Cork home on the market with rare selling point

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 - 07:05

Occasionally, the perfect family home will come on the market that ticks every box.

The four bed home enjoys beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.

Positioned on an incline commanding glorious views of the countryside in Ballymakeera, a four- bedroom and three-bathroom detached main residence with .75 of an acre to its name, offers everything a family could possibly want.

It is on sale with a guide price of €495,000.

Firstly, its location. The property is a four-minute drive from the historic Gaeltacht villages of Ballymakeera and Ballyvourney. Twenty minutes on from that and you’re in the vibrant town of Killarney. Who wouldn’t want to take a stroll by the lovely lakes?

The kitchen is the real hub of the home.

Drive seven minutes in the other direction and you’re in the market town of Macroom, which has seen huge investment recently, and offers everything from excellent schools, gorgeous parks and river walks, a new theatre and every type of shop you could possibly need. You can be in Cork city within 40 minutes!

The new bypass, of course, means that whether you want to venture east or west, the new road will have you at your destination quickly and with ease.

Location, location, location

The old Irish college in Ballyvourney is in the last stages of re-development with a modern business centre at the heart of the project.

Ultra-fast broadband is due in the area shortly, meaning the wifi speeds should be second to none. With hybrid working becoming ever popular, this is another benefit to this fine property.

As for schools? You can choose the Irish-speaking schools or one of the many fine primary and secondary schools in Macroom. The nearby village of Clondrohid has a primary school that has top notch sports facilities, including a floodlit running track, and a wonderful community that embraces all that country life has to offer.

In terms of school transport, the bus doesn’t stop near you, it actually stops at the gate, so you can watch your little ones leaving from the kitchen window.

Outdoor possibilities

The property is surrounded by hedging and has a secure gate at the front for added privacy. The garden is easy to manage with a large lawn and plenty of room for anyone that would like to start a fruit or veg patch, or maybe add a few greenhouses if green fingers are at your disposal.

The bedrooms are filled with natural light.

At the back of the house is a covered area which stretches the length of the property, where the current owners have barbecues and gatherings in the summer. It could also be used as a carport, maybe an office, or a large play area if that would be right for you and your crew. The possibilities are endless.

Bright interiors

As for the interior of the home, it's bright and inviting. The current owners have treated it with loving care and have been here for more than 20 years.

The modern kitchen is the true hub of this home. The family tell me they love swinging in the hanging chairs while catching up with one another’s day!

Every room is bright and makes the best use of the natural light that streams in. The house is newly painted and the palette runs seamlessly all of the rooms.

Cosy cabin on site

Oh! And if that wasn’t enough let’s add on a two-bedroom log cabin for good measure!

It is only a couple of years old and is just glorious! The current resident likes to sit out on the porch with her morning coffee and gaze out over the countryside. It really is a treat.

Perhaps your young adult in the family would like to live here. Maybe your teenager would move in and get used to independent living. With the current housing crisis, this would be a wonderful starter home for someone in your family.

Of course, the other option is to rent the cabin out, and let it contribute towards the mortgage?