€345k West Cork cottage mixes traditional features and modern comforts

An appealing blend of old-style features and more modern conveniences

Derryclough Lower, Drinagh, Co Cork

Drinagh, West Cork
€345,000
Size	114sq m (1,227sq ft)
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	1
BER	F

A buyer thinking of moving west in search of a rural lifestyle could easily be charmed by this traditional farmhouse at Derryclough Lower near Drinagh village.

Sitting on a one-acre site, it’s a 1900s-built property with a selection of stone outhouses and a large field.

“Full of charm and character, it has timber-panelled ceilings and a huge stone fireplace,” says Niamh Moloney, of Sherry FitzGerald O’Neill, explaining that it’s been upgraded and has a modern bathroom as well as double-glazed windows and oil-fired heating.

Since inheriting the property in 2000, the owner has transformed the kitchen, turning it into a modern room with a high ceiling and roof light and equipping it with a Rangemaster cooker and, for a rustic touch, an old-style half-door.

The traditional sitting room has flagstone flooring, painted rafters, and an inglenook fireplace, as well as sash-style windows.

The farmhouse also has a small utility and three upstairs bedrooms.

Although the windows and the heating have been upgraded, the BER is an F.

Outside, there’s a range of old stone outbuildings which have been used for storage but could be used for workshops or be
converted.

“The generous area of land offers excellent potential for those with an interest in gardening and growing vegetables,” says Ms Moloney who believes the €345k property is perfect for a peaceful, rural lifestyle. It is located 14 km from both Glandore and Skibbereen.

VERDICT: Situated within a 20-minute drive of the West Cork coast, this property offers a nice mix of traditional features and modern comforts.