For Sale €1,500,000.00 - Detached houses, estate
Spectacularly situated on the estuary of the River Bandon River, looking south to Kinsale and west to Kilmacsimon harbour, this exceptional property sits on 11 acres of woodland and commands an unrivalled position overlooking this popular salmon fishing river. From this overwhelmingly natural site teeming with nature you are a short stroll to the tiny village of Dunderrow with its vibrant primary school and long established ‘Fields’ pub.
About 10 minutes drive away, the medieval fishing port of Kinsale is one of the most sought-after addresses in Ireland attracting a diverse population from the four corners of the world. This medieval town, full of character & charm with its yacht-filled harbour, narrow streets and brightly painted buildings, marks the beginning of scenic West Cork.
The nearby large village of Innishannon is a 10min drive away with attractions including the Private Collector Art gallery, Country Market and the Innishannon Steam and Vintage Rally attracting 60,000 visitors yearly. Savouring the atmosphere of this idyllic retreat doesn’t assume foregoing a convenient city connection with both Cork city and Cork International Airport a mere 20 minutes away.
Completed in 2011 this magnificent multilevel home is constructed to Passivhaus high energy standards and has been built in a contemporary design with an elegant interior layout in which painstaking attention has been paid to each and every detail.
In the best tradition of delayed architectural gratification, the approach along a sweeping driveway merely hints at the possibilities beyond; it is only on the final descent that the full vista is revealed. With a deferential nod to architecture that respects natures resources as opposed to ego poking the landscape, the modest facade of the house gives little hint of what lies beyond the front door.
At the heart of the house is a curvilinear atrium – as much a piece of sculpture as architecture as evidenced by elements of hand worked plaster. Perfect for entertaining, this circular form connects the floors in an open plan design allowing traditionally delineated rooms to dissolve into open space and the rectilinear to turn sinuous marrying with fragments of curvilinear walls. Double height floor to ceiling picture windows dominate this circular living area and add to the spacious open plan design, bringing light and the river into the space.
The motto of the build was ‘simplicity’ and though distinguished by interesting architectural elements it nevertheless exudes a simplistic expression of design. The colour palette throughout, playing off natural building materials is decidedly neutral and wall surfaces left in a natural plaster finish add gritty texture, contrasting with smooth surfaces of the limestone flooring. The uncluttered harmony of all components is aimed at not detracting or distracting…no one element overpowering the other.
With four to five bedrooms under roof, the middle floor offers three bedrooms; two en-suite River view doubles that feature large expanses of glass opening onto private balconies and one Woodland view double complete with en-suite study and full bathroom across the hall.
The top floor offers a large bedroom with two double beds, cherry-wood flooring, bathroom, lounge/ T.V. area, refrigerator and refreshment facilities. The living area opens to a southern facing balcony which seems to float amidst the tree tops. With a birds eye view of the shared deep-water pier and the path to the long and private foreshore this is the perfect setting for summer dining.
