Roughgrove is so private that it’s almost invisible

Rose Martin

Then Roughgrove, Bandon, Co Cork, might be the answer.

So private that it’s almost invisible, according to auctioneer, Damien Murray, this ranch-house has agricultural trappings at the gate to add to the camouflage, but once down the drive a different viewpoint emerges.

Standing on 1.25 acres, (enough for a pony a few goats, or even a few head of cattle), this large country house is surrounded by impressive old timber and is set in a hollow for cosiness.

It’s quite impressive on first viewing, says Damien Murray, and at the asking price of E500,0000 is a lot of property for the money.

Not only do you get a four to five bedroomed house, but there’s also a huge garage with overhead loft for that emerging rock band or independent relative.

The main house has generously sized rooms with a kitchen of 600 square feet. Joinery is in pine with a central staircase and gallery landing, and as well as the kitchen/dining room, there’s a lounge of 17’ by 12’ and a sunroom off the living room of 13’ by 13’. There are three huge bedrooms on the upper floor, with one ensuite and the fourth bedroom is on the ground floor along with a guest bathroom and there’s a main bathroom on the first floor.

On the main road to Newcestown, and Béal na Bláth, ERA Paddy Murray Auctioneers are the agents to contact.