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Asking Price
€950,000
€950,000
3 beds
3 baths
215 sqm
9.06 Acres
The Old School House
Collorus
Lauragh
Kenmare
Co. Kerry
V93 P7W5
Description
The Old Collorus School House, with its amazing views of Ardgroom Harbour and Kenmare Bay, provides the unique opportunity to purchase a modern residence with echoes of the past. It is a private rural area with both sea and mountain views. The property is being sold complete with all its bespoke furnishings and décor. One could simply bring your suitcase and start enjoying life on the Beara.
Situated on 3.67 hectares (9.07 acres) on the lower slopes of Knockfadda Mountain, the grounds immediately around the house have recently been landscaped. You will have your own mountain streams, which pass by the old stone sheep enclosure and into the small lake. The stream continues through a grove of old trees and over a small waterfall beside the house. On the opposite side of the house from the stream and the waterfall, is an old grove of hawthorn and holly trees. The house boasts views out of every window!
Sitting on the patio, you can enjoy the views of Ardgroom Harbour, its islands and Kenmare Bay. There are multiple seating areas throughout the property to take advantage of the amazing views…one point being a panoramic view from Ardgroom to Kilmackillogue Harbour, with Kenmare Bay and the McGillycuddy Reeks in the distance.
The Old School House was completely renovated in 2024 with all high-end materials to ensure a high BER rating of B1). The house has been transformed into a comfortable spacious light filled residence a bespoke kitchen, bathrooms and finishes.
Accommodation is over two floors with an internal floor area of about 215 sq.mt (2,313 sq. ft). The ground floor consists of: Entrance Hall leading onto open plan living room/kitchen/dining room, bedroom and full bathroom. The first floor comprises of 2 bedrooms, (the spacious master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and large walk-in wardrobe), bathroom, office / storeroom, laundry room.
Collorus is an area popular with walkers, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts, attracted by this area of immense scenic beauty. To the west of the property is a goleen (small coastal inlet) which is accessible by a walking path.
The sale of the property includes the high-quality contents that have been carefully chosen to suit each room (list of contents available on request).
The property is 12km east of Castletownbere and is within: 29 km west of Kenmare Town centre. 5km Ardgroom Village. 6.2km to Derreen Gardens. 8.8 km of Kilmackillogue pier with Helen's bar & restaurant. 8.4km of Josie's Restaurant. 6.1km of Shibin Restaurant.
History: Collorus School was original built in 1868 and served as a National School for the children of the area. Mary Randles was the school's last teacher when the school closed its doors in 1967. Shortly afterwards it became a residence and was used as a holiday home. The building underwent substantial renovation and extension which was completed by the current owners in 2024.
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MAP AND PHOTOS INDICCATING BOUNDARIES ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY.
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Situated on 3.67 hectares (9.07 acres) on the lower slopes of Knockfadda Mountain, the grounds immediately around the house have recently been landscaped. You will have your own mountain streams, which pass by the old stone sheep enclosure and into the small lake. The stream continues through a grove of old trees and over a small waterfall beside the house. On the opposite side of the house from the stream and the waterfall, is an old grove of hawthorn and holly trees. The house boasts views out of every window!
Sitting on the patio, you can enjoy the views of Ardgroom Harbour, its islands and Kenmare Bay. There are multiple seating areas throughout the property to take advantage of the amazing views…one point being a panoramic view from Ardgroom to Kilmackillogue Harbour, with Kenmare Bay and the McGillycuddy Reeks in the distance.
The Old School House was completely renovated in 2024 with all high-end materials to ensure a high BER rating of B1). The house has been transformed into a comfortable spacious light filled residence a bespoke kitchen, bathrooms and finishes.
Accommodation is over two floors with an internal floor area of about 215 sq.mt (2,313 sq. ft). The ground floor consists of: Entrance Hall leading onto open plan living room/kitchen/dining room, bedroom and full bathroom. The first floor comprises of 2 bedrooms, (the spacious master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and large walk-in wardrobe), bathroom, office / storeroom, laundry room.
