Bright prospects at €645,000 Youghal home with two-county views

A breath of fresh air with this elevated house at Windmill Hill

25 Prospect Farm, Windmill Hill, Youghal, Co. Cork

Youghal, Co Cork
€645,000
Size	187sq m (2,015sq ft)
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	3
BER	B3

Will history repeat itself and see a new buyer swoop in as fast as the current owners did for this Youghal home?

“We were visiting a friend with a house in this development and it was just so nice. We found out there was a site available and had a deposit on it within 24 hours,” they recall.

As ‘impulse buys’ go, it wasn’t the worst by any means — 25 Prospect Farm was built in 1996 and became Gerard and Brenda Morgan’s family home for three decades. They’re downsizing now that their two children are grown with families of their own.

“It was all about the views for us — along with a local engineer, we worked to design the house around those views which are just spectacular.

“On a clear day you can view over to Waterford and see the Knockmealdown and the Comeragh mountains.”

There were a few upgrades and tweaks along the way then too: “We upgraded for a better energy rating and added the double doors to the front room leading out to the side patio.”

Other changes at this detached home include the modern ultra-wide smart electric fire added to the main living room. The other living room could be converted to a fourth bedroom if needed.

You’re within walking distance of Youghal Golf Club and there’s a tennis club and GAA club not too far away.

“Youghal town is about a 5-7 minute walk down from here and maybe 10-15 minutes back home... depending on how fit you are.” Oh yes, Prospect Farm is based on Windmill Hill which got its name from a grain mill once based there, perfectly situated up high to catch strong coastal winds. Despite its hilly location, it’s a pretty easy hop to primary school with South Abbey NS a seven-minute walk away. That school was based elsewhere in Youghal from 1886 and moved to Golf Links Road in 2011.

Claycastle Blue Flag beach with its great boardwalk is a pretty short distance away too so there are plenty of outdoorsy ways to ‘get your steps in’.

New owners will of course want to visit the €325,000 viewing platform at the town’s lighthouse site — it’s due to open next month.

“There’s actually so much in Youghal... and we can see a lot of it from here: Youghal’s Clock Tower, Youghal Bridge, boat moorings on the quays, and we have even seen the occasional dolphin.”

The Aura Leisure Centre and local pitch and putt course are a short spin away as well the old town walls, French Convent gardens, library, and the start point of the Youghal-Midleton Greenway.

The sun moves across the back garden throughout the day and the raised deck at the back has a glass balustrade to make the most of the impressive views.

“This house has a prominent elevated corner position offering superb privacy with breathtaking panoramic views across the sea and harbour,” notes Adrianna Hegarty of Hegarty Properties.

Outside, tucked away by a mature hedge is a new Steeltech shed which has been used as an office. 25 Prospect Farm in Youghal has a guide price of €645k.

VERDICT: It’s clear to see why this site was so appealing and now all the hard work’s been done, it’s ready for a new owner to enjoy.