Starter home: Rosscarbery, West Cork €75,000
West Cork hideaways are rarely as unusual or as affordable as this ivy-covered property in Rosscarbery.
Guiding at €75,000, the two storey flat roofed house has officially been called The Hideaway by the family who have spent summer holidays there for close to 30 years.
John Hodnett of Hodnett Forde auctioneers says it’s an old stone outbuilding which was built over 100 years ago but was converted for holiday use by a previous owner.
Offering 660 sq ft of living space, the property is described as being well maintained with gas central heating and double glazed windows. Downstairs there is a 32’ long kitchen/dining/living area with an exposed stone wall, a fireplace, ceiling beams and a small fitted kitchen.
On the upper level there’s a bathroom and three bedrooms, including two six foot square) ones. There isn’t a garden but outside the front door there is an off-street parking space for one car.
A G energy rating reflects the age of property and the lack of insulation, so it is likely to need some upgrading.
Because of the price, the location and also possibly because it’s so unusual, the Hideaway has been generating good interest.
“I have already had seven viewings and I have now booked another six. Most of the viewers are looking for a holiday home but one of them is a man looking for a permanent home,” says Mr Hodnett.
Located within 100 metres from shops and pubs in Rosscarbery Square, the Hideaway is within a five minute drive from the Warren beach.
: History and price combine to make this a unique West Cork property.
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