Reconfigured county bungalow is just fab

Rose Martin

Thought not.

Johnny O’Flynn of Sherry Fitzgerald adds a new phrase to the auctioneering lexicon when he describes this 1,800 square foot property at Ballyhooleen as being ‘architecturally reconfigured’.

And it’s a fab job: the house has been extended but also opened up inside.

Pale walls and glossy American oak floors run on forever through the open plan, living rooms and the plain furniture adds to the minimalist style.

Banks of windows flood the interior in light and the elevated site means the house catches the sun all day. There’s a site of half an acre with a large deck and a patio. Views take in the Bandon Valley.

First impressions count and here there’s a knockout entrance hallway leading onto the living space through double doors. This L-shaped grouping includes the cherrywood kitchen in a U shape between the dining room and living room.

The latter takes up one end of the projecting gable and has windows on three sides, making this a warm, bright space. A simple fire opening is centred on one wall and has windows flanking. Moving backwards, a large utility flanks the other side of the kitchen and has access to the side: a study is next door and is accessed directly off the main hallway.

The master bedroom comes with separate dressing room and bathroom. Bedroom two is also ensuite and the third room is a double bedroom with an adjoining single room. The main bathroom includes a jacuzzi and separate shower style.

Located in Ballinhassig, but close to Crossbarry, this property has a guide price of E535,000 through Sherry FitzGerald.