Substantial property with superb views in an area laden with character

YOU get the sizzle, as well as the sausage, with this Timoleague house, where the views — the sizzle — are at least a match for the calibre of home — the substance — on offer.

Some properties are all about the views, others are fine houses but in secondary, hollowed-out settings: ‘Ardmore’ Timoleague has both positive attributes on offer.

Built about seven years ago, it is a large dormer home with over 30 windows, many positioned to maximise views.

And, what views. From this perch 500 yards above the West Cork coastal inlet village of Timoleague, via Chapel Hill, occupants and visitors can scan a vista that takes in rural hinterland, the 13th century Timoleague Abbey, Courtmacsherry harbour and even the Old Head of Kinsale at a light-blinking pinch.

A family home par excellence, in a coveted coastal setting, it was built by a local couple who want to move back closer to Bandon with their family. Selling agent is Alan Browne of Murray Browne in Cork City, jointly with local agent Niall O’Sullivan. Mr O’Sullivan is also the vendor/builder of the property.

The big detached dormer home runs to about 2,400sq ft, with four first-floor bedrooms and lashings of ground-floor rooms. But, there’s more. The property mix on a two-thirds of an acre site includes a guest summer house, with a living room, study, two bedrooms and a bathroom, with lots of decking.

The main house has a rich palette of materials, including salvage brick, stone, red oak, Irish white oak (staircase), Italian tiling, glass block dividing wall, and a conservatory with French doors to the extensively paved and decked outdoor areas.

The kitchen has Pippi oak units and granite work-top, integrated units and glazing. The dining room is off this via a brick arch. Other rooms include a 22ft by 13ft living room with open fireplace, large hallway, family room, music room with surround sound, and a utility.

The master bedroom has great views, includes a walk-in wardrobe, and the en-suite bathroom has a step-down Jacuzzi bath. Asking price for all this, with the sizzling views, is €900,000.