Big Kinsale home ideal for family

THE first re-sale in Kinsale's Stonewell development is up for the taking.

High above the tourist town and with south-facing harbour views, no 15 Stonewell is a big dormer with lots of space - about 2,500 sq ft - thanks to a converted attic.

The Stonewell scheme, done by Bride View Developments in 2001, was a steady seller with homes priced over the €300,000 mark.

One of the largest in the 30-home scheme, much favoured by families, is this detached dormer with a €650,000 price quoted by estate agent Tom O'Keeffe of Bride View who sold this place day one.

The house is south facing, with a kitchen to the front for the best sunny view for those on domestic duty, and the glazing is in attractive quality wooden windows which frame the views which include James Fort.

The house has four bedrooms, two with en suite bathrooms (the main bathroom has a Jacuzzi bath,) and the master bedroom also has a walk-in-wardrobe.

Location is up off Catholic Walk, elevated above Kinsale with access to the vicinity from the Cork side, so there's no need to go through Kinsale if business brings you to Cork on a regular basis.

The site size is quite good, with a good back garden, patio and cobble lock front drive inside a stone wall.

Heating is by gas, and underfloor at the largely open-plan ground level with rads upstairs. The attic level is converted and could suit as a gym.