Abbey Farmhouse, Glencurragh, Skibbereen, Co. Cork,

Description

The house is located approximately 1 mile from Skibbereen, 2 miles from the coast and 45 miles from Cork City and International Airport.

The house was completely refurbished and extended in recent years by the present owners.The reception rooms and bedrooms are south facing with panoramic views across the gardens and surrounding countryside.

There is a fully integrated music system that continues into the garden, There is a large paved garden terrace that forms a sun trap and is ideal for barbecues and entertaining on a grand scale.The gardens are accessed by a flight of timber steps with timber decking where there is an extensive rockery with numerous varieties of shrubs and plants that offer a profusion of colour throughout the summer months. Beyond lies the ornamental lake with an island that is accessed via a wooden bridge where there is a pagoda to admire the view and relax in. The well stocked gardens also include an orchard and some woodland. The dramatic West Cork coast provides some of the finest sailing and cruising waters in these Islands, there are numerous sandy beaches and off shore islands with adequate mooring facilities.Within an easy drive are harbours from which to sail and sea fish, sandy beaches and a choice of golf courses.

The ancient market town of Skibbereen has a variety of shops, a choice of restaurants, schools, banking facilities etc.There are a number of excellent seafood restaurants nearby at Skull and Baltimore.

Entrance Hall
4.3m x 2.3m.Tiled floor. Double doors to

Drawing Room
7.8m x 5.7m. Open stone fireplace, vaulted beamed ceiling with electrically operated skylights, pine floor, panoramic views on three sides. Patio doors to garden terrace

Cloakroom
WHB,WC, heated towel rail. Underfloor Heating

Kitchen
4.55m x 4.15m. Pine floor, floor cupboards with drawers, worktop, Belfast Sink and tiled
surround. STOVES range with gas hob, triple oven and grill. Cast iron solid fuel stove.Tiled
floor, recessed lighting. Store room.

Utility Room / Pantry
Open shelves, work tops, stainless steel sink, American fridge, plumbed for washing machine, dish washer, half door to yard and tiled floor.

Sitting Room
4.2m x 4.1m Wooden fireplace with tiled inset and cast iron surround. Recessed lighting.

Music Room
3.05m x 2.45m. Fitted shelves.

Conservatory
4.7m x 3.25m. Door to garden.

Bathroom 1
Bath with shower attachment, WHB,WC and tiled floor.

Attic Room / Playroom
With skylights.

Study Area


Family Room
4.3m x 3.4m. Fitted bookshelves.

Bedroom 1
(Principal Bedroom) 5.35m x 3.4m.

Ensuite
Shower Room 1. Fully tiled with cubicle power shower, WHB and WC.

Bathroom 2
Underfloor heating, fully tiled with glazed shower cubicle,WHB with cabinet and mirror, WC, heated towel rail, airing cupboard with hot water immersion.

Bedroom 2
3.35m x 3.3m. Built in wardrobe.

Bedroom 3
4.35m x 4.2m. Fitted wardrobes.


With power and water laid on. Large shed (c. 2,700 sq.ft.) with lean-to and garage. Green
house and potting shed.

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