Perfect for a lifestyle re-set at the €650k Newcestown house with the red door

A charming blend of big house convenience and cosiness 

Farranthomas, Newcestown, Bandon

Newcestown, Co Cork
€650,000
Size	219sq m (2,357sq ft)
Bedrooms	5
Bathrooms	3
BER	A2

There's room to work, room to play, and room to grow and more at this five-bed detached Newcestown house.

The master suite, complete with its own ensuite and walk in wardrobe, is particularly impressive, providing a private and luxurious retreat.

This A-rated (green mortgage applicable) house on 0.59 acres is close to the village.

“There’s a great buzz in Newcestown, you’re only a five- to 10-minute walk from the local primary school and O’Mahony’s Bar is a lovely pub with an outdoor area — and it’s also within walking distance,” the current owner said.

“I would see this as an ideal house for a growing family so maybe people with young children or a couple starting out. There’s a massive garden and it’s lovely when you can sit out side and see the cows on the dairy farm nearby,” she added.

The large kitchen with the stove set into the wall has been a versatile hub for chats and for larger social gatherings over the years: “We’ve had 50-plus people here easily and there was plenty room for more. We’ve had phenomenal Christmases here.” 

Giving directions to visitors has been easy too — the cheery red front door has become a local landmark of sorts.

There’s one bedroom downstairs which could be switched up as a playroom or home office depending on what’s needed.

Upstairs the other four bedrooms are all pretty generously proportioned and the main bedroom is en suite with a walk-in wardrobe.

Cork city is a reasonable 40km drive away and you’re just 12km from Bandon, 22km from Macroom, and 22km from Clonakilty — talk about rural charm with connectivity.

“You don’t often get homes of this calibre, size, orientation, and energy efficiency and there has been good interest already,” says Majella Galvin of DNG Galvin.

VERDICT: More than just a new home — this is a lifestyle reset on offer here.