$1,046,323

Breathtaking Coastal Retreat With Private Sea Frontage

  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,960 Sqft
  • Updated: Yesterday
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About the Property

Whispering Pines is an impressive five-bedroom coastal residence extending to approximately 182 square meters, set on 0.87 hectares (two point fourteen acres) with breathtaking views over Dunmanus Bay located in the seafront village of Ahakista. The property includes private sea frontage and mooring, offering an exceptional West Cork lifestyle in a spectacular setting.

SPECIAL FEATURES
Whispering Pines is an impressive five-bedroom coastal residence extending to approximately 182 square meters, set on 0.87 hectares (two point fourteen acres) with breathtaking views over Dunmanus Bay located in the seafront village of Ahakista. The property includes private sea frontage and mooring, offering an exceptional West Cork lifestyle in a spectacular setting.

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Spectacular panoramic views over Dunmanus Bay
• Private sea frontage and mooring included with the property
• Excellent potential as a family home, coastal retreat or holiday residence
• Sunroom enjoying stunning coastal views
• Set on approximately 0.87 hectares (two point fourteen acres) of manicured lawns and patio area
• Exceptional setting on the seafront village of Ahakista on the Sheep’s Head Peninsula
• Mature hedging along the boundary and traditional stone wall boundary
• Direct access to the coastline and the waters of Dunmanus Bay
• Idyllic location within approximately 600 meters of local pub and amenities in Ahakista
• The charming village of Kilcrohane, located just seven kilometers away, provides a range of everyday amenities and services
• Principal bedroom with dual-aspect windows and ensuite bathroom
• Spacious living room with wood-burning stove and attractive stone surround
• Approximately 17.3 kilometers from Bantry and 97.3 kilometers from Cork Airport

Description
Enjoying an elevated position overlooking the spectacular waters of Dunmanus Bay, Whispering Pines is an impressive five-bedroom detached residence extending to approximately 182 square meters (one thousand nine hundred fifty-nine square feet), set on approximately 0.87 hectares (two point fourteen acres) in the scenic seafront village of Ahakista, near Kilcrohane on the Sheep’s Head Peninsula. This outstanding coastal property, finished with natural stone cladding, benefits from private sea frontage and mooring included with the sale.

Approached via a private driveway, this substantial home enjoys an idyllic setting amid the unspoiled beauty of West Cork. Surrounded by dramatic coastal scenery, rolling countryside and an abundance of scenic walking and cycling trails. Within walking distance of the renowned seafront village of Ahakista.

The generous accommodation is laid out over two floors and is ideally suited to family living or as a spacious coastal retreat. At the heart of the home is a bright and welcoming open-plan kitchen/dining room. The modern kitchen is fitted with custom-built shelving and tiled flooring. The adjoining dining area benefits from dual-aspect windows, creating a wonderful space for entertaining and enjoying breathtaking views across the bay.

The spacious living room features a wood-burning stove set within an attractive stone surround while the adjoining sunroom provides a peaceful haven from which to admire ever-changing coastal outlook.

Two bedrooms are located on the ground floor and are served by a family bathroom. Upstairs, there are three further bedrooms including a principal bedroom with dual-aspect windows and ensuite bathroom while remaining bedrooms are served by family bathroom.

Combining generous proportions, an exceptional coastal setting, and spectacular views over Dunmanus Bay, Whispering Pines represents a wonderful opportunity to acquire substantial home in one of West Cork’s most sought-after unspoiled locations.

GARDENS & GROUNDS

The grounds extend to approximately 0.87 hectares (two point fourteen acres) providing a wonderful sense of space and privacy complementing exceptional coastal setting of Whispering Pines. The multi-level front garden is beautifully maintained features manicured lawns,a boat shed with storage space,mature planting,and generous patio area creating ideal setting for outdoor entertaining relaxing while taking in spectacular views over Dunmanus Bay Mount Gabriel.

The property enjoys particularly special connection to coastline with private sea frontage boating included property. This rare amenity provides excellent opportunity enjoy waters Dunmanus Bay directly from home whether for boating swimming simply appreciating peaceful coastal surroundings. Set within one West Cork’s most picturesque Coastal settings it perfect place appreciate beauty tranquillity natural surroundings bay.

The grounds enclosed mature hedging sections traditional stone wall enhancing both privacy character property. With its combination established gardens generous grounds direct access coast private mooring Whispering Pines offers truly unique setting one West Cork’s beautiful locations.

LOCATION

The property ideally positioned just six hundred metres two popular local pubs Arundels by Pier Tin Pub. Nearby beautiful sheltered cove Ahakista offers wonderful spot enjoy coastline foot take stunning surroundings. The renowned Heron Gallery Café located approximately one point one kilometers away favorite destination coffee food leisurely browsing its attractive gardens. The surrounding area particularly well known scenic walking routes including renowned Sheep’s Head Way well excellent opportunities boating sailing fishing swimming kayaking.

Ahakista charming picturesque seaside village situated northern shore Dunmanus Bay spectacular Sheep’s Head Peninsula. Its sheltered coastline beautiful natural surroundings relaxed village atmosphere has long attracted those seeking more peaceful private way life. Its unique combination unspoilt coastal beauty welcoming local community easy access water also made it favored retreat number well-known personalities celebrities adding villages discreet appeal.

Ahakista also hosts its popular annual Regatta Festival over August Bank Holiday weekend bringing village life programme watersports boat races family activities live music community entertainment. Ahakista also renowned charity table quiz hosted television presenter Graham Norton hugely popular event forms part villages summer festival attracts visitors far beyond West Cork.

The vibrant market town Bantry approx sixteen point three km away provides excellent range amenities including supermarkets shops cafés restaurants pubs schools medical services other essential services. The charming village Kilcrohane located just approx seven km away provides range everyday amenities services shops cafés local facilities serving surrounding community.”

Cork Airport approximately ninety-seven point three km away while Cork City approximately104 kms providing access wide range cultural commercial recreational amenities as well national international transport connections.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

SERVICES | Mains electricity oil central heating well water septic tank.

SALE METHOD | Private Treaty.

TENURE & POSSESSION | The property offered sale freehold vacant possession being given closing sale.

VIEWING | Strictly By Private Appointment
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