€385,000

Oraíocht, Coarha Beg Upper, Valentia Island, Co. Kerry

Detached
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About the property

Oraiocht meaning Magic for which this property is. Discover the secret of the unspoilt natural, historic island of Valentia Island set off the west coast of the Iveragh Peninsula, the accessible bridge links the island to the main land of Portmagee. The angler, sailor, kayaker, bird watcher, star gazer, cyclist, swimmer, historian, geologist, photographer, artist and hiker can all enjoy both land and sea. Oraiocht is a 3 bedroomed detached residence presented in a pristine condition with all rooms to the front having stunning views over the Atlantic ocean and views directly onto the famous and well known Skellig Michael (Sceilg Mhichíl) which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996. The wonderful elevated walk up to Bray Head and Tower. South Kerry is the only internationally recognised Gold Tier Reserve in the whole of the Northern Hemisphere.

The detached residence has been modernized over the years to a lovely standard combined with its maritime blue internal colours to give this property a theme of living close to the sea. Patio to the front to admire the sea and views of Skelligs Michael to the right on a clear day you can see onto Dingle, garden to the front with own entrance gates. Internally the lay out - small porch at front door, off the entrance hall is a large open plan dining room, sitting room and kitchen. Back door leads to rear of the property. Down the hall are the 3 double bedrooms, family bathroom with Triton electric shower. Utility room or could be used as an office.

Outside shed has drilled water well with a new fitted pump, new oil boiler installed, walls insulated, new double glazed Danish Carlson windows.

This is an attractive property in an idyllic setting.

Valentia Island is accessed from Portmagee over the Maurice O Neill bridge is located west of the island. Valentia Island is steeped in history the 8th Wonder of the World being the Transatlantic Cable Company which laid the first Atlantic cable to link Valentia Island in the West of Ireland to Trinity Bay Newfoundland. There is a local Museum at Knightstown,

Grocery shop, the car ferry from Knightstown links onto the mainland at Renard(seasonal) sea sports at Knightstown during the summer along with the lovely Cafes, restaurant and bars. Boat trips to the famous Skelligs Rock where part of Star Wars film was made located at Portmagee harbour. There are many walking trails locally, the Bray Head which is about 300 metres from the property, is a beautiful walk up to the watch tower. Glanleam beach is a short drive away as well. This is an attractive property in an idyllic setting.

Entrance Porch: 1.20m x 0.76m

Double French doors lead direct into entrance hall.

Entrance Hall; 6.34m x 1.20m x 0.96m

Partly carpet floor covering to bedrooms and vinyl at entrance.

Open plan room with dining area, sitting area, wonderful sea views, famous Skelligs Rock and onto the beautiful Bray head.

French doors lead to patio outside.

TV point. Traditional wood burning stove.

Kitchen; Fitted kitchen in maritime blue with matching splash back tiles,

Integrated Zanussi dishwasher. Electric cooker hob, extractor fan and oven.

Back door leads to rear of property. Inset ceiling lights. Window.

Utility Room / store room: 3.19m x 2.30m

Shelving and worktop, vinyl floor covering, this room could also be used

As an office, bedroom, studio.

Bathroom: 2.09m x 1.69m

Triton electric shower, sink, toilet. Heated towel rail.

Tiled floor, frosted window.

Hotpress: Shelving, hot tank Immersion timer for heating.

Bedroom 1: 3.38m x 2.57m

Double room. Carpet to flooring. Magnificent sea views.

Bedroom 2: Double room. 3.86m x 2.65m

Carpet to flooring. Magnificent sea views.

Bedroom 3: Double room. 4.08m x 2.94m Carpet to flooring.

Outside:

Matured garden, entrance gate, front patio.

Own drilled water well with filter sytem and new pump.

New oil boiler installed in the boiler shed.

External walls of house insulated.

Tar and chip entrance and driveway.

House was built in around the year 1974/1975.

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