Refurbished €945k Baltimore bungalow hideaway with beautiful Atlantic views 

Stunning harbour views are jewel in the crown

Cove Hill, Baltimore, Cork

Baltimore, West Cork
€945,000
Size	121 sq m (1300 sq ft)
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2
BER	B1

Back in the 1960s, a bonesetter by the name of DD O’Driscoll owned a fair bit of land on Cove Hill.

If he was selling it off today, he’d be a multimillionaire, but back then he sold off sites in piecemeal fashion during periods of hardship and intense personal struggles. One site is home to this bungalow with views to die for – although better to stay alive to prolong the enjoyment.

It looks straight out at Baltimore Harbour and its island-studded coastline, and, in the distance, Mount Gabriel.

It changed hands about 10 years ago and underwent a thorough refurbishment that went well beyond a lick of paint. As part of a retrofit, windows and doors were replaced (triple glazing), the house was externally wrapped and an air-to-water heating system fitted. All the good work delivered a B1 energy rating, allowing a buyer qualify for green mortgage rates.

Maeve McCarthy of Charles McCarthy auctioneers is handling the sale and she says the property is “turnkey, with bright, well-balanced accommodation, finished in a clean contemporary style”.

Kitchen/living/dining is open-plan, and large picture windows frame harbour views. A sunroom opens directly to a paved rear sheltered terrace – a bonus in the current heatwave.

A pathway through the mature garden leads to an elevated viewing point for full appreciation of Baltimore Harbour.

Views and location on the Wild Atlantic Way are priced into the €945,000 guide for a 121 sq m three-bed bungalow in one of West Cork’s prettiest villages. Ms McCarthy points out that ethe village has a “vibrant year-round community”.

A much-loved haunt of sailors, day trippers can avail of regular ferry services to Sherkin Island and Cape Clear. Cove Hill is within walking distance of the village. Ms McCarthy expects interest from Cork and Dublin-based buyers in search of a Baltimore holiday home.

VERDICT: An exceptional site for a holiday home. DD must be turning in his grave.