Bowe Property presents to the market a truly stunning and exceptional property at Seskin, Bantry. Now offered for sale for the first time since its inception in 1996. This is a truly beautiful and impressive property on every level. Approached from an automated gated entrance with regimental pillars over a sweeping approach to the residence and framed by exceptional views overlooking Bantry Bay, the coastline and islands of the south west of Ireland. This is a property that was meticulously planned, detailed and appointed by its original home owners who fastidiously set about presenting a very interesting property with many genuine Georgian period features to deliver a home that is quite simply, handsome and hypnotic. Accommodation over two floors consists of, four bedrooms, two ensuite, family bathroom, garden w.c, formal reception room, sun conservatory, handcrafted fitted kitchen, dining room with separate back hall and utility room with all the accommodation connected to a beautiful entrance hall with an authentic Georgian staircase, Salvaged hard wooden Floor, ornate ceiling cornicing and French style internal glazed doors. Room proportions are generous and the property extends to approximately 230sq.m. It is a house that is cohesive and practical with that wonderful blend of a bygone era with all of todays pleasant conveniences. Features are numerous throughout the property and include Georgian style double glazed sash panel windows, genuine Adams fireplace, hardwood floors, Georgian internal doors with original ironmongery and period front door brassware, oil fired central heating, fan light entrance, dressing rooms, ensuite bedrooms and much, much more. The property is dressed in a limewashed yellow orchre pigment and crowned with reclaimed slate giving the property a wonderful natural low maintenance but an impression of the house being much older than is the case. The house is complemented by beautiful rolling grounds that are mature, private and simply a perfect place to spend time overlooking Bantry town, all of Bantry Bay and its wonderful coastline. The approach to the house is sweeping and rising to a level plateau located to maximise the benefit of its wonderful sunny orientation and outlook. An impressive garden patio to the rear of the house is accessed from the sun conservatory ideal for al-fresco dining and leisure time. A truly unique and special property on a wonderful private site that has been carefully, stylishly and meticulously detailed makes this a most unique offering and is in every sense of the phrase “a once in a life time opportunity”. Viewings are invited and are strictly by private application.
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Entrance Porch 2.74m x 1.70m
Solid panel door with Georgian brass furnishings. Feature fan light into main entrance hall with three panel double French style doors. Ceramic tiled floor. Radiator.
Entrance Hall5.70m x 3.41m
Feature salvaged Georgian staircase to overhead accommodation. Access through to formal drawing room, guest master bedroom, kitchen, utility room & back hall. Feature curved wall. Bespoke replica cornicing. Centre light piece cornicing. Salvaged hard wooden Floors. Two Radiators.
Drawing Room5.60m x 5.02m
Feature authentic Adams fireplace with brass fender with a garnet and slate hearth. Six panel sash windows onto front gardens with exquisite views
overlooking Bantry Bay. Picture framing and wall lighting. Double doors to garden conservatory. Ceiling cornicing. Salvaged hard wooden floors. Three Radiators.
Garden Conservatory2.28m x 1.37m
Built in pantry shelving. Window to side. Cork tiled floor.
Back Hall3.11m x 2.06m
Door to rear drive and gardens. Access to guest w.c., utility room, kitchen and cloak closet. Radiator.
Guest W.C. (0.96m x 1.94m)
Fully fitted with w.c. & wash4.32m x 3.75m
Access to bedrooms, bathroom, attic hatch and storage eves. Two Velux windows to rear.
Bedroom 24.51m x 3.90m
Round head window onto side gardens. Walk in closet. Radiator.
Walk3.20m x 3.08m
Built in robe. Round headed feature sash window with side panels with exquisite views of gardens and Bantry Bay.
Bedroom 4