Perfect hideaway in an exclusive retreat
Entry is via a cut stone arch off the main road and then a long, tree-lined avenue drops down to the foreshore with tracks branching off along the way.
Each fork leads through trees to a number of discreet and anonymous properties where the uninitiated can easily get lost.
The rutted tracks can also give the lie to the properties at journey’s end. While these woodland-shrouded houses have many styles, they all have one thing in common: they’re big and expensive.
Tightened planning regulations also mean that few, if any houses, will be built here in the future.
However, this week there’s an exceptional property, in both senses just on the market at Ardnagashel through Caroline Maslin and Niall Arundel of Sherry FitzGerald O’Neill. The company are also at the point of selling Tir na Spideoga, an Ardnagashal house which went on the market last year with a guide price of €1.4 million
Green Hill House, by comparison has a modest asking price of €575,000 with the option of an extra ten acres of land in addition to its existing site of one acre.
And while there isn’t a hope of future development, the ten acres do offer that ultimate Ardnagashal extra, privacy.
The house itself does not shout its qualities from the rooftops - at first glance its large bungalow and entrance is at the plainer end of the house.
Step inside however, and you have a bright, modern and tastefully finished property that, at its guide price, offers very good value for money.
Wide windows face onto the sea, with gardens rolling out in terraced lawns below and the main living rooms interconnect through arches.
The gables at this side are used to good effect to create a dynamic in the internal shape.
Running to 2,000 square feet, Green Hill House has three double bedrooms, with master ensuite, a large living room which runs into the dining room and then onto the kitchen and utility.
A main bathroom, guest WC and garage are also included.
As with most houses, but in particular in this case, a simple declension of the rooms isn’t adequate to describe either the property, or the spectacular location - truly in this case, viewing is a must.
