Spacious feature-filled estate house provides a room for every need
Then, this area of Carriganarra was a quiet back road; now, it’s a link off the Ballincollig bypass and has a new commercial park on its doorstep. And there are 32 houses now built in the estate.
Accessibility is the key here and the location is perfect for commuters. Ballincollig town centre is on the doorstep and the city’s ring road means that any part of Cork city is within easy reach.
Number 10, Limeworth is the latest is a line of large estate houses to hit the Cork market this year close to the magic million mark. It has a guide price in excess of €950,000 through Malcolm Tyrrell of Cohalan Downing and a heart’s desire fit-out of notable features.
Top of these has to be the highly unusual kitchen/diner: it’s effectively one large island unit with granite worktop and a double bank of units underneath. There’s seating at one end, and, because of its ergonomic shape, allows access through both sides of the room without disruption. Then, at the back end, there’s a range of built-in units around a stand-alone fridge. The other end of the room houses the dining table and overlooks the front driveway: in the middle the sunroom reaches out to the side garden and is a square space of 13’ by 13’.
Another unusual touch is the hallway: big and square, it’s shelved all round and gives a library feel to a space that’s more often than not usused and empty. This hall isn’t, and is one to copy.
A well-designed and slightly unpredictable property, number 10 Limeworth has 3,000 square feet of space available, including a superb attic conversion.
It’s in mint condition and has a room for every need. The formal room is a combined sitting and living area that runs from back to front. There’s a study tucked behind the staircase, while the attic functions as a fully fledged office.
The first floor holds all five bedrooms, including a large master suite. Two other rooms share a bathroom, while the remainder are served by a main bathroom. There’s also a guest WC at ground floor level.
The site is fully landscaped and is part of a little cul-de-sac off the main thoroughfare of the estate.
Gardens are south-facing, with high walls, and the back has a pretty shed with dog kennel. There’s underfloor heating on the ground floor, with gas heating generally.
