Ocean View Cottage, Rushanes, Glandore, Co. Cork

Perched on an elevated site of 0.6 acres is this spacious luxury home overlooking one of the most scenic coastal landscapes in the country, offering uninterrupted 180 degree views over Glandore Bay, Adam & Eve islands, the Atlantic Ocean and the beautiful west Cork countryside. Just a couple of minutes’ drive from the village of Glandore and its stunning harbour, or indeed a leisurely stroll of 10 mins or 800 metres, all that this beautiful village has to offer is within striking distance.

On a total living area of 435 sqm this home offers a wealth of space split over three floors and is finished to an exceptionally high bespoke standard while maximising the outstanding harbour views from pretty much every room. The main entrance located on the ground floor welcomes you with a beautifully designed white marble stairway which connects all three floors.

The ground floor comprises of a bright contemporary kitchen cum dining room, a sitting room with an inset stove, a bedroom en-suite and a guest wc. The kitchen is fitted with beautiful kitchen units, an island unit, granite work tops and glass sliding doors leading out to the raised terrace taking in the unobstructed views. The sitting room and bedroom on this floor also take advantage of the stunning views through floor to ceiling windows and glass sliding doors also providing access to the terrace from these rooms.

The first floor consists of a luxurious living room with a beautiful vaulted ceiling, inset stove, large floor to ceiling windows and French doors opening to balconies providing unrivalled views over the surrounding coast. Two spacious bedrooms en-suite are also located on this floor including the master bedroom, which offers a fine dressing room.

The property takes full advantage of the lower ground floor comprising of a large entertainment space with a lounge and games room, two further bedrooms en-suite and a guest WC. Also located on this floor is a sauna, a workshop, utility room and storage room. Large sliding doors provide for plenty of natural light and give access to the beautiful gardens.

Landscaped with both soft and hard landscaping the site provides a beautiful mature garden designed by Verney Naylor with a circular paved seating area, a stream and hedges and shrubs providing full privacy. The entrance is gated, and a large driveway provides plenty of parking

Location:

The Cottage is nestled onto the shore of Glandore harbour and boasts spectacular panoramic views across the harbour, Adam & Eve islands, the Atlantic Ocean and the beautiful west Cork coastline from its elevated position above the sea. Located on the edge of Glandore village the property is only a few minutes walk away from this pretty and ever so popular sea side village with its beautiful coastline and exclusive neighborhood.

The market town of Skibbereen is only a 15 minutes’ drive away while Clonakilty is a 20 minutes' drive and both towns offer all amenities, e.g. shopping facilities, schools, restaurants and pubs etc.

This area of South West Ireland is of outstanding beauty with its dramatic coastline, unspoilt locations and safe beaches. Nun's beach in Glandore has a small pier and is only 10 minutes' walk away.

Leisure activities are well catered for, the immediate surrounding provides excellent sailing, yachting and fishing facilities as well as excellent golf courses.

Cork city is only an hour’s drive away and numerous cultural events are held there throughout the year, such as the Cork Jazz Festival and Cork Film Festival, along with a thriving music and opera programme. Cork has several fine theatres, and Cork Opera House hosts many exceptional productions throughout the year.

Cork International Airport is conveniently located one hours drive from Glandore with direct links within Ireland and to major European and UK cities.