Victorian Residence For Sale in Co. Cork

Property Features
– Superb panoramic south facing Harbour Views
– Recently renovated
– Excellent location near all amenities.

No. 4 is a mid-terrace Victorian Residence with the most spectacular southerly aspect overlooking Cork Harbour, the Cathedral and Cobh town. Superbly perched over the town, you are within walking distance of the town, in fact it offers private steps and access from the Crescent for its residents which is secured by a private gate (all residents have a key).

The harbour is a hive of activity during the day and lights up like a jewel box by night so one will never be bored of the vista. Whilst sitting in your private garden you are blown away by the spectacle of the Cathedral – superb.

Built in c 1860, originally consisted of ten houses, but three more were added, circa 1880. In earlier days, the flat section in the Crescent’s cocoon of a garden was graced by a croquet lawn, and later a tennis court. There was a documentary on Cobh and where Mona Hallihan the Architectural Conservation Officer said, “These houses were for the elite,” according to Hallinan. “The way these places are designed reflects that. The Crescent itself can be seen from everywhere in Cobh and it is overlooking the entire harbour. So, while Cobh has fantastic views, not everybody had the views that you are getting here. And it is prominent; it can be seen from everywhere in the town, so it gives an idea of the high status of the people that lived here.”

No. 4 was bought in 2013 by the current owners was fully renovated and restored to a very high standard since then – so well in fact, one can’t tell that the house has insulation, new wiring, plumbing, restored flooring, restored cornicing, the list is endless. There is a list of works are attached to the add.

No. 4 The Crescent is a terrace three-bay two-storey over basement house. It enjoys its own private terrace which in turn leads into the communal private garden for the residents of The Crescent. The garden is well tended to and offers a peaceful and tranquil setting. It is an elegantly proportioned, Italianate-style house with classical proportions, retaining notable features such as the sash windows and render detailing. The site includes storerooms with barrel vaults to the basement level.

Prominently sited, this well-composed terrace makes a positive contribution to the architectural heritage of Cobh. All original features are intact, marble fireplaces, cornicing, parquet wooden floors, staircase the list is endless. Access is again out on to your private courtyard and garden and gate to the communal garden. Internally the hall and staircase is at the heart, with deep bay windows off the main living spaces giving 180-degree views of Cobh.

The layout is adaptable with three big large bedrooms plus bathroom on the third floor, and the ground/middle floor is home to a drawing room, sitting room and kitchen, plus cloakroom and Guest WC & WHB (heritage sanitary ware). Drop down another floor, and there is a bedroom complete with bath in the room in front of the bay window and en suite. There are two reception rooms, one leading to the terrace. From the hall downstairs you have access to the front of the house where the storage units are.

The house is a great family home and one where you could independently use the ground floor either for mum and dad, au pair or indeed holiday lets.

It has a Zoned Air to Water Heat Pump, mains services and the house measured 2500 Sq.Ft. Features that are so prominent are shutters, quality of the windows, cornicing, tasteful décor, light fittings, original fireplaces, parquet flooring, skirting, doors and the sheer light in the house.

This is my first time seeing a house in Cobh with this calibre of restoration and view all packaged together.

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