Bramble Lodge, 7 Brookwood, Frenchfurze, Carrigaline, Crosshaven, Co. Cork

€1,750,000

Beds	5 beds
Price	€1,750,000
Property Type	Detached House
Size	386.17 meters²
Energy Rating	BER-B3
Refreshed on	Jul 16, 2025
Eircode	P43 Y073
Group Name	Patricia Stokes Auctioneers & Valuers
Sales License Number	004586

Description

Built in 1997 by its one and only owner this five bedroomed detached family home known as Bramble Lodge is bespoke in every way. Ahead of its time in the materials used during its construction it is easy to see how after 28 years that his home would return a B3 energy rating. The property extends to approx. 4,200 sq. ft and sits perfectly on mature gardens of C. 1.4 acres. The quality and workmanship inside and out is second to none. During its construction, elements of this home came from far and wide with imports from France for quartz flooring and handmade clay roof tiles with their French bonnets, Sweden for interior doors and wrought iron monger, handmade Yorkshire bricks for fireplaces and meandering paths, Italy for bathroom ware while closer to home the salvaged and reclaimed wide plank wood floors came from Thompsons Bakery in Cork. The property has a true Tudor style to it from the solid pine windows complete with K glass and lattice lead also imported from Sweden while the handmade clay roof tiles are French. The rooms within are extensive in size with many offering dual functions and ceiling heights vary with 10 ft to 12ft the norm. The accommodation of this home is extensive and offered over two levels. It gives rise to entrance, reception hall, open plan kitchen cum dining room cum family room, sunken lounge, formal dining room or playroom, sun room, living room, utility, guest WC and a family bathroom all at entry level. The first floor has five double bedrooms two of which are en-suite making the choice of which to use as the main room difficult, another family bathroom completes the upstairs accommodation. Whitewashed walls internally are the norm throughout this home and give dramatic effect and impact to all of the rooms. For those who are unfamiliar, Brookwood is a development of 12 detached bespoke homes within an extensive woodland setting, sitting above Drakes Pool on the road to Crosshaven and minutes to the town of Carrigaline. It nestles nicely against the farmland of Aghamarta as its backdrop giving each of these individual homes ultimate privacy in an area that feels rural once you are within its grounds, yet in a location minutes to conveniences and a short trip to the city. It sits overlooking the hugely successful amenity walk, buggy and cycle path skirting the shoreline of the Owenabue estuary underneath. The homes here offer a tremendous range of shapes and styles, although difficult to even catch a glimpse such is the privacy they enjoy as you travel the winding woodland spine road which gives them access. Designed to preserve the woodlands back in early 1990?s these home have a very unique position within the Cork residential property market. Bramble Lodge is beautiful and once you drive through the electric privacy gates you instantly know you are somewhere special. The property is Tudor in style and appearance and true to its look the external is finished with whitewashed walls sitting on low redbrick with a punched out redbrick course band dividing and wood lap gable. Casement windows and doors with inset lattice led work join with redbrick chimney stacks and turret complete with weather vane to showcase this home at its best. The maturity in the 1.4 acres of gardens surrounding the house is paying dividends now. The strategic placing of seedlings all those years ago are now all grown up and give a riot of colour throughout the garden and throughout the year. Redbrick laid pathways meander through the external spaces in a calming way. Internally the house is just as interesting. The use of exposed beams throughout the house are just too many to count. They give an interest and function to each room and at times used to dictate the change of function within the room. The cathedral ceiling and whispering gallery in the reception hall sets the scene of all to come within this home. Every element of the internal finishes were handpicked and every detail thought through to make sure it blended well and stood the test of time. Independent of the house the property has the addition of a standalone garage, barn in style, of approx. 170 sq. ft. with overhead floor for storage and car port alongside. The property also has a detached purpose build garden shed and glasshouse extending to just over 300 sq. ft. which could, with ease change its use and function, sitting amid part of the garden left to rewilding. Outside The grounds surround Bramble Lodge extend to 1.4 acres and have been well laid out. Its boundaries are made up of mature trees given and oasis of peace and tranquillity within. The property is arrived at via double electric gates opening to a sweeping driveway eclosed with sleepers and sitting beneath a canopy of 14 poplar trees lining either side. The driveway finishes offering lots of parking. The gardens are beautiful and offer wide open lawns ideal for kicking balls, bouncing on trampolines or practicing pitching. The lawns are enclosed with mature planted beds where Rhododendron, hydrangeas, honeysuckle and wild roses give bursts or colours from white to pink, yellow and red. Japanese Maple and red robins give a fantastic contract against the whitewashed walls of the house. Low walls are capped with red tiles and meandering path through the gardens are laid in red brick. Directly adjacent to the house to the rear and accessed from the open plan kitchen cum dining cum family room is a large deck with a wraparound landscaped space ideal for sitting out in. Tucked away off this is a cosy corner complete with awning fitted giving plenty of shelter regardless of the weather rain or shine. A pond with cascading waterfall sits to the side of this rear space and makes for pleasing sounds throughout the day. The outside lighting plan comes into its own in the evening and illuminated the entire grounds. Outside taps are strategically placed around the grounds.

