There's history in the walls of €950k Lisnakilla House near Kinsale
AFTER at least two rounds of building on and building up, there's only faint traces left of the original 100 year old farmhouse here at Lisnacrilla, outside Belgooly on back roads to Kinsale via Brownsmills
: What's here now is a sizeable updated and B2 BER-hitting family home on mature gardens of 0.6 of an acre.
Now upgraded too to call itself Lisnacrilla House, the detached build has been home to a family for 21 years, having originally purchased a c 185 sq ft modernised home in 2004, when they changed the kitchen, and built a detached and insulated double garage with first floor office and gym: since, they did yet further considerable upgrades and a further extension in 2009 as their family started to expand.
Today, one of the surviving 'memories' of the original farmhouse which started day one on this spot is the exposed stone wall in a utility room, contrasting with more modern finishes and creature comforts.
Exposed stone speaks of history
Now, under its very varied roof line showing the home's evolution in stages, Lisnacrilla houses two working professionals and three teenaged children, with one just through Leaving Cert and college bound.
As they enter that life chapter, and facing an emptying nest over the next few years, they've proactively decided to sell …not a bad call as the market currently is so strong, not only in and around Kinsale but nationwide.
Rural setting
Their home is less than 5kms from Kinsale and just over 20 kms from Cork City and airport, with rural views, anchored with mature trees, while they draw on marine metaphors to explain their move, saying 'we feel it's time to trim the mainsail — to make adjustments that reflect our next phase of life. Lisnacrilla has served as a steadfast vessel through changing tides, and now it's ready to welcome new custodians to continue its story.'
It's launched with agent Lawrence Sweeney of Savills who gives a €950,000 guide, so it's pitched into a Kinsale price bracket at that: he says the result of his vendors' labours is 'a stunning fusion of timeless charm and contemporary design, with spacious, light-filled accommodation and luxurious finishes throughout.'
It has up to six bedrooms, one at ground level with en suite or optional home office, and the first floor has five off a galleried landing, with three en suites plus main bathroom, with water heated by solar power, helping get the property's B2 BER.
At ground are two reception rooms, one at either end and one open to a gable sun room, whilst there's a casual dining room/family room off the Stylecraft-fitted kitchen with deep twin ceramic sinks and black granite tops plus island. This linked area has a powerful 18kw wood-burning Charnwood stove on a raised plinth with metro-style tiling behind and 'is the heart of the home, with panoramic countryside views,' comments Mr Sweeney.
There's patio access to an outdoor entertaining area from here, as well as a large utility and pantry, a family den/TV room/home office, plus a reception/dining room with further solid fuel stove.
Overall condition is very good, with some pine floors, doors, and ceilings 'of their time,' and a bonus is the substantial double garage with roller shutter door, power, and has two rooms in an overhead loft area, while access is via electric gates.
VERDICT: Proximity to Kinsale may help draw attention to Lisnacrilla House.
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AFTER at least two rounds of building on and building up, there's only faint traces left of the original 100 year old farmhouse here at Lisnacrilla, outside Belgooly on back roads to Kinsale via Brownsmills : What's here now is a sizeable updated and B2 BER-hitting family home on mature gardens of 0.6 of an acre. Now upgraded too to call itself Lisnacrilla House, the detached build has been home to a family for 21 years, having originally purchased a c 185 sq ft modernised home in 2004, when they changed the kitchen, and built a detached and insulated double garage with first floor office and gym: since, they did yet further considerable upgrades and a further extension in 2009 as their family started to expand. Today, one of the surviving 'memories' of the original farmhouse which started day one on this spot is the exposed stone wall in a utility room, contrasting with more modern finishes and creature comforts. Exposed stone speaks of history Now, under its very varied roof line showing the home's evolution in stages, Lisnacrilla houses two working professionals and three teenaged children, with one just through Leaving Cert and college bound. As they enter that life chapter, and facing an emptying nest over the next few years, they've proactively decided to sell …not a bad call as the market currently is so strong, not only in and around Kinsale but nationwide. Rural setting Their home is less than 5kms from Kinsale and just over 20 kms from Cork City and airport, with rural views, anchored with mature trees, while they draw on marine metaphors to explain their move, saying 'we feel it's time to trim the mainsail — to make adjustments that reflect our next phase of life. Lisnacrilla has served as a steadfast vessel through changing tides, and now it's ready to welcome new custodians to continue its story.' It's launched with agent Lawrence Sweeney of Savills who gives a €950,000 guide, so it's pitched into a Kinsale price bracket at that: he says the result of his vendors' labours is 'a stunning fusion of timeless charm and contemporary design, with spacious, light-filled accommodation and luxurious finishes throughout.' It has up to six bedrooms, one at ground level with en suite or optional home office, and the first floor has five off a galleried landing, with three en suites plus main bathroom, with water heated by solar power, helping get the property's B2 BER. At ground are two reception rooms, one at either end and one open to a gable sun room, whilst there's a casual dining room/family room off the Stylecraft-fitted kitchen with deep twin ceramic sinks and black granite tops plus island. This linked area has a powerful 18kw wood-burning Charnwood stove on a raised plinth with metro-style tiling behind and 'is the heart of the home, with panoramic countryside views,' comments Mr Sweeney. There's patio access to an outdoor entertaining area from here, as well as a large utility and pantry, a family den/TV room/home office, plus a reception/dining room with further solid fuel stove. Overall condition is very good, with some pine floors, doors, and ceilings 'of their time,' and a bonus is the substantial double garage with roller shutter door, power, and has two rooms in an overhead loft area, while access is via electric gates. VERDICT: Proximity to Kinsale may help draw attention to Lisnacrilla House.
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