Ballinacurra Estate, Kinsale, Cork

Ballinacurra Estate, Kinsale, Cork, asking price €3,750,000, brought to market by Colliers, Residential - 4910704 (rated C1)

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[{"Content": "Ballinacurra House is a unique Georgian property within a short drive of Ireland premier town Kinsale \r\nand Cork International Airport. It offers the unique combination of luxury living at its finest and the best of \r\ncountry lifestyle.\r\n\r\nBallinacurra house dates back to1770, a classically inspired house which is representative of contemporary architectural fashions in the late 18th century. 250 years old property rich in history could be your home - there are 8 bedrooms ensuite, country style kitchen, family room, sitting room, dining room and other living spaces. There is an entertainment wing - with 6 bedrooms ensuite and various entertainment rooms. \r\n\r\nThe portfolio - comprises of the main house, The Stone Cottage, The Coach House and the Lodge. \r\n\r\nThe Grounds offer - two electric security gate entrances, there are 25 acres consisting of \r\nmanicured lawns, pond, streams, walled garden, horse riding arena, fields, stables and garages, the property \r\nwrapping around the river with private jetty, fishing deck and more.\r\n\r\nWhen you think of the location and what is on your doorstep - The Old Head of Kinsale Golf Course, Kinsale Town itself ( Gourmet Capital of West Cork), Charles Fort, Kinsale Yacht Club, Cork Airport 25 mins away - you are at the entrance to the Atlantic West Coast.\r\n\r\nThe first thing I thought of when I saw Ballinacurra Estate, is that it has endless opportunities such as a boutique bespoke country and coastal hotel with lodges on sites just like Waterford Castle and Mount Juliet hotel or even a Ballymaloe style venue with its acreage, water access complete with pontoon, 2 other lodges and a another sizeable house currently on site complete with cookery school, place to land the helicopter, plenty of land for horses, it has it all. It also lends itself to be being an exclusive private riverside estate which are rare finds today - There is so much scope.", "ContentType": "Description", "SortOrder": 0}, {"Content": "BER: Exempt", "ContentType": "BER Details", "SortOrder": 4}]