Accommodation

Entrance Porch The front door of Bramble Lodge is arrived at from a meandering red brick pathway with three extensive curved steps. With a covered Tudor style canopy held in place with hefty beams the door is handcrafted from teak with black cast iron dressing and stained glass inset.
Reception Hall Set with a cathedral ceiling with whispering gallery against the backdrop of a red brick feature fireplace with wood mantle beneath exposed beams this reception hall is lovely. Finished with black and terracotta tiled floor. A cosy nook to the side of the staircase is cleverly placed and three teardrop lights hand from the suspended ceiling beam. Double door cloak press takes care of all storage needs here.
Guest WC Located off the reception hall is a cute guest bathroom fitted with two piece antique suite from the Hermitage range to include pedestal sink and WC complete with pull chain cistern. Tiled floor and cast iron radiator with heated towel rail.
Lounge (22.51ft x 21.39ft) Arrived at from the reception hall is a lovely sunken lounge. Extensive in size and almost perfectly square at 22ft by 21ft this room has a host of glazing bringing lots of natural light through its triple aspect. A deep set bay window looks out over the front gardens. The now expected exposed beams are in full evidence in this room and blend with the wide plank reclaimed wood floor. They are arranged in such a way that there are almost two functions within the room of a dining space within the bay window and the rest of the room given over to lounge and relaxation. A redbrick hand built inglenook fireplace 10ft 6 in length takes up a position across the back wall of this room. Made from handmade Yorkshire bricks and wooden cross beam. The heart of the fireplace stands proud of alcoves ideal of log storage and also perfect for visits from Santa. It is easy to understand why the current owners call this their Christmas room. A series of wall light join with ceiling lights to illuminate this room further.
Home Office Tucked away to the back of the lounge is a lovely home office. Treated to the same wood floor finish to that in the lounge this room has bespoke built in desk, bookcase with recessed lighting and filing cabinets finished in teak. A bright yellow tone is used in the washing of the walls here making is a lovely space to work from. A gable window looks out over the side garden.
Open Plan Kitchen/Family/Dining Room (31.50ft x 11.68ft) This is a truly versatile and user friendly layout capable of adapting to any purchasers taste. The current owners have enjoyed this space over the years changing the family to the dining space and vice versa depending on the mood. The kitchen is constant, sits at the heart of the room and is arranged almost in a galley effect acting as a link between the dining and family spaces. The kitchen itself is hand made in solid pine units at both floor and eye level giving a host of storage space. Two handcrafted French dressers with storage presses and display shelves further enhance the kitchen and are fitted with recessed lights. A matching plate rack is fitted against the whitewashed wall and has a moveable island unit beneath. A Belfast sink and water filter is set within a black granite worktop with tiled splashback. A black Stanley Alpha (Aga) cooker is set within bespoke cabinetry necessary to take the unique depth and height compared to standard kitchen units and finished in such a way as to blend with the dressers. It includes its own extractor and the overall look is beautiful. A second independent cooker is fitted with extractor overhead. Two sets of casement windows look out over the rear garden and a teak half door gives access. In its current configuration the dining is set off the kitchen and is host to an 8 seater dining table and chairs. The American fridge freezer is set here within an alcove setting over overhead presses and wine rack alongside. The family room almost mirrors the lounge in that it enjoys another inglenook fireplace complete with alcoves and a fireplace standing proud. Finished in handmade Yorkshire brick the back wall and alcoves have been painted white giving it a completely different look. A cast iron solid fuel burning stove also enhances the look. A crossbeam acts as a mantel. The room is dual aspect with windows on each gable and a double set of opening doors lead out to the rear garden. This entire room is finished with French quartz flooring adding to its adaptability.
Utility Room (11.81ft x 3.05ft) Located off the kitchen the utility is finished with a black flagstone floor. It is home to the usual appliances of washing machine and dryer set with painted panelled units at floor and eye level and beneath a wooden counter top. A second Belfast sink takes care of needs here. The room is tremendous in size and has a bank of floor to ceiling presses across its back wall taking care of any and all storage needs. There is an independent shower unit fitted here in case of muddy days with kids coming in from sport activities or simply playing in the extensive gardens. Door leading directly to rear garden from here.
Dining Room/Family Room (11.48ft x 10.83ft) Accessed off the reception hall is a lovely bright room that offers a host of uses. Currently configured as a formal dining room this room can also be accessed from the open plan kitchen. It enjoyed the same distress wood floor to that in the lounge and the exposed beams are aplenty here. Windows look out over the front garden. This room opens up via double doors with glazed inset into a beautiful sun room.
