“We are delighted to be able to offer for sale the Entire Estate of Ballinacurra House, Kinsale”

Ballinacurra House is an 18^th Century Manor House of approx. 18,000 square feet set within a walled estate consisting of 24 acres, and currently laid out as:

 

• 8 ensuite bedrooms, country style Family Kitchen with granite worktops, Family Living/Dining Room, Formal Sitting Room, Formal Dining Room, Library and other living spaces
• PLUS Entertainment Wing with 6 ensuite guest bedrooms, dedicated Chef’s kitchen, office and various entertainment rooms including its 40-foot long ‘Ballroom’ and adjoining multi-purpose Great Room – the Garden Room Conservatory.

The property would make an ideal family home, corporate headquarters / entertainment space, wellness retreat or a multitude of other uses.

The entire Estate consists of the centre-piece Manor House, newly-built Stone Lodge and 2 renovated Estate Cottages (Cottage and Coach House), set within a walled estate consisting of 24 acres of gardens, fields and forest with river frontage.

 

Manor House

The centrepiece of the Estate is a beautiful Georgian Manor House built c. 1770 which stands in an elevated south-facing position with far reaching views over the West Cork countryside.

This riverfront Estate has evolved over 20 years of complete renovation, restoration, enhancements and upgrades by the current owners, whilst retaining the historical heritage and period charm of a period home.  It is fully setup for 21^st Century living including high speed fibre optic broadband throughout the whole property.

The compound is a wonderful, magical spot whose supreme privacy is balanced by its’ proximity to Kinsale, Ireland’s premier tourist town, accessibility to Ireland’s second city Cork and its international airport, and the Old Head Golf Course.

 

It enjoys complete privacy as no properties overlook the Estate and it is surrounded by 12’ stone walls.  The property has 2 main access driveways with electric security gates and an additional pedestrian entrance which could be further developed, to offer a third road access.

 

The stately Manor House and Estate Lodges offer a variety of uses including home office, hosting/entertainment space, lodging for extended family, holiday rentals, guests, security or onsite staff accommodation.

 

If the new owner is interested in further developing the Estate and converting it to a commercial venture, a feasibility study has been completed which is available on request.

 

Estate Cottages

 

In addition to the Manor House, also included are:

• Stone Lodge (approx. 2,600 sq. ft. /6 bed/4 bath). This was built in 2008 and comes with a private garden and separate driveway.
• Stone Cottage (approx. 1,800 sq. ft. /4 bed/4 bath) with separate driveway.
• Coach House (approx. 1,200 sq. ft. /4 bed/4 bath).

The Grounds

Hidden behind 12 foot high stone ‘famine’ walls and two electric security gate entrances, there are:

• 24 acres in a mixture of manicured lawns, fields and natural forest
• Streams leading down the Long Lawn to an ornamental pond
• Horse riding arena, stables and additional storage rooms
• Fenced and serviced field for horses
• 9 acre Walled Garden with fruit tree orchard
• 10 acres of natural woodland forest – Kippagh Wood
• Remains of a 17^th Century Boat House (possible redevelopment potential)
• Direct Water access – the property wraps around Ballinacurra Creek and Whitecastle Creek, an estuary of the Bandon River.  There is close to 1km of water frontage as part of the property and has a private fishing jetty, ramp for small boat launching, swimming and kayaking.

 

Location

Ballinacurra House is around 4 minutes’ drive from the world famous heritage town of Kinsale, which has been labelled the best village in Ireland and the only village in Ireland to be listed on the ‘Top 20 villages in the UK/Ireland’ by Conde Naste.  Kinsale is also the starting point for the famous ‘Wild Atlantic Way’ and West Cork area. Kinsale offers everything a family needs from primary and secondary schools, supermarkets, outdoor activities and a plethora of bars, restaurants and boutique-style shops.

 

There are plentiful activities and an excess of clean and healthy pursuits – including world class sailing, deep water harbour, access to the Atlantic Ocean, numerous marinas, home to 2 outdoor activity centres and so on – and only 20 minutes from the world famous Old Head Golf Course.

 

Ballinacurra House is 20 minutes from Cork International Airport including its private jet facility – 30 minutes from Cork City, Ireland’s second largest city.