House for Sale in Valentia Island, Kerry

Gleenreen Heights is a substantial sized property having 6 bedrooms with 3 on the ground floor and ensuites and remainder on first floor. The main part of the house was built in around 1972 with a further large extension to the rear and the attic converted, planning permission for this extension and conversion plus a wastewater treatment unit was granted in 1999. The large extension and conversion were constructed and the owner opened her Bed and Breakfast for many years whilst rearing her family at the property. The seller has now retired and finds the property too large for her needs. The roof tiles were replaced 22 years ago, double glazed windows were installed except for couple of windows, oil heating, Immersion heater for water. solid fuel stove in sitting room, Solar panels installed, floors through out are a mixture of Canadian maple flooring, carpets, tiled in kitchen, utility room, wood floors on first floor, laminated in bedrooms downstairs. The entrance to the property has natural stone walls and pillars onto a gravel driveway with lots parking space to front and lovely matured gardens to front and rear, with wild flowers and shrubs in front garden, at the rear tall pine trees and apple trees at the very top of the field. Plot measuring 0.36 Hectares/0.88 of an acre. There is potential for polytunnels, vegetable garden, small farm animals. The front of the property is facing south which makes it a wonderful aspect giving lots of natural light into the property and with beautiful water views over Portmagee Chanel. Attached to the property is a garage divided inside by wall and door, windows to front and side and door at rear, could be used as a home office or art studio. In addition there are 2 more storage sheds at rear of the house plenty space as work mans shed or for gardening or storage. Ivertec broadband which is a local broadband company. Private water well. Septic tank. The property does need modernizing however a new buyer can put their own touch to the property. Ber Rating D2 Ber Number: 117699850. Local Primary school is a short drive away near Chapeltown and the local playschool. The property is 2.7km from Knightstown and the car ferry which links that part of the island to the mainland at Renard Caherciveen, Bridge opened at all times linking Portmagee to Valentia Island. Glanleam beach is 4.2km, Geokaun Mountain and Cliffs 5km, Lovely walking trails on the island, Lots to explore – about transatlantic cable, the local Heritage Museum, water sports during the summer, boat trips, the views out onto the famous Skelligs Rock from the Island are stunning and boat trips can be taken from the Skelligs Experience Centre.