Sun Room (20.77ft x 15.81ft) The sun room at Bramble Lodge is a difficult room to leave at any time of the day. Created in such a way to give an instant feeling of relaxation the room is awash with natural light throughout the day. Double casement windows are set in the front and rear gables with double opening doors on both sides giving access to the front and rear gardens. 3 deep set Velux roof windows enhance the natural light further. Internally it is finished with low redbrick walls with whitewashed walls sitting on top. The room has a white painted ceiling with two hanging ships lanterns. Ivory tiled floor finished this room
Back Hall Finished with carpet and offers storage press. Independent access to the overhead bedroom. This section of the home could be independently used as an Au pair quarters or elderly parent space giving its occupier their own privacy.
Living Room (21.39ft x 18.90ft) Accessed off the back hall or directly from the front garden is a lovely living room. Spacious in size and almost square measuring 20ft x 18 ft this room is an ideal teenage den where noisy activities with friends can take place without disrupting the rest of the household. Finished is with whitewashed walls and exposed beams at the gables allows this room to flow with ease. Tucked away in the corner of the room is a purposed built bar counter complete with sink and recessed light. This is a superb room for entertaining. A built in bench gives great additional seating and acts as storage with an almost blanket box look. Wide plan wood floor finishes. A wall of glazing with double doors looks out onto the front gardens.
Bedroom 1 (20.83ft x 17.62ft) Located at first floor level the main bedroom of this home is a superb size. Triple in aspect it allows the user to orientate it any way they want. Cathedral ceiling with exposed beams this room is bathed in natural light. Offering a host of fitted robes spaces painted in jade green the room. A double walk in closet takes care of additional storage needs.
En-suite (12.89ft x 9.94ft) Cleverly arranged with three piece white suite to include jacuzzi bathtub with telephone showerhead attachment, sink unit within a built in vanity unit complete with light. A WC completes the suite here.
Bedroom 2 (22.97ft x 19.36ft) Located at first floor level off the back hall and over the living room this room is slightly removed from the rest of the bedroom spaces. Superb in size and beautifully bright the room finished with wide plank wood floor painted white. The walls here are whitewashed and against the exposed wood beams gives this room a calm relaxation feel. Robes are catered for within the eves and as well as purpose built mirrored robes. Two dormer windows join gable double doors with glazing to enhance the natural light. French doors lead out onto a balcony giving tremendous views across all the gardens here. The balcony is extensive, the flooring upstand and guardrails are finished in teak.
En-suite (8.20ft x 7.55ft) Fitted with a two piece white suite from the Sottini range to include pedestal sink and WC.
Bedroom 3 (18.93ft x 18.31ft) A lovely bedroom located to the front of the property with large picture dormer window. This room is a fine double and offers a host of storage and wardrobe space along with a walk in robe.
Bedroom 4 (14.99ft x 12.76ft) A beautiful double bedroom with exposed wood floor and exposed beams running throughout. Walk in robe and additional storage catered for within the eves.
Bedroom 5 (12.96ft x 12.89ft) A lovely double room full of interest and charm. Double robe as well as walk in storage room to take care of cloths. Exposed red brick wall, exposed beams and wood floor complete this room
Family Bathroom (12.66ft x 6.30ft) Fitted with cast iron roll bath with claw legs give you a sense of the character of this bathroom. Cast iron radiation incorporating heated towel rail. A stripped back wooden vanity sits beneath the dormer windows with custom sink inset and tiled surround. A wc complete the suite.
Family Bathroom (10.37ft x 8.04ft) Located at ground floor level and set off the back hall is a fine family bathroom. Fitted with three piece to include a deep set bathtub, pedestal sink with vanity mirror and light and a WC completes the suite. A shower attachment is fitted over the bathtub with circular shower curtain rail. The bathroom is fully tiled in tones of ivory on floor and walls. A host of wood panelled doors painted in jade green with mirrored doors take up position along one wall and takes care of any storage needs.
Garage (18.37ft x 9.19ft) The property has the benefit of a detached stand-alone garage, barn in style with a ground floor area of approx. 170 sq. ft. The garage has overhead floor ideal for additional storage. A covered and sheltered carport leans off from the garage finished with concrete standing.
Garden Shed Part of the gardens have been left to rewilding and screened off and enclosed by a beech hedge. This area of the garden has its own block built garden shed and glasshouse extending to approx. 300 sq. ft. While in need of some refurbishment this structure lends itself to a myriad of uses.

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BER Details

BER B3 BER No. 118220631

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Negotiator

Patricia Stokes

Description

Accommodation

Features

BER Details

BER B3 BER No. 118220631

Viewing Details

Viewing by Appointment

Negotiator

Patricia Stokes