Description

       

Duncarrig is a fine restored period property set in a spectacular elevated position above the sea with wonderful southwesterly aspects over Kinsale Harbour. Set in the charming village of Summercove, the house occupies undoubtedly one of the finest waterside settings in this much sought after location.

 
Kinsale is an historic and pretty town set on one of the most picturesque natural harbours along this spectacular coastline – its once strategic worth can be gauged by the massive fortifications built here during the Napoleonic Wars; with the town guarded by the Charles Fort, one of the finest surviving ‘star’ forts and James Fort, diagonally across the harbour mouth. An underwater chain used to be strung between the two forts during times of war to protect the inner harbour and town from incoming enemy shipping.
 
The house, built in a Victorian Gothic style, is believed to have been built in 1905 on the site of a much older building. The original building was possibly occupied by the officers of the garrison and dated from the construction of the nearby Charles Fort in the 17^th Century. Some remnants still form the protective walled gardens of the property.
 
Duncarrig has been fully restored in recent years to an exacting standard using conservation materials, resulting in an authentic period residence, with a beautiful and luxuriously comfortable interior full of light, where all rooms enjoy the stunning sea and harbour views. The house is both easily managed and well-proportioned, serving as a magnificent waterside retreat or exclusive holiday hideaway. The accommodation extends to some 250 sq metres (2750 sq ft) arranged over three floors and includes two reception rooms, conservatory, large kitchen & breakfast room with feature gallery studio over, together with four bedrooms and four bathrooms.

 

The property benefits from underfloor heating to the ground floor together with new double glazed hardwood sash windows. Oak herringbone parquet floors edged with a mahogany inlay are laid throughout the ground floor together with ‘dental’ style cornicing, deep skirting, panelling and architraves. A central vacuuming system and an on-demand pressurised water system have also been installed. Duncarrig has been carefully extended to provide a delightful conservatory together with the creation of a charming garden with flagged sun terraces and a lower deck with boat jetty / swimming platform reached by steps directly from the garden. At low tide there is direct access to a secluded shingle cove.                                                                                                                                             

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Location of Property

From Kinsale town centre take the Summercove / Charles Fort road, proceeding around the inner harbour and up the hill. On descending into Summercove the property will be found on the right hand side just prior to reaching the Quay. Extensive parking is also available on the Quay from where Duncarrig can be seen. Please note that no sale boards are erected at the property.

Michael H Daniels & Co

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