Woods and beaches: what a site
Twelve and a half acres at Upper Fountainstown, Minane Bridge, Co Cork, is on the market with auctioneer Jim O’Brien of CCM Bandon, and it’s a dream buy for house builders.
It doesn’t come with planning permission, but the sale will be subject to that, says Mr O’Brien, so it might be worth the punt, considering its proximity to Cork city.
Just a mile from the Fountainstown beach, this property has a half acre of woodland, a stream running through it and frontage on three sides, one of which is a cul-de-sac.
And it’s also close to Myrtleville and Crosshaven, and with the expansion of Carrigaline and the bypass road, local access is good, and there is growing provision of amenities. The land is all in pasture at the moment, and slopes down on two sides to the stream in the middle.
* Meanwhile, the same agent is selling another scenic property, only this time it’s an organic farm on the beautiful Sheep’s Head Peninsula. It’s located only two miles from Bantry.
A non-residential holding, it has a mix of land, including 36 acres of good quality pasture, a 10-acre parcel of grazing land on the opposite side of the road and 22 acres of hill land. The sale also includes a one-sixth share of 56 acres of commonage.
Jim O’Brien is looking for €180,000 for the 10-acre site and a total of €750,000 to €800,000 for the remainder of this farm.
It has fantastic views onto Whiddy Island, says the agent, and would make an ideal hobby farm for an organic enthusiast.
