Description:

Magnificent period residence on c. 1 acre

‘In this romantic glen is Roaring Water House’
(Lewis’s Topigraphical Dictionary of Ireland 1837)

This splendid Georgian house (c.1,800 sq.ft) was built in the late 1700’s by a well known grain merchant and subsequently it became the home of the local parish priest.

The house is in an idyllic situation, positioned in a small valley which gives excellent shelter as well as creating a virtual micro-climate with semi-tropical trees, shrubs and wildlife including herons, swans, kingfishers and an abundance of trout.

The extremely well landscaped grounds are bounded by Roaring Water River on one side and the lawn sweeps down to a private natural stone quay which provides direct access to the shoreline at the inner reaches of Roaring Water Bay. The current owners have reclaimed and developed the grounds adjoining this natural inlet.

The main house was extensively renovated in recent years.

Internally it has been sympathetically restored with many features including an Italian carved marble fireplace, natural limestone floors, re-claimed solid mahogany 18th century doors and extensive ceiling mouldings and cornicing while also incorporating the conveniences of 21st Century living.

The heart of any home is the kitchen and Roaring Water House is no exception, with custom built House of Coolmore shaker-style units in solid wood with oiled teak surfaces. Around the Stanley Range, the surfaces are heat-proof granite. It also contains a Neff under-counter oven and a state-of-the-art two-hob induction stove. There is a built-in Miele dishwasher and within the island unit there is a wine fridge. Among the built-in units is a full size larder cupboard with internal spice racks and American chrome fridge-freezer.

The stone barns to the rear have been renovated to a high standard.

Located approx. 5 miles west of Skibbereen (market town) and 3 miles east of Ballydehob. Cork city and airport is c. 1 ¼ hour’s drive.

Ref: 36645-902