Gallop away with horsey property close to city

THOSE with more than a passing interest in things equestrian might find their ideal property in Corran, Waterfall, Co Cork.

This immaculately maintained bungalow comes with five acres of land divided up between paddocks, sand arena and stables. A long sweeping driveway and lawn with mature shrub beds are to the front of the house with all of the horsey bits to the back.

The house is also unusual - it’s a big bungalow, but has modular style accommodation with the kitchen making up one eastern wing and the main reception room and bedrooms are to the other side of the house. The kitchen wing forms part of the courtyard entrance to the front of the house and this is attractively designed with a pergola covering that includes jasmine and wisteria climbers.

The main hallway is a show-stopper in that the amount of space given over to this access area is so generous. There’s a bow window to the front which is made a focal point with a circular table and some occasional seating.

Along the corridor is the kitchen, which, with its exposed room beams, Rayburn cooker and bank of fitted units, is the pivotal room in the house. Big enough to incorporate a living area, the room has windows on three sides and is a bright, warm space. The utility is to the rear and gives access to the detached, two car garage.

There are two main reception rooms, the dining room and lounge, and the lounge is a very good size with a stone built fireplace as a focal point.

The bedrooms are located at the western end of the house, along with the main bathroom: there’s also a guest bathroom at the kitchen end. Two of these bedrooms are ensuite, with full baths, and all of the rooms are good doubles with a variety of fittings.

The stable block includes three loose boxes with a sand arena behind and the grounds have post and rail fencing.

Within a 10 minute drive of Bishopstown, this property satisfies a number of criteria, not least space, the rural ambience and the high standards of the property.

Paul Reid of Sherry FitzGerald is the agent in charge of the sale and he is inviting offers of €570,000 for this many-faceted house.