Development Land & Dwelling House at Clarke's HillRochestown, Co Cork

The subject site extends to 2.91 ha (7.2 acres) in total and is located at the northern end of Clarkes Hill within close proximity of the Rochestown Road. The site is irregular in configuration and had the benefit of 2 existing access points, one off Clarke’s Hill with the second providing superb connectivity to the Rochestown Road where there are a number of local bus stops (bus route 216 & 223) providing regular services to and from the city centre. The surrounding area is characteristically residential by nature with a number of one off large detached houses located along the southern boundary while there are a number of detached houses in a linear formation situated along the northern boundary. Mature trees and hedgerows are located along each boundary which provide for a highly attractive and secluded setting. The House - The property comprises a large 1970s five-bedroom detached house that overlooks the Douglas River. The house, which was constructed in the early 1970’s is laid out over two storeys and sits on an elevated site with a southerly aspect with construction being standard masonry walls underneath a low pitch tiled roof along with timber single glazed windows. The house is well laid out and comprises an entrance hall, kitchen, dining room, living room, reception room and WC on the ground floor level with four bedrooms (one of which includes and en-suite) and main bathroom all located on the first floor. The en-suite master bedroom, also located on the first floor, is generously proportioned and benefits from a large wraparound balcony that provides uninterrupted views over the Douglas River. The total floor area extends to a gross internal floor area of approx 237 sq m (2,551 sq ft).