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The Property A delightful small water fronted estate which is registered with Failte Ireland since 2003 as a 4 star self-catering property. The estate comprises a truly magnificent Georgian manor house, three other houses and approx. 23 acres only 4km from the historic town of Kinsale, now recognized as Ireland’s gourmet capital and only 30 minutes from Cork city and airport. Ballinacurra House which dates from the 1770’s has been totally restored and extended and has been run as an exclusive holiday rental with 14 ensuite bedrooms and additional accommodation available through the converted coach house, stone cottage and newly built stone lodge. The property extends to approx. 9.3 ha (23 acres) and enjoys considerable frontage to the Ballinacurra and White Castle creeks which flow to the Bandon River, and which are lined by the estates private woodland which is interspersed with woodland walks. History John Swete, the High Sherriff of Cork built Ballinacurra in the early 1770’s and in 1791 sold the estate to the Bleazby’s a prominent family from Cork city. In 1831 William Bleazby enlarged the original house with the addition of the matching east and west wings, one of which includes the stately ballroom. Over 150 years later the Bleazby’s sold Ballinacurra to John Danford, a recognised artist and inveterate explorer and traveller. Upon John’s death in 1970 the estate passed to an order of nuns who had cared for him in Africa when he was ill. The property went through two further ownerships before being bought in 2000 by the current owners who spent the next three years restoring, extending, and improving the property including the grounds to what it is today. The house is approached through electric gates via winding avenue which sweeps through the lawns to the gravelled entrance front courtyard with central oval lawn and flanked by the east and west wings. There two service access avenues, one to the right of the main entrance with separate gate and the second to the west of the walled garden. Accommodation Main House The centre portion of the property is the Georgian House of approx. 1156 sq.m (12,442 sq.ft) which has been extended, and remodelled. The west wing has been converted to a bedroom accommodation with two spa rooms on the ground floor. The East wing has also been converted to entertainment and bedroom accommodation. The grand ballroom with extended dining area, bar and services on the ground floor, bedrooms on the first floor. On entering the reception hall, the original reception rooms are to the left and right and access to the large family kitchen. On the first floor are two spacious en suite bedrooms. In the west wing you have the library, massage room/study and six en suite themed bedrooms. The east wing to the right is currently laid out for commercial use as a wedding venue and might require reconfiguration if the house was to be returned to a family home. The accommodation in the east wing includes the bar and ballroom which opens to the 120 sq.m conservatory on the ground floor. These reception rooms are connected to the commercial catering kitchen and general stores and offices. On the first floor is situated a music themed resident’s lounge and six en suite bedrooms. The conservatory opens on one side to a covered outdoor area with barbecue and toilets and to the other side a spacious sun terrace. The Stone Lodge A detached 1.5 storey house built in 2008 and is located at the western corner of the overall site, keeping it very private from the rest of the estate. The property benefits from a private garden and separate driveway and takes full advantage of its south facing elevation. The property is a timber framed construction with a natural stone / timber clad external finish. Accommodation downstairs includes double height living room with stone surround fireplace, open plan kitchen / dining area, laundry room, office and 3 bedrooms (2 ensuite) with separate WC. The upstairs includes a grand master suite with ensuite and separate dressing room and a further 2 bedrooms sharing a bathroom. The Stone Cottage A two storey stone fronted house was extensively restored and extended in 2004 and has an open plan living/dining/kitchen, utility room, separate wc and four en suite bedrooms. The Stone Cottage is accessed either from the main house or via a separate avenue from the main entrance. The Coach House A two-storey brick fronted Carriage house was converted in 2005 and which has a galley kitchen, three ensuite bedrooms and a living/dining room which can double as a bedroom as it has an ensuite. Additional Buildings Between the Main House and the Coach House stands a single-story building previously used as a cookery school. Adjoining the sand arena is a range of stables with tack room and fodder storage. The Grounds The grounds are a feature of Ballinacurra. To the front lawns slope gently towards the water frontage and jetty. The walkway passing under a canopy of vegetation and by ornamental ponds supplied by the small river and pumped system of irrigation on to White Castle Creek and then onto the extensive woodland walks with views over the Bandon River Estuary. To the rear and side of the house are lawns, paddocks, stables and a walled garden. A reputed famine wall forms the boundary to the county road. Location Nearby Kinsale, situated at the southern start of Irelands famous Wild Atlantic Way, recognised not just as a noted international sailing centre but as one of Irelands most sought after residential locations. Cork City, Irelands second city is a thirty-minute drive with Cork International Airport even closer. For the golfer, as well as local clubs “The Old Head Kinsale” is of international acclaim. Kinsale is the premier location to commence exploring the magnificent coastline of West Cork and Kerry, whether by boat, cycling, car or walking. Features · Spacious restored Georgian manor house, c. 1,709 sq.m · Newly built stone lodge, c. 261 sq.m · Restored stone cottage, c. 166 sq.m · Restored coach house, c. 107 sq.m · 23 acres of private gardens, woodlands and paddocks · River frontage with jetty and remains of boathouse · Enormous scope to expand Services · Mains electricity both single and three phase. · Mains water with private well available · Oil fired central heating with zoned areas. · Waste water bio cycle treatment unit · All buildings with commercial grade fire alarm BER: Main Building D2 BER: Coach House G BER: Stone Cottage G BER: Stone Lodge C1 Solicitors: Eoin Pentony Healy Pentony Solicitors LLP 12 Merrion Square North Dublin 2 Receiver: Rory Cotter Crowe 40 Mespil Road Dublin 4

