides privacy, while there is a very good-sized lawn surrounding the house which is ideal for kids to play. There is a detached garage to the rear of the house which is ideal as a workshop or for storage.
All amenities are close by including the primary and secondary schools, shops, bus and train services, swimming pool and much more. Fota Wildlife Park only 7 minutes away by car.
No.2 has all the ingredients of super family home! This is an opportunity to acquire a property that has all the heavy lifting already done. Just move in and let the house look after you…
Cobh offers one an opportunity to live by the sea, with plenty of possibilities to sail or cruise in one of the most beautiful harbours in the world.
This house is ready for immediate occupation! Call Savills Now!!
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By appointment with Savills Cork
(021) 427 1371 or email: cork@savills.ieAccommodation
Entrance Hall A large hallway with pitch-pine floors, original staircase to first floor, coving and centre rose to ceiling, under stairs storage, two light fittings, radiator.
Sittingroom A spacious room with a wide bay and French style doors onto the south facing lawn to the front of the house. This bright room has an original fireplace with integrated stove, coving and centre rose to ceiling, large sliding door to livingroom, radiator, TV point and light fittings.
Livingroom Facing the rear garden this spacious room could be used as a livingroom or as a grand diningroom. Features include a marvellous original Victorian open fireplace, pitched pine floor boards, centre rose and coving to ceiling and a radiator.
Kitchen/Diningroom A lovely room again facing south, it has a contemporary style fully fitted kitchen with a selection of appliances including, double oven/grill, five ring gas hob, microwave, fridge, extractor. There is also a central island, tiled splash back, sink, light fittings and radiator.
Utility Room Just off the Kitchen this room is the perfect size for household chores. There are more brilliant kitchen-style storage units, an additional sink and it is plumbed for a washing machine and dryer.
Back Hall A beautifully tiled floor, radiator, recess light fittings, door to rear garden.
Guest WC Tiled floor, WHB, WC, recess light fittings, radiator, plumbed for shower.
Landing Carpet, light fitting, stira stairs to attic, radiator.
Main Bathroom A fantastically large family bathroom that has been superbly decorated with a lovely tiled floor and walls. His/hers double WHB, WC, bath, separate shower, large contemporary style wardrobe for storage, blind, recess light fitting, radiator.
Master Bedroom A very spacious double room to the front of the house with a southern aspect and stunning views of Cork Harbour. Carpet, curtains, a bank of built-in-wardrobes, TV point, radiator.
Bedroom Two Overlooking the rear garden, this double room has carpet, curtains, TV point, radiator.
Ensuite Bathroom WC, WHB, tiled floor, extractor fan, radiator, light fitting
Bedroom Three Overlooking the front garden, this double room has a carpet, curtains, blind, radiator, light fitting, TV point.
Bedroom Four This good-sized double room has a carpet, curtains, blind, radiator, light fitting, TV point.
Bedroom Five Overlooking the front of the house taking in the southern light, this single room has a carpet, radiator, TV point.Features
- Magnificent 5 Bedroom Victorian Period Villa built in c.1880
- Approx. 207 sq m / 2230 sq ft
- Situated on approx. 0.3 acres
- Fantastic views of Cork Harbour from south facing site
- Completely renovated in 2015 and presented beautifully
- Private gardens with an impressive selection of trees, shrubs and lawn
- Zoned GFCH / CAT5 / Bespoke double-glazed windows / New plumbing and electrics / 11' Ceilings / Mains Services / Many original features restored
- Situated in Cobh town and only 25mins from Cork city
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By car pass Fota Wildlife park, cross Belvelly bridge and turn right on to R624. Follow the road for 5.6km and turn left just after Great Island Motors. Drive up the hill for approx. 150, take your second right and you will see the sign for No.2 Norwood Villas. Alternatively, for SATNAV or Google Maps input: P24 FT68Negotiator Details
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Strictly by appointment with Savills Cork on +353 (2) 1 427 1371
