Dunworley Bay home in west Cork on market for €275,000

Virtually all of the pleasures of this West Cork home have been enjoyed in its grounds, a considerable four-plus acres, by the sea. 

Now as the property at Lehenagh, Lislevane, comes for sale, it’s most likely any buyer will savour the grounds, and the seaside setting overlooking Dunworley Bay, but will aim to extend and upgraded the house.

Right now, the dwelling here is a two-bed of just over 1,070 sq ft, in quite decent shape, just not too large. That could be plenty for some as a holiday home, but when you’ve the temptation of all that ground and gardening to get stuck into, well, you’ll probably want a grander home to put your feet up in at the end of the day’s activities.

Offered as an executor sale, it’s clearly been an owner’s pride and joy, as there’s all the evidence of active engagement in gardening, and landscaping, with many winding paths and vista points overlooking Dunworley beach and bay created. Among all the planting are sheds, dens, garage, glasshouse, arches, bowers and pergolas, and diminutive pagoda-roofed sun huts for taking breaks in, chilling out, and relaxing.

Estate agent John Kerr in Clonakilty seeks offers of €275,000 and says the position of the circa 20-year old house is commanding, with the mix of garden buildings designed and built with functionality as well as aesthetics in mind.

VERDICT: All the hard spade work is done at this hideaway 45 minutes from Cork city.