Collorus is an area popular with walkers, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts, attracted by this area of immense scenic beauty. To the west of the property is a goleen (small coastal inlet) which is accessible by a walking path.
The sale of the property includes the high-quality contents that have been carefully chosen to suit each room (list of contents available on request).
The property is 12km east of Castletownbere and is within: 29 km west of Kenmare Town centre. 5km Ardgroom Village. 6.2km to Derreen Gardens. 8.8 km of Kilmackillogue pier with Helen's bar & restaurant. 8.4km of Josie's Restaurant. 6.1km of Shibin Restaurant.
History: Collorus School was original built in 1868 and served as a National School for the children of the area. Mary Randles was the school's last teacher when the school closed its doors in 1967. Shortly afterwards it became a residence and was used as a holiday home. The building underwent substantial renovation and extension which was completed by the current owners in 2024.
VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
MAP AND PHOTOS INDICCATING BOUNDARIES ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY.
**Interested in this property? Sign up for mySherryFitz to arrange your viewing, see current offers or make your own offer. Register now at SherryFitz.ie**
Features
Long plank Bayford oak luxury laminate flooring throughout.
Low voltage LED recessed lighting throughout all rooms.
'Munster' front door and all exterior windows.
"Leanes" constructed the kitchen, units in utility, bathroom and entrance.
'Mallow' solid doors throughout.
Services: Water supply is via bored well on site. Sewage is by septic tank. Gas central heating (can be controlled remotely and in 3 zones). Underfloor heating and towel heaters in the bathrooms. Solar panels for garage. SCC wireless broadband in the area.
Low voltage LED recessed lighting throughout all rooms.
'Munster' front door and all exterior windows.
"Leanes" constructed the kitchen, units in utility, bathroom and entrance.
'Mallow' solid doors throughout.
Services: Water supply is via bored well on site. Sewage is by septic tank. Gas central heating (can be controlled remotely and in 3 zones). Underfloor heating and towel heaters in the bathrooms. Solar panels for garage. SCC wireless broadband in the area.
Rooms
Ground Floor
(Dimensions as per floor plan)
Entrance Hall Large welcoming entrance hall with bespoke built-in closet and seating bench. The entrance leads to the living room and stairwell. Holbein designed and made the white oak stairs that lead to the first floor.
Living Room/Dining Room The first thing you immediately see when entering the living/dining room are the views. With two 2.8m sliding glass doors out to the patio, you can enjoy the vast sea and countryside views at all times. There is a solid fuel stove with a handmade Sweet Chestnut mantel made from the old tree that was located beside the old post office in Kenmare. The living room, dining room and kitchen are all located in the original area of the schoolhouse. There are small sections of the original school walls left on either side of the sliding doors in a nod to the history of the house.
Kitchen Bespoke fitted kitchen. The backsplash and countertops are all matching quartz. The kitchen boasts all top-quality appliances including a 110cm Rangemaster 6 ring cooker with two ovens and a built-in grill, an American sized Samsung fridge/freezer with an ice bites/cube ice maker, filtered cold-water dispenser and a built-in infused water jug. The Siemens dishwasher is integrated into the cabinets. The quartz top island (1.5m x 3m) has a built-in microwave, plenty of storage and can seat 4 people. There is an enclosed wine and cocktail bar and built-in wine rack.
Bedroom 3 Light filled with two large windows.
Bathroom Floor to ceiling tiled with non-slip floor tiles. A bespoke cedar and local sycamore vanity with a stone sink. Open shower with glass panels.
First Floor
Landing
Office store room Light filled room with 2 skylights.
Master Bedroom Spacious bedroom with views of Ardgroom Harbour and surrounding countryside. TV point.
Walk-in Wardrobe Fitted shelving and clothes rails.
En-Suite Underfloor heated non-slip floor tiles and tiled shower. The double sinks sit on a bespoke vanity unit with backlit mirrors over each sink. There is a large glass paneled shower and heated towel rack.
Laundry/Utility Room Fitted storage and counter space with stainless steel sink and Samsung washer and dryer.
Bedroom 2 Large bedroom with views of Ardgroom Harbour and Kenmare Bay. TV point.
