HOUSE OF THE WEEK Five-bed in Ballinhassig is on a 1.2acre site
BY EMMA CONNOLLY
WITH a price tag of half a million euro, expectations are bound to be on the high side for this house located between Crossbarry and Halfway.
But the sprawling property at Gortnaglough, Ballinhassig should impress even the most discerning house hunter with all it has to offer.
Behind its gated entrance lies a five bedroom home that extends over 3,350 sq feet – all on a site of 1.2 acres.
There’s a selection of formal and casual living and dining spaces including two large reception rooms and a charming solid oak kitchen which enjoys stunning countryside views.
There’s superb outdoor appeal with the site designed over three levels. It comprises a paved patio area and a timber deck on the first level, a chicken coop and a polytunnel in the middle section and grass on the lower level with something to appeal to lots of tastes.
There is also a detached garage.
AT A GLANCE
Summary
Five bedroom house on a site of 1.2 acres for €500,000.
Location
On an elevated site at Gorgnaglough, Ballinhassig, overlooking the Owenboy River. It’s between the villages of Crossbarry and Halfway – approx 3.5km from each. Cork city and airport are only 15 minutes drive away. Kinsale is 20 minutes.
Selling points
Attractive location, extensive space (inside and out) and a very high finish.
Henry O’Leary, Clonakilty is handling the sale. For more information see hol.ie or call 023 8835959.