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Ballinacurra House offers the unique combination of luxury living at its finest and the best of country lifestyle, as Kinsale is voted one of the top places in Ireland to live and work. Relax and enjoy in the beautiful private surroundings, or experience the endless opportunities for activity and adventure including world class golf, sailing and horse riding. The property is a rare gem in a perfect setting and location, and combines the unique balance between an authentic Georgian period property and 21st century modernisation with a truly authentic country atmosphere. It is all about location! location! location!" and the work has already been done with substantial investment in a high quality fit out that has evolved over 20 years of restoration and substantial investment. The main house comprises 8 en-suite bedrooms, a country style kitchen, a family room, drawing room, dining room and other living spaces. The entertainment wing with 6 en-suite guest bedrooms and various entertainment rooms including a ballroom and a bar. There is also a commercial kitchen. Adjacent accommodation includes the fully converted Stone Cottage and Coach House. The property is fronted by 16th century 12 foot high stone Famine walls along the Ballinacurra Road. You enter the property through high electric gates and wind your way down a tree-lined 0.5 kilometre avenue which brings you up to the front of the Mansion House. The property also has low stone walls around the boundary. There are approx. 20 acres consisting of manicured lawns, pond, streams, walled garden, horse riding arena, fields, stables and garages - wrapping around the river with private jetty, fishing deck and more. What makes this property unique, is a combination of its location and the manageable size of its grounds. The property enjoys private water frontage onto the Ballinacurra Creek and Whitecastle Creek, which feed into the Bandon River. There is a rebuilt jetty and fishing deck as well as road access to this picnic area, and the remains of a stone boat house (with development potential). Much of this area also has handmade stone walls which would have formed an old quay. We are told that the ships bringing supplies during the Kinsale Battle of 1601 used the Ballinacurra Quay. The Estate includes Kippagh Wood - an authentic Irish ancient forest - which can be accessed by a bridge over the Ballinacurra Creek. There is a pathway through the woods for walking, jogging or horse riding and leads to the Gulley Bridge on the Bandon River. Within the grounds there is also a fenced sand riding arena, double garage, 2 stables and fenced paddocks for horses. And for those looking for convenience, the flat West Wing field has also been used to land up to 4 helicopters at any one time. In addition to the main Mansion House, there are also additional houses that could be used for extended family use, live-in staff, onsite caretaker or security. These include the renovated 4 bedroom Stone Cottage and 4 bedroom Coach House. All of the Houses have been renovated and maintained to an exceptional standard and there is no further modernisation required. WiFi Broadband is available throughout the entire property, as well as commercial grade fire alarm systems, and a main switchboard telephone system linking all the Houses. The property is also on 3 phase power. In addition the adjacent newly built 6 bedroom Lodge with a further 5 acres is available by negotiation. Accommodation Note: Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only. Property Reference :HTMO7495

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Ballinacurra House is a unique Georgian property within a short drive of Ireland's premier town Kinsale and Cork International Airport. It offers the unique combination of luxury living at its finest and the best of country lifestyle. Ballinacurra house dates back to1770, a classically inspired house which is representative of contemporary architectural fashions in the late 18th century. 250 years old property rich in history could be your home - there are 8 bedrooms ensuite, country style kitchen, family room, sitting room, dining room and other living spaces. There is an entertainment wing - with 6 bedrooms ensuite and various entertainment rooms. The portfolio - comprises of the main house ( Mansion House), The Stone Cottage, The Coach House and the Lodge. The Grounds offer - two electric security gate entrances, there are 25 acres consisting of manicured lawns, pond, streams, walled garden, horse riding arena, fields, stables and garages wrapping around the river with private jetty, fishing deck and more. The first thing I thought of when I saw Ballinacurra Estate, is that it has endless opportunities such as a boutique bespoke country and coastal hotel with lodges on sites just like Waterford Castle and Mount Juliet hotel or even a Ballymaloe style venue with its acreage, water access complete with pontoon, 2 other lodges and a another sizeable house currently on site complete with cookery school, place to land the helicopter, plenty of land for horses, it has it all. It also lends itself to be being an exclusive private riverside estate - There is so much scope. Pre planning was even investigated to build lodges on site, a Retirement Village is another idea.

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The Ballinacurra House Estate, Ballinacurra, approx 20 acres, Kinsale, Cork, 15 Bed, asking price €4,000,000, brought to market by Colliers, Residential - 4782454 (rated D2)

