Muriwai Cottage, Dromkeen, Innishannon, Co Cork, T12 A6YV | Property for sale | Savills
166.02 sq m(1,787 sq ft)
Guide price €595,000

Muriwai Cottage, DromkeenInnishannon, Co Cork, T12 A6YV

  • Recently sold

Key features

  • Sold in September 2024
  • Approx. 166 sq m / 1787 sq ft
  • South-West facing private site of about 0.45 ha / 1.1 ac
  • Exceptional finish throughout
  • Beautiful private gardens
  • Private parking and one car garage
  • Potential for additional dwelling site (subject to FPP)
  • Innishannon Town Centre - 2 mins drive

Stunning 3 bedroom detached home on amazing private grounds

About this property

  • Savills proudly presents Muriwai Cottage, a stunning three-bedroom detached property nestled on a private site with breathtaking countryside views.

    Upon arrival, you are greeted by a roller electric gate opening to a courtyard-style gravel parking area. A gravel path leads from the garage to the front door, surrounded by mature hedging and shrubberies, creating a charming setting. The front door opens into the original cottage, featuring the master bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe, the main bathroom, and an office. the office is ideal for those working from home with the added benefit of a high speed broadband connection. A generous entrance hall connects to the extended section of the property, where you'll find a stunning open-plan kitchen, living, and dining room. This space boasts a corner window, glazed sliding doors for natural light, and a solid fuel stove as a charming focal point. The kitchen is well-laid out with direct access to a large utility room and an under-stairs storage pantry.
    Returning to the hall, you can make your way upstairs, passing a lovely corner window on the stair return. The impressive landing functions as a den or study. The two additional double bedrooms flank the landing, accompanied by a bathroom and storage cupboard.

    Externally, this property stands out in the open market. The site measuring about 1.1 acres is perfectly positioned with a south-west facing orientation. The front drive and parking courtyard are fully functional with a private remote access gate, gravel parking area, and sensor lighting. There is also a second access gate into the garden/site further down from the main entrance gate. The garage, with a single car roller door from the road and pedestrian access into the property grounds, is fully powered and ideal for storage, a workshop, or conversion to an office.

    The main gardens are truly impressive. A large paved patio, connected to the main house via a sliding door to the kitchen, living, and dining room, includes a covered section for sheltered outdoor dining and entertaining. The patio overlooks beautifully maintained lawns, fruit trees, mature hedging, raised flower beds, and a vegetable garden. Beyond the gardens, the southern elevation of the site offers additional mature growth and presents a unique opportunity for further development, potentially accommodating an additional dwelling (subject to full planning permission).

    BER Details - BER B1 - BER No.102051091 - Energy Performance Indicator: 87.69 kWh/M2/yr

Local information

  • Cork City Centre – 29 mins drive
  • Cork Airport - 20 mins drive
  • Kinsale - 20 mins drive
  • Bishopstown – 20 mins drive
  • CUH – 20 mins drive
  • Innishannon – 2 mins drive / 30 mins walk
  • Bandon – 7 mins drive
  • Sandycove Slipway - 20 mins drive
  • Garretstown Beach - 20 mins drive
  • Kilmacsimon Swimming & Rowing club - 5 mins drive
  • *All times are approximate.

Additional information

  • Located in Innishannon, a charming village and a gateway to West Cork, Muriwai Cottage offers a delightful blend of rural tranquility and vibrant community life. Nestled along the Bandon River, the village boasts scenic beauty and outdoor activities like fishing and walking trails. Sea swimming and coastal activities are also nearby with Kinsale and the ever-popular Sandycove Slipway a short trip away as well as Kilmacsimon Swimming & Rowing club accessible within 5 minutes. Essential amenities, including shops, pubs, and schools, foster a close-knit, friendly atmosphere. Proximity to Cork City ensures access to urban conveniences and employment opportunities while retaining a peaceful, small-town charm.
  • Cork, Ireland's fastest-growing city, rarely offers a prominent property like Muriwai Cottage to the open market. This wonderful home will impress those looking to trade up, first-time buyers, and those seeking to relocate to this unique location from both within Ireland and abroad.