There’s a healing feeling in Saob Orchard near Killarney

IF HOUSES were capable of feelings, Saob’s Orchard near Killarney would probable be Zen-like and very calm.

Faha, Killarney   Price : €279,500

Sq m 171 (1850 sq ft)

Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2

BER: C1

The property has for the last ten years been used as a natural healing centre and has been the venue for shamanic healing, Tibetan chanting, meditation, sound healing as well as metamorphic technique workshops.

It is currently owned by a Dutch woman who is a Soul Sound Therapist, Shiatsu practioner and Reiki/Seichem Master.

A distinctive modern property with large windows and a tower behind, the four-bed house was designed and built by a UK owner in the late 1990s. Located at Flintfield, Faha is located on the site of an old farm which had apple trees, which is how it got its name.

The selling agents for this unique house say “it has much that will appeal to some of the UK buyers who have in recent times been looking to buy in Ireland.”

It’s just six and a half miles West of Killarney and has spectacular views of the Gap of Dunloe, says auctioneer William Hennigan who snapped a photo of the snow sprinkled Mcgillycuddy reeks for the brochure.

The most striking features in the architect-designed house include a tower at the rear, as well as a huge first floor room with mountain views which is currently being used as a mediation area in the healing centre.

Inside the tower there is a hallway with a double height ceiling, which lets in the light.

The large meditation / living room is 30’ long has timber flooring, very large windows and scenic views of the Gap of Dunloe.

Other rooms include a kitchen with modern pine units and integrated appliances, a bathroom and a utility room.

There are four timber floored bedrooms including one with an en suite.

There are solid fuel stoves in both the living area and the kitchen.

On the market with a guide of €279,500 the house has PVC double glazed windows, oil central heating and a C1 energy rating.

Situated on a site of one acre, Saob’s Orchard has a range of outbuildings including a log cabin, built for indoor BBQs, as well as an attached barn which houses an artist’s workshop, a shed and a stable.

Surrounded by mature trees and shrubs, the property has apple trees as well as a poly tunnel for those who are interested in self-sufficiency

VERDICT: Well located, scenic and interesting and — for those seeking to attain nirvana — it offers tranquility.