Description

This stunning south facing home is perched in a dramatic position on top of the cliffs of St. Finian’s bay and offers the most beautiful unobstructed sea views to St. Finian’s beach and the surrounding countryside. The beach is literally just a stone’s throw away from this beautiful property which is an ideal home for any swimming, surfing or kayaking enthusiast or simply anyone who enjoys being close to nature. One can enjoy the views from literally every single room of this fine home or simply walk down to the beach in a matter of seconds.

Accommodation

You can go for a virtual viewing of the property here (copy and paste into new browser window/tab): https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=jNscgPn87LF Set into grounds of c. 1.4 acres the house offers a total floor area of c. 190 sqm. The old wing consists of a traditional cottage full of charm, which was later extended with a more modern wing to the west. On the ground floor the home comprises of a fine living room with a large bay window overlooking the beach, a wood burning stove and a dining area. There is also a separate lounge, a kitchen and a bedroom en-suite. Upstairs comprises of a large master bedroom suite in the old wing, en-suite with separate bath and shower. In the new wing there are two bedrooms upstairs together with a further sitting area, galley kitchen cum diner, and a bathroom which is an ideal setup for visitors. This area also benefits from a separate entrance to the home. The garden of this home is partly landscaped with lawn areas, colourful planting, shrubs and trees. There is a patio area to the front of the house to enjoy al fresco dining whilst gazing at the dramatic vistas. Old stone walls meander through the property adding to the overall charm and there are also various outhouses, vegetable patches and a small waterfall. There is plenty of off-street parking.

BER Details

BER: C3

Services

Mains Water, Private Septic Tank, Broadband, Solid Fuel Central Heating

Location

The property is located in The Glen on the beautiful coast line of St Finian’s Bay right beside the beach. It offers outstanding unobstructed 180 degree views to the bay, the beach and the surrounding countryside. The house is situated between the picturesque sea side villages of Waterville and Portmagee which are both c. 15 minutes drive away and offer shopping facilities, cafes, restaurants and bars. The market town of Cahirciveen is c. 20 minutes away by car while the larger towns of Killorglin and Killarney can be reached in c. 1 hour and 1.5 hours, respectively. Locally in The Glen, the Driftwood restaurant is in walking distance and also offers a pub and a café. The immediate vicinity is ideal for swimming, surfing, sailing, walking, fishing or playing golf. Various beaches are in close proximity, with St. Finian’s Bay beach literally right on your door step, as are various golf courses such as Waterville and Hogs Head Golf Courses, which are two of the best courses in Ireland. The property is within easy reach of the airports in Kerry, Cork and Shannon which offer direct transport links within Ireland, Europe and the UK.