Bathroom 3 Boutique hotel style bathroom with heated non-slip tiled flooring. WC. Large oval bath with Velux skylight positioned overhead. Bespoke vanity unit with double sinks and quartz counter-top. Large shower and heated towel rack.
Attic Attic space accessible by fold out stairs. It is 11.15 m x 3.07m with head height at apex of 1.71m. It is fully floored with lighting, electrical points and a Velux skylight.
Exterior
Garage 9.90m x 6.90m (68.31 sq.mt / 735 sq.ft). Two electric roller garage doors and Munster standard door. The space has been divided into two separate spaces and is insulated. It has a stainless-steel sink, hot-water shower and is solar-powered.
Entrance Hall Large welcoming entrance hall with bespoke built-in closet and seating bench. The entrance leads to the living room and stairwell. Holbein designed and made the white oak stairs that lead to the first floor.
Living Room/Dining Room The first thing you immediately see when entering the living/dining room are the views. With two 2.8m sliding glass doors out to the patio, you can enjoy the vast sea and countryside views at all times. There is a solid fuel stove with a handmade Sweet Chestnut mantel made from the old tree that was located beside the old post office in Kenmare. The living room, dining room and kitchen are all located in the original area of the schoolhouse. There are small sections of the original school walls left on either side of the sliding doors in a nod to the history of the house.
Kitchen Bespoke fitted kitchen. The backsplash and countertops are all matching quartz. The kitchen boasts all top-quality appliances including a 110cm Rangemaster 6 ring cooker with two ovens and a built-in grill, an American sized Samsung fridge/freezer with an ice bites/cube ice maker, filtered cold-water dispenser and a built-in infused water jug. The Siemens dishwasher is integrated into the cabinets. The quartz top island (1.5m x 3m) has a built-in microwave, plenty of storage and can seat 4 people. There is an enclosed wine and cocktail bar and built-in wine rack.
Bedroom 3 Light filled with two large windows.
Bathroom Floor to ceiling tiled with non-slip floor tiles. A bespoke cedar and local sycamore vanity with a stone sink. Open shower with glass panels.
First Floor
Landing
Office store room Light filled room with 2 skylights.
Master Bedroom Spacious bedroom with views of Ardgroom Harbour and surrounding countryside. TV point.
Walk-in Wardrobe Fitted shelving and clothes rails.
En-Suite Underfloor heated non-slip floor tiles and tiled shower. The double sinks sit on a bespoke vanity unit with backlit mirrors over each sink. There is a large glass paneled shower and heated towel rack.
Laundry/Utility Room Fitted storage and counter space with stainless steel sink and Samsung washer and dryer.
Bedroom 2 Large bedroom with views of Ardgroom Harbour and Kenmare Bay. TV point.
Bathroom 3 Boutique hotel style bathroom with heated non-slip tiled flooring. WC. Large oval bath with Velux skylight positioned overhead. Bespoke vanity unit with double sinks and quartz counter-top. Large shower and heated towel rack.
Attic Attic space accessible by fold out stairs. It is 11.15 m x 3.07m with head height at apex of 1.71m. It is fully floored with lighting, electrical points and a Velux skylight.
Exterior
Garage 9.90m x 6.90m (68.31 sq.mt / 735 sq.ft). Two electric roller garage doors and Munster standard door. The space has been divided into two separate spaces and is insulated. It has a stainless-steel sink, hot-water shower and is solar-powered.
BER Information
BER:
B1
BER Number: 118217884
Energy Performance Indicator: 84.21
BER Number: 118217884
Energy Performance Indicator: 84.21
About the Area
Cradled in the heart of Kenmare Bay, the picturesque town of Kenmare is the perfect location from which to discover the South West of Ireland, linking the world famous Ring of Kerry with the rugged Ring of Beara. Just bursting with amazing views and loads of other things that will inspire you to greatness and let your mind run wild. Founded in 1670, the unique charm and inherent beauty of the town remains unchanged. The Ireland Tourist Board, Bórd Fáilte, officially recognized the historical, cultural and environmental significance of Kenmare by bestowing up on it the title of Kerry’s first Heritage Town in Ireland.
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