Ballynoe House, Rushbrooke, Co Cork – for sale  

Bence-Jones, Mark. A Guide to Irish Country Houses (originally published as Burke’s Guide to Country Houses volume 1 Ireland by Burke’s Peerage Ltd. 1978); Revised edition 1988 Constable and Company Ltd, London. 

p. 27. “(Murphy/IFR) A two storey C19 house in the late-Georgian manner.” 

https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/20908718/ballynoe-house-ballynoe-co-cork

Detached four-bay two-storey country house, built c. 1840, with breakfront to front (west) elevation, conservatory to south elevation, and single-storey lean-to block to rear. Hipped slate roof with overhanging eaves, rendered chimneystacks. Rendered walls. Camber-headed openings with nine-over-six, six-over-six and one-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows. Round-headed opening to rear with six-over-six pane timber sliding sash window and spoked fanlight. Fixed windows to conservatory. Gabled double-height outbuilding to north east with pitched slate roof, rendered walls and square-headed opening. Cast-iron circular-profile piers to south-west with wrought-iron double-leaf gates. Appraisal 

Large and imposing form makes a very significant and highly visible features within extensive landscape. Steep hipped roof and breakfront add to imposing appearance and regularity of façade is carried through in symmetry of openings and the retention of timber sash windows to most front façade. Piers and gate to entrance enhance site. 

For Sale:

€895,000 

ACCOMMODATION 
 
Ground Floor 
 
Entrance Conservatory 15’0″ x 10’0″ 
 
Tiled. PVC windows and doors on block lower level. 
 
Traditional wooden Hall door to: 
 
Entrance Hallway 11’0″ x 12’6″ 
 
Tiled. Half-glazed door to Inner Hallway. 
 
Drawing Room 18’6″ x 12’9″ 
 
Carpeted. Open marble fireplace. 
 
Inner Hallway  
 
Carpeted. Carpeted staircase and wooden Balustrade. Safe under stairs. Hanging cupboard. 
 
Dining Room 14’0″ x 17’3″ 
 
Carpeted. Dark marble fireplace. 
 
Study 12’9″ x 12’9″ 
 
Carpeted. Solid fuel fireplace with mahogany timber surround. 
 
Downstairs WC 
 
Tiled. Toilet and wash hand basin. 
 
Shower Room 
 
Tiled. 
 
Half-glazed door to: 
 
Kitchen 11’6″ x 17’3″ 
 
Tiled floor. Electric cooker. Extractor. Stainless steel sink. 
 
Larger Utility Room 10’3″ x 14’6″ 
 
Tiled. Fully fitted. Door out to: 
 
Back Yard 
 
With outside WC, Gardeners Store & Boiler House. 
 
Back Office 14’3″ x 23’9″ 
 
Carpeted. Two doors out. 
 
First Floor 
 
Landing 
 
Carpeted. 
 
Bedroom 1 19’0″ x 12’9″ 
 
Double Bedroom. Carpeted. Original working fireplace with mantlepiece. 
 
WC 
 
Toilet and wash hand basin. 
 
Bedroom 2 11’3″ x 13’0″ 
 
Double Bedroom. Carpeted. Original working fireplace with mantlepiece. 
 
Bedroom 3 (Master) 14’0″ x 17’3″ 
 
Double Bedroom. Carpeted. Original working fireplace with mantlepiece. 
 
Bathroom 
 
Tiled. Toilet, wash hand basin and bath with shower. Hot Press. 
 
Bedroom 4 12’9″ x 12’9″ 
 
Double Bedroom. Carpeted. Built-in cupboard. Original working fireplace with mantlepiece. 
 
Bedroom 5 Sewing Room 11’3″ x 12’9″ 
 
Carpeted. Original working fireplace with mantlepiece. 
 
 
OUTSIDE 
 
There are a number of outbuildings, which include a two-storey Coach House and single-storey Garage with separate entrance and a Fuel House. There is also an all-weather, enclosed Tennis Court. 
 
 
GENERAL 
 
The property, which is on c. 6 acres, is located on the main road to Cobh between Carrigaloe and Rushbrook. It overlooks the River Lee ands pleasant rural views. The property is a two-storey, Georgian-style Residence constructed in the early Victorian period. 
 
The site lends itself to possible further development potential, as there are two access driveways. 
 
The main Residence is of traditional construction with masonry and brick walls (plastered) and natural slate roof. 
 
The property is located between the Rushbrook and Carrigaloe stations and located near to the cross river ferry, which goes from Carrigaloe to Passage/Monkstown. 
 
BER Rating: Pending 
 
 
SERVICES 
 
ESB. 
 
Mains Water. 
 
Private Water Supply also. 
 
Oil Fired Central Heating. 
 
Septic Tank. 
 
Phone Watch Security System. 
 
 
TITLE 
 
Good Freehold Title. 

• Georgian-style, 5-bedroom Residence  

• C. 6 acres  

• Tennis Court  

• 2-storey Coach House  

• Excellent Development Potential