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[{"Content": "Ballinacurra House offers the unique combination of luxury living at its finest and the best of country lifestyle, as Kinsale is voted one of the top places in Ireland to live and work. Relax and enjoy in the beautiful private surroundings, or experience the endless opportunities for activity and adventure including world class golf, sailing and horse riding.\r\n\r\nThe property is a rare gem in a perfect setting and location, and combines the unique balance between an authentic Georgian period property and 21st century modernisation with a truly authentic country atmosphere. It is all about location! location! location!\" and the work has already been done with substantial investment in a high quality fit out that has evolved over 20 years of restoration and substantial investment. \r\n\r\nThe main house comprises 8 en-suite bedrooms, a country style kitchen, a family room, drawing room, dining room and other living spaces. The entertainment wing with 6 en-suite guest bedrooms and various entertainment rooms including a ballroom and a bar. There is also a commercial kitchen. Adjacent accommodation includes the fully converted Stone Cottage and Coach House. \r\n\r\nThe property is fronted by 16th century 12 foot high stone Famine walls along the Ballinacurra Road. You enter the property through high electric gates and wind your way down a tree-lined \u00bd kilometre avenue which brings you up to the front of the Mansion House. The property also has low stone walls around the boundary. There are approx. 20 acres consisting of manicured lawns, pond, streams, walled garden, horse riding arena, fields, stables and garages wrapping around the river with private jetty, fishing deck and more. What makes this property unique, is a combination of its location and the manageable size of its grounds. \r\n\r\nThe property enjoys private water frontage onto the Ballinacurra Creek and Whitecastle Creek, which feed into the Bandon River. There is a rebuilt jetty and fishing deck as well as road access to this picnic area, and the remains of a stone boat house (with development potential). Much of this area also has handmade stone walls which would have formed an old quay. We are told that the ships bringing supplies during the Kinsale Battle of 1601 used the Ballinacurra Quay.\r\n\r\nThe Estate includes Kippagh Wood an authentic Irish ancient forest which can be accessed by a bridge over the Ballinacurra Creek. There is a pathway through the woods for walking, jogging or horse riding and leads to the Gulley Bridge on the Bandon River. Within the grounds there is also a fenced sand riding arena, double garage, 2 stables and fenced paddocks for horses. And for those looking for convenience, the flat West Wing field has also been used to land up to 4 helicopters at any one time.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the main Mansion House, there are also additional houses that could be used for extended family use, live-in staff, onsite caretaker or security. These include the renovated 4 bedroom Stone Cottage and 4 bedroom Coach House. All of the Houses have been renovated and maintained to an exceptional standard and there is no further modernisation required. WiFi Broadband is available throughout the entire property, as well as commercial grade fire alarm systems, and a main switchboard telephone system linking all the Houses. The property is also on 3 phase power.\r\n\r\nIn addition the adjacent newly built 6 bedroom Lodge with a further 5 acres is available by negotiation.", "ContentType": "Description", "SortOrder": 0}, {"Content": "Note: \r\nPlease note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.", "ContentType": "Accommodation", "SortOrder": 1}, {"Content": "<ul><li>Freehold title</li><li>Timber sash windows</li><li>Oil Fired Central Heating with Zoned Areas</li><li>14 En-suite Bedrooms</li><li>Jetty and river rights to Whitecastle Creek and Bandon River</li><li>20 Acres of Lawns Fields Walled Garden and Private Woodland</li><li>Stables Double Garage Horse Riding Arena and 2 Fenced Fields</li><li>Fully Converted Stone Cottages with En-Suite Bedrooms</li></ul>", "ContentType": "Features", "SortOrder": 3}, {"Content": "BER: Exempt", "ContentType": "BER Details", "SortOrder": 4}, {"Content": "Guy Craigie", "ContentType": "Negotiator", "SortOrder": 10}]

