Idyllic Kerry hideaway near all the fun of (Puck) fair

Mountains and sea fill the vista at this pretty Killorglin home

Sun, 18 Aug, 2024 - 17:00

Catherine Shanahan

Killorglin, Co Kerry
€495,000
Size	192 sq m (2066 sq ft)
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	3
BER	C1

WITH such a romantic Ring of Kerry setting, at the heart of the Reeks District, aligned with splendid views towards Cromane Beach and Castlemaine Harbour, its odds-on that this fine Killorglin property will end up as a holiday home.

Golfers will particularly like its location, given proximity to Dooks Golf Clubs and other tasty courses in the wider Killarney area (20 minutes from Killarney town). Beaches abound too: beautiful Rossbeigh is just 10 minutes away, while for boaters, it’s convenient to Carragh Lake.

Killorglin itself is a hub of hospitality “seriously under-rated" says selling agent Philip Hosford, who says that visitors are spoilt for choice with the range of coffees and bars. The town has just come through probably its busiest weekend of the year, the highlight of its social calendar, the ancient Puck Fair street festival.

Mountain goat is crowned King Puck at the Killorglin Fair in 2023 Picture: Don Mac Monagle

In keeping with ancient tradition, a hapless goat is chosen as King Puck, although his welfare is better tended to in recent years.

The home featured here, in Garrane West, Killorglin, is on almost two thirds of an acre (0.64 acres) and has superb sea view, out towards Inch.

Selling it is Philip Hosford of H Properties and says it’s an idyllic spot, “a blend of peace and convenience”.

As it’s a fine size home (more than 2,000 sq ft), Mr Hosford expects it will appeal to both local families and holiday-home seekers.

“I’d say there’s going to be an even split between those two categories of buyers,” he says, adding that the house is “impeccably maintained by its current owners internally and externally”.

“They’ve continually invested in the property to ensure it has always been in exceptional condition,” the agent says.

Accessed via electric gates and up a sweeping driveway, gardens are beautifully landscaped and have various seating areas.

Inside, accommodation includes a stylish kitchen with a counter for casual dining and floor to ceiling larder units; a family room/dining room with vaulted ceiling and timber beams accessed through a brick arch off the kitchen, with double doors to a rear patio, and four double bedrooms, with one en suite. In addition, there’s a utility, guest WC and a main bathroom.