Goggin’s Hill home ticks eco-friendly boxes

BUILT just four years ago, this Goggin’s Hill property tops 2,400 square feet and includes an acre of stud-railed grounds and two stables.

It’s owner, an equestrian enthusiast, is moving to the horsier pastures of North Cork, and this substantial, detached residence, Mountain View, hits the spring market with Ballinhassig-based Christy Buckley.

The agent, who normally deals with large farm sales, is developing a nice little sideline in the hobby farm market, of which this property is a fine example.

Located on the rim of Greater Cork, and in a rural housing control zone, the property will appeal to wannabe good-lifers who lack the necessary qualifications to be self-builders.

This rangy bungalow could be the just the ticket as it’s an executive residence and eco-friendly home too. It offers four-bedroomed accommodation and has an eco-conscious, geo-thermal and underfloor heating system.

It’s also an extremely bright and airy house with a light, contemporary feel. The main living space is the kitchen/dining/conservatory which faces south-west and offers plenty of room for growing families.

The kitchen is in country cream, with a separate dining area and a bright living space in the sun room.

The formal reception room is a decent 20’ by 14’ and it comes with a Karndean floor, an elevated fireplace: again, big windows flood the room with light. The hallway runs like a spine through the ground floor and links living with bedroom areas. It’s lit from overhead and the main entrance includes a glazed storm porch.

The projecting gables accommodate the living at one end and the master bedroom on the other.

All of the bedrooms are ensuite and three come with walk-in wardrobes: the large utility includes a WC and WHB and the house also comes with an office.

The detached stable block has two units, but could be expanded to provide more, says Buckley, and the grounds are laid out in paddocks.

Located between Ballinhassig and Bishopstown, Goggin’s Hill is a good bet for commuters with the added advantage of having a national school close by.

Cork city is less than 20 minutes by car and the house is minutes from the main Cork/Bandon road.

The guide price is in the region of €750,000, which, in comparison to the city’s house prices, represents good value.