Opis:

To live for ever, and dream 'twere mine,
Courts might woo, and kings pursue,
Ere I would leave thee - loved Lough-Ine.'
FITZ-JAMES O'BRIEN 1852.

Lough Hyne is Ireland's first Marine Nature Reserve, a unique sea-water lake and is one of the most beautiful spots in West Cork offering diving and water sports opportunities. Just 1km long and 3/4km wide, this marine lake is connected to the Atlantic Ocean via Barloge Creek, which is a narrow tidal channel, known as the Rapids. Tidal flows from the Atlantic fill Lough Hyne twice a day, and create in the lake a unique habitat of warm oxygenated seawater, which sustains a huge variety of marine plants and animals including 72 species of fish, creating one of the most important marine habitats in Europe.

Above the narrow rapids is a promontory on which stands the ruins of an 8th Century church to St Brigid which was in regular use in the Penal times. In the centre of the lake is Castle Island on which stand the ancients ruins of Cloghan Castle, once a stronghold of the O'Driscolls. A climb up Mount Knockoumah rewards with stunning views down into Lough Hyne and out to the Atlantic Ocean.

Approached by a private drive, Lough Hyne Cottage is in an elevated and secluded situation with breathtaking views over the lake. Situated on c. 2.5 acres, this is an opportunity to create sub-tropical gardens in the unique micro climate specific to this area.

The cottage measures approximately 1,500 sq.ft (140 sq.m.), consisting of 3 reception rooms, 3 bedrooms and 1 showerroom.

The potential for the addition of more modern fixtures and fittings would combine beautifully to create a very comfortable and surprisingly manageable house in a prime position.

Equidistant between Skibbereen (market town) where there are a host of Public amenities and Baltimore harbour village which is synonymous with sailing enthusiasts and acts as a gateway to the islands.

Cork International Airport is c.80mins drive. Lough Hyne is an Area of Special Conservation and a property such as this is a rare offering to the market.

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