Make a crafty move with this fine period property

THERE are some properties that cannot be neatly slotted into a category and Abbey House in Courtmacsherry is one.

On the market with David Busteed of Twomey Crowley in Bandon, it’s a Victorian semi-detached which has a detached craft shop to the rear and half an acre of gardens overlooking Courtmacsherry Bay.

“This is possibly the finest period property to come on the market in recent years,” says Mr Busteed, who gives a guide of €600,000 for the package.

With period features intact, the house has two reception rooms, with cornicing, good fireplaces and wooden floors, and the kitchen has a four-over Aga and an old-fashioned larder. There’s also a study, two bathrooms, five bedrooms and a floored and wired attic.

At the back, there’s a glasshouse, garage, former stable, and the Golden Pheasant Craft Shop. Running to 30’ by 14’ this could be converted to any commercial use, says Mr Busteed.

However, an infill townhouse or apartment development on the site is a possibility, considering Courtmacsherry’s appeal as a resort.

The property is 10 miles from Bandon, nine from Clonakilty and two and half to Timoleague.

Also in the village, auctioneer Henry O’Leary of Property Partners is selling a four bedroomed waterfront townhouse for offers over €335,000. With four bedrooms, two living rooms, a study and a kitchen as well as a couple of outhouses, this property at Hamilton Row also has a mooring.