Suaimhneas, Cappanabohy, Leap, West Cork

€495,000

Beds	5 beds
Price	€495,000
Property Type	Bungalow
Size	199.5 meters²
Energy Rating	BER-B1
Refreshed on	Jun 27, 2025
Eircode	P81NY82
Group Name	Hodnett Forde Property Services
Sales License Number	004292

Description

Splendid Detached bungalow extending to c. 2,150 Sqft, set upon a c. 0.7 acre site benefiting from an elevated position overlooking Ballinlough Lake and the surrounding rolling countryside.

Features

This home is set within a truly idyllic area and fully lives up to its name, Suaimhneas, meaning peace/tranquillity in Irish. Located only 3km North of Leap Village and the N71 Main Route, this home is easily accessible and allows for convenient access to West Cork and the picturesque Wild Atlantic Way. Over the past twelve months, the Residence has been wholly refurbished to a very high standard, which is reflected by the B1 energy rating it achieves. Accommodation consists of Entrance Porch, Hallway, Living Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Utility Room, Guest W/C, Sitting Room, Family Bathroom, 5 bedrooms with the Master having an En suite Shower Room. At present one of the bedrooms is used as a Home Office. On arrival, a tiled Entrance porch leads into a Central Hallway finished with hardwood flooring. The Living room is a bright and well-proportioned space enjoying a large bay window, overlooking Ballinlough Lake and the excellent countryside views. The Kitchen/Dining features a mix of hardwood and tiled flooring, with the Kitchen having been fitted out to an exceptionally high standard, featuring beautiful teal kitchen units with gilded handles, white quartz countertops and integrated appliances. The Utility room, which is adjacent to the Kitchen, has been fitted to a similarly high standard. The sitting room, also positioned to enjoy the lake view, benefits from extra natural light thanks to two Velux windows and a patio door, making it an ideal space for hosting guests on bright summer evenings. The family bathroom has been suitably modernised with his and hers sinks, a freestanding bath and a shower. A guest WC and a home office offer additional flexibility for family life or remote working. Externally, the Residence is presented in an excellent condition with a gorgeous natural stone façade which is contrasted beautifully by a black fascia and soffit. The Residence has been upgraded with a new slate roof featuring high-efficiency solar PV panels, which take great advantage of the positioning of this home, which basks in uninterrupted sunlight all year round. The external grounds feature a wraparound tarmacadam driveway providing ample car parking and lawn gardens both to the front and rear of the property. The rear lawn garden has been divided by a gravel pathway which leads to a beautiful pond and Secret Garden. Also present is an enclosed vegetable garden and glass greenhouse which will appeal to those with a green thumb. The whole site is surrounded by general shrubbery that provides shelter and a haven for biodiversity. Overall, Suaimhneas is a well-presented, energy-efficient home set in a scenic rural setting, finished to a very high standard. Cork City - 1hr 15 mins, Cork Airport - 1hr, Leap National School – 6 mins, N71 Main Route – 5 Mins Services, OFCH, Private Water Service, Septic Tank, Electricity, Fibre Optic Broadband, Landline Telephone.

BER Details

BER: B1 BER No.100698968 Energy Performance Indicator:92.25 kWh/m²/yr

Description

Splendid Detached bungalow extending to c. 2,150 Sqft, set upon a c. 0.7 acre site benefiting from an elevated position overlooking Ballinlough Lake and the surrounding rolling countryside.

Features

BER Details

BER: B1 BER No.100698968 Energy Performance Indicator:92.25 kWh/m²/yr