Ardmore House, Ardmore, Passage West, Co. Cork, T12NY27

For sale for the first time in almost a century is the impressive Ardmore House in Passage West, on four acres with stone courtyard buildings and barn: Originally owned by the Roberts family, with Richard Roberts the first man ever to cross the Atlantic by steamship, captaining the SS Sirius, in 1838.

This exceptional three-storey period residence is ideal for buyers seeking to create a stunning home that marries modern living with historic elegance.

Built c 1760 this residence is noted on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage as having a well-proportioned and imposing façade…a fine cut limestone porch and further notes that although it has been altered, renovated and extended to meet changing fashions, it retains historic fabric from several centuries.

Nestled amidst mature, beautifully landscaped gardens, this distinguished home exudes timeless charm and character this home spans three floors, offering generous living space with high ceilings, original features, and large windows that flood the rooms with natural light and offer stunning water views.

This home is steeped in history and deserves considerate new owners who will undertake the upgrading and refurbishment necessary to blend contemporary comforts with historical charm.