Category
Post 1900 and Contemporary Villas
Region
South West
Property ref
KY71
Location
Ballinskelligs, County Kerry
Accommodates
5
This is a modernized luxury house overlooking Ballinskelligs Bay on the Iveragh Peninsula in South West Kerry.
The original house was built in the 1930s but it was completely refurbished and substantially extended to 2000square feet in 2003. The house is secluded but not isolated and the 1 acre garden has breathtaking views of Ballinskelligs Bay, Horse island, Waterville and the Magillicuddy Reeks. Boat trips to UNESCO world heritage site Skellig Micheal leave from Reen Pier, a half mile down the road. World famous Waterville Golf Links is 8 miles away and the recently opened Skellig Bay golf Club is also in Waterville. The Blue Flag Ballinskelligs beach is less than 1 mile away
Distances
Distance:
nearest shop and pub 1 mile;
Cahirciveen town: 8 miles
Killarney 50 miles (79km)
Cork 103 miles (166km)
Shannon Airport 121 miles (197 km)
Accommodation information
Accommodation information: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
This is a single story house with a loft double bedroom over the kitchen.
Open plan living/dining room with charming kitchen with Aga cooker and all modern conveniences dishwasher fridge/freezer Cooker;
Living area Large living area, containing picture windows and French doors, with panoramic views of the bay. TV and surround sound system.
Bed Room 1 Extra large double bedroom with en-suite and walk - in wardrobe and picture window
Bed Room 2 Extra large bedroom with en-suite including high pressure shower and spa bath.
Gallery over kitchen Sofa - double bed and library.
Utility Room Containing washing machine and dryer. The house has timber floors and under-floor heating
Outside Renovated stone cottage currently used as a store was the original house where the family lived for 100 years before the new house was built in the 1930s. Two main large bedrooms both en-suite with luxury spacious bathrooms.
Mobile internet access in house
Amenities in the area
Amenities in the area:
Located off the Ring of Kerry, Ballinskelligs is a perfect base for exploring the Ring, the Dingle Peninsula and the gorgeous Killarney National Forest Park.
There are many good restaurants in the nearby villages in towns. Besides its beautiful scenery, Kerry has more ancient stones than any other county.
There are championship golf courses at Killarney, Waterville and Ballybunion and wonderful gardens such as Muckross, Derreen, Glanleam and Ilnacullin Island Gardens near Glengarriff where you can relax with a book. Walk through the
Black Valley, tour the Ring of Kerry, go boating on the lakes of Killarney or enjoy a spot of fishing on the local rivers:
Fishing Lough Currane in Waterville
Angling Charters from Caherciveen
Horse Riding Heatherhill riding school
Surfing surf school at Finians Bay
History The abbey in Ballinskelligs where the Skellig Michael monks settled.
The Arts Cill Rialaig Artists Retreat in the old famine village at nearby Bolus Head
Website links
www.youtube.com/watch?
www.watervillegolfclub.ie/
www.skelligschocolate.com
www.waterville-insight.com/fishing.html
www.destinationringofkerry.com/theglen
www.travelireland.org/kerry/ballinskelligs/index.html
www.heritageireland.com/en/South-West/DerrynaneHousePrice
from
900 - low season;
1100 - mid season;
1400 - high season (June, July, August to 5th September, Christmas and New Year).
Utilities are extra. Security deposit: 350
*Rates and availability on any of our listings are subject to change without prior notice. Rates quoted on listings are for information purposes only and do not represent a final quote or rental rate. Charges for heating and electricity, services, telephone calls and refundable security deposit details will be quoted at the time of the reservation. Weekly rentals are from Saturday to Saturday.
