Rare chance to pick up home opposite yacht club

HOME to the haves and the have-yachts, Currabinny in Cork Harbour is an area where house prices are elevated and sales are rare.

Rarer still is the kind of package on offer at ‘Shenandoah’ a detached house which hits the market well under the million mark in this quietly exclusive area of Greater Cork.

The house costs €750,000, has 1,500 square feet of space and a whopping, three-quarters of an acre site in a highly restrictive area.

Whether that means the likelihood of the property remaining is a moot point, especially when one considers the site size and location.

At the starting price of €750,000, this could be viewed as a site cost only with potential for a brand new property instead of the present dormer, which dates from 1979.

According to local resident and selling agent, Jean Shanahan of DNG Harris, said: “It’s impossible to get sites and planning in this area and this is a very good site with plenty of potential. It’s only a walk to the pier and has Currabinny woods at its back. There are south-facing views over Drakes pool to the front and views from the back as well. And, you can take your little punt over to Crosshaven and back.”

New owners could retain the present, 1,500 square foot dwelling and built on a significant extension, says Ms Shanahan. Right now it has two reception rooms, a kitchen/dining room, utility, four bedrooms, a study games room and garage. The property also has two modern offices in part of the garage and these are fitted with high speed broadband, so the house will suit someone looking to work from home.

The grounds are immaculate with views over Loughbeg, East Ferry, Cobh and Aghada to one side and Drake’s Pool and Crosshaven to the front.

Accessibility to the city, sea views, lush gardens, and a highly restrictive hinterland has seen local prices shoot up with the result that Currabinny is now a pretty rarified place in which to live.