Kinsale classic with professional look

With sweeping harbour views, Rincurran is top drawer, says Tommy Barker.

The interiors of Rincurran Lodge have a timeless, classical look and feel — while the exterior is a mix of Liscannor stone and part-slate hung, in true Kinsale style means the outside side will mellow with age, but not date or weather badly. Yes, indeed, you can tell the hand of professionals has been applied to this large one-off, with great, sweeping Kinsale harbour views.

The two-storey detached quality home, on a site of one-third of an acre, is a bit of a keeper, as much for its build quality and design touches as for its views and location, with inside work and much-swagged windows done by Geraldine Dennehy of Weir Interiors. Husband, Tony Dennehy, was the architect.