Live next to an historic fort

VIEWERS looking over 1 Charlesfort Terrace in Kinsale have every right to feel defensive - they can expect armada-like hordes to come a-bidding.

The end-of-terrace three-bedroom home is near the centuries-old Charles Fort, one of the town’s key tourism attractions, and set above the Bulman pub in Summercove, overlooking Kinsale harbour and town. Originally built by the County Council, the row of houses is now almost wholly owned by private residents.

No 1 Charlesfort Terrace has a €370,000-plus price guide with Mark Kelly of Hamilton Osborne King, and could well tip over the €400,000 level in active bidding.

Its merits are varied: it has, for example, a large corner site with possible scope for side extension or even potential for an additional townhouse, subject to planning consent.

But the first impression will be the sunny views from the elevated site. Maximising the views is the simply dressed front terrace, a paved front garden in effect.

Internally, the house has a large 11’ by 23’ sitting room with fireplace, and patio doors to the back garden. The ground level also houses the kitchen and a guest WC.

Overhead, there’s two bedrooms with space for a double bed, and a single third bedroom, plus main bathroom. Windows are double glazed aluminium. Heating is by electric storage heaters and open fireplace.