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On the instruction of Rory Cotter, Crowe as receiver The Ballinacurra House Estate, Ballinacurra, Kinsale, Co. Cork – Approx. 23 acres P17YF76 The Property A delightful waterfront estate with an extensive period residence previously operated as a boutique hotel and wedding venue or could be returned to wonderful spacious period family home. In addition to the main house there are two stone guest cottages, expansive mature gardens, woodland walks, and a small stream running through the lower garden to the jetty on the foreshore. The property extends to approx. 9.3 ha (23 acres) and is situated only 4km west of the historic town of Kinsale, recognised as Ireland’s gourmet capital and only 30 minutes from Cork city and airport. Ballinacurra House which dates from the 1770’s has been extensively restored and extended giving rise to an eclectic design of main reception rooms and bedrooms each having a designated theme of international ambience. The property enjoys considerable frontage to the Ballinacurra and White Castle creeks which flow to the Bandon River, and which are lined by the estates private woodland which is interspersed with woodland walks. History John Swete, the High Sherriff of Cork built Ballinacurra in the early 1770’s and in 1791 sold the estate to the Bleazby’s a prominent family from Cork city. In 1831 William Bleazby enlarged the original house with the addition of the matching east and west wings, one of which includes the stately ballroom. Over 150 years later the Bleazby’s sold Ballinacurra to John Danford, a recognised artist and inveterate explorer and traveller. Upon John’s death in 1970 the estate passed to an order of nuns who had cared for him in Africa when he was ill. The property went through two further ownerships before being bought in 2000 by the current owners who spent the next three years restoring, extending, and improving the property including the grounds to what it is today. The house is approached through electric gates via winding avenue which sweeps through the lawns to the gravelled entrance front courtyard with central oval lawn and flanked by the east and west wings. There two service access avenues, one to the right f the main entrance with separate gate and the second to the west of the walled garden. Accommodation Main House The centre portion of the property is the Georgian House of approx. 1156 sq.m (12,442 sq.ft) which has been extended, and remodelled. The west wing has been converted to a bedroom accommodation with two spa rooms on the ground floor. The East wing has also been converted to entertainment and bedroom accommodation. The grand ballroom with extended dining area, bar and services on the ground floor, bedrooms on the first floor. On entering the reception hall, the original reception rooms are to the left and right and access to the large family kitchen. On the first floor are two spacious ensuite bedrooms. In the west wing you have the library, massage room/study and six ensuite themed bedrooms. The east wing to the right is currently laid out for commercial use as a wedding venue and might require reconfiguration if the house was to be returned to a family home. The accommodation in the east wing includes the bar and ballroom which opens to the 120 sqm conservatory on the ground floor. These reception rooms are connected to the commercial catering kitchen and general stores and offices. On the first floor is situated a music themed resident’s lounge and six ensuite bedrooms. The conservatory opens on one side to a covered outdoor area with barbeque and toilets and to the other side a spacious sun terrace. The Stone Cottage A two storey stone fronted house was extensively restored and extended in 2004 and has an open plan living/dining/kitchen, utility room, separate wc and four ensuite bedrooms. The Stone Cottage is accessed either from the main house or via a separate avenue from the main entrance. The Coach House A two-storey brick fronted Carriage house was converted in 2005 and which has a galley kitchen, three ensuite bedrooms and a living/dining room which can double as a bedroom as it has an ensuite. Additional Buildings Between the Main House and the Coach House stands a single-story building previously used as a cookery school. There is an extensive range of storage building top the rear of the main house. Adjoining the sand arena is a range of stables with tack room and fodder storage . The Grounds The grounds are a feature of Ballinacurra. To the front lawns slope gently towards the water frontage and jetty. The walkway passing under a canopy of vegetation and by ornamental ponds supplied by the small river and pumped system of irrigation on to White Castle Creek and then onto the extensive woodland walks with views over the Bandon River Estuary. To the rear and side of the house are lawns, paddocks, stables and a walled garden. A reputed famine wall forms the boundary to the county road. Location Nearby Kinsale, situated at the southern start of Irelands famous Wild Atlantic Way, recognised not just as a noted international sailing centre but as one of Irelands most sought after residential locations. Cork City, Irelands second city is a thirty-minute drive with Cork International Airport even closer. For the golfer, as well as local clubs “The Old Head Kinsale” is of international acclaim. Kinsale is the premier location to commence exploring the magnificent coastline of West Cork and Kerry, whether by boat, cycling, car or walking. Features Spacious restored Georgian mansion house 23 acres of private gardens, woodlands, and paddocks River frontage with jetty and remains of boathouse Restored 160 sqm two storey cottage. Restored coach house with 3/4 ensuite bedrooms. Enormous scope to expand. Services Mains electricity both single and three phase. Mains water with private well available Oil fired central heating with zoned areas. Wastewater bio cycle treatment unit All buildings with commercial grade fire alarm Note: Exclusion: Whilst the property is currently furnished, and equipped for a commercial enterprise, the contents are not included in the offering. Viewing strictly by prior appointment BER: Main Building D2 BER: Coach House G Solicitors: Eoin Pentony Edward Healy Solicitors 28-32 Upper Pembroke St Dublin 2 Receiver. Rory Cotter Crowe 40 Mespil Road Dublin 4

This is a historical listing; enquiries are closed.

This is a historical listing; enquiries are closed.