Seaview Farm, Knockaneroe, Kilbrittain, West Cork

€1,500,000

Beds	5 beds
Price	€1,500,000
Property Type
Size	meters²
Energy Rating	BER-Exempt
Refreshed on	Sep 9, 2025
Eircode	P72 X316
Group Name	Henry O'Leary Auctioneers and Real Estate Agents
Sales License Number	001367

Description

A distinguished and substantial 5 bedroom period residence, complete with a cottage, stables and a range of traditional outbuildings, all set within 34 acres and available as a whole or in any combination of three suggested lots. Lots Available Lot 1: Period house and stables on 18 acres Lot 2: 14 acres of land Lot 3: Cottage on 2 acres (or option of 16 acres) A rare opportunity to acquire a historic country home in a private setting, with sweeping views, charming outbuildings and land offering endless possibilities. Steeped in history and equestrian heritage, Seaview Farm was the birthplace of the renowned Coosheen Connemara Pony Stud, founded here in 1960. Among its champions was the celebrated stallion Coosheen Finn, chosen in 1997 as the outstanding breeding stallion of his day and honoured on an Irish postage stamp. The period residence, thought to date back some 300 years, has retained its grace and charm while evolving into a warm and practical family home. Recently fitted sash windows grace the front facade, and from its elevated position the house commands fine views across the land which gently falls away to the west. Extending to c. 2,500 sq. ft., the accommodation strikes a rare balance between period elegance and liveable comfort, offering a layout perfectly suited to modern family life. Two well-proportioned reception rooms sit at the front of the house, each typical of their era in scale and style. To the rear, a kitchen and office provide everyday practicality, while to the side a living room and conservatory enjoy a sunny southerly aspect and views across the gardens. Upstairs, five bedrooms and two bathrooms provide generous family accommodation, with a further bathroom conveniently located on the ground floor. Beyond the house lies a courtyard of traditional stone-built stables and farm buildings, rich in character and steeped in history. A sheltered orchard, dotted with fruit trees and berry bushes, nestles to the rear along with small paddocks once home to celebrated champions. The wider holding extends to approximately 34 acres, available as a whole or in any combination of three suggested lots, offering great flexibility to prospective buyers. The original entrance lies directly opposite Gurraneasig National School, while a second entrance provides easy access to the larger land parcels if acquired separately. Also included in the sale is a derelict cottage, vacant for many years. While it requires complete restoration, its very presence may prove invaluable to an outsider seeking planning permission in an area that is both desirable and sensitive. The cottage could qualify for government grants aimed at vacant and derelict property, and it may open the door to securing permission for a new dwelling in a more favourable position within the 2 or 16 acre lots. For the right buyer, this modest building could hold the key to unlocking a much greater vision. Seaview Farm combines the romance of a period estate with the practicality of modern convenience. The school lies quite literally at the gate, the beach at Howe Strand is a short walk away, the village of Kilbrittain is just 5km away, the towns of Kinsale and Bandon are within easy reach and Cork city and airport are just 35km away, ensuring this rural haven remains well connected. Lots Available: The entire holding, period house & stables on 18 acres, 14 acres of land only, 16 acres with the cottage or the cottage on just 2 acres. Services: Private well, septic tank, electric radiators and high speed broadband is available. **Copy this link for a fully interactive virtual tour: https://www.hol.ie/tours/seaviewfarm/index.htm

Features

* Distinguished five-bedroom period residence (c. 2,500 sq. ft.), gracefully set on 34 acres with traditional stables and stone outbuildings * Birthplace of the renowned Coosheen Connemara Pony Stud, steeped in equestrian history and heritage * Flexible lot options: period house on 18 acres, 14 acres of land, or cottage on 2 acres (with option of 16 acres) * A rural haven by the sea - Howe Strand beach a short stroll away, Gurraneasig National School at the gate, Kilbrittain village 5km, Cork city and airport just 35km

BER Details

BER: Exempt

Description

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BER Details

BER: Exempt