Buy into a vision in Ballinspittle withnew development at Kilmore Woods

TWENTY years ago, the first statue moved in Ballinspittle, Co Cork, and created a world-wide news story, as well as a resurgence of fervour in certain sectors of the Roman Catholic church.

The quiet and very attractive village has, however, remained unchanged despite its crowd-pulling fame in the 1980s and has now lapsed back into relative obscurity.

Statues notwithstanding, Ballinspittle has one of the best locations in south Cork if you’re looking for a quiet and beautiful place to bring up a family.

Just outside the village, Screed Construction is in the process of completing a nine-house development. The showhouse of the Kilmore Wood scheme, featuring large, detached properties on quarter-acre sites, will be open for viewing this weekend from 2-4 pm, courtesy of estate agent, Pacelli Nolan of SWS Property Services, Kinsale, who are marketing the scheme.

Partially stone-faced and with the bones of 2,400 square feet, these are generously proportioned properties with four bedrooms, four reception room, including a sunroom, as well as a large, kitchen/diner and a well-designed utility room.

Based on a high cottage style, the Kilmore Wood houses are in an enviable position on the Garrettstown side of the village.

With woodland walks and blue flag beaches on the doorstep, as well as Kinsale and Bandon for shopping, this predominantly rural location can’t be beaten in terms of amenities. And, it’s also within commuting distance of Cork city. Kilmore Woods should attract a broad church of buyers, particularly when the starting price of €450,000 per unit is taken into account.

Right now there are two properties sold, which leaves just seven on the market. Get moving.