Hilltop setting for large family residence

MARANATHA Heights is a bit of a modern day ring-fort sitting on top of its hilltop site at Coolatudder, Ballinhassig, with views reaching for miles.

It’s a highly defensible situation, in a highly desirable location with a privacy belt of 1.3 acres. Back on the market, following its withdrawal six months ago, this property has an astonishing 3,423 square feet of space in a location that’s strictly regulated, building-wise.

Marnatha Heights is a 20 minute drive to Wilton, UCC and even less to CIT. And with all these boxes ticked, it’s not surprising the guide price starts at €800,000.

Designed by its vendors, it combines a wide expanse of open plan living space on the ground floor, with five bedrooms overhead, but you could have up to seven here - almost B&B territory. Underfloor heating is installed on the ground floor.

All the work’s been done, says Norma Healy of Sherry FitzGerald, and the grounds have been extensively landscaped. The property has a sunroom facing over the Bandon valley and that backdrop is one of the most impressive features. A garage built to domestic standards is included in the sale and there are a range of kennels.