Permission for modern home on 27 acres

THERE’S a touch of the landed gentry about this part of Lissarda, Co Cork — it’s an area with fine houses set on fine acres of land.

This month, Joe McCarthy, of Irish and European, is offering a 21st century variation on a theme. He has 27 acres on offer with full planning permission for an impressive residence.

It’s remarkable that open planning has been achieved in this location. But this is a modern residence, a cutting-edge design with flat-roof profile, large areas of glazing, a split-level layout, and a clean design from every perspective. The plans, by O’Mahony Pike Architects, are ready to go.

The land is under permanent pasture with attractive woodland, and has an elevated position with great views over the Lee valley. Just off the main Cork-Macroom road at Lissarda village, it’s a 20-minute drive to the outskirts of Cork city, and ten minutes to Macroom.

The agent is seeking €425,000 for the land, which is in one block, and has an existing, hardcore roadway leading to the site. Also in place is a new, deep-water well and private drainage.