Foxwood, Shanavougha, Midleton, Co. Cork

Hegarty Properties are delighted to present this magnificent 5-bedroom detached family home, set on a private and elevated acre site with stunning countryside views. Located less than 10 minutes drive from the vibrant Midleton Town, this property combines peaceful rural living with modern convenience. Extensively extended in 2009 and further upgraded in 2021, it boasts triple-glazed windows, a modern kitchen, and a versatile interior offering approx. 3,400 sq. ft., of living space. This home offers an impressive B2 Building Energy Rating, making it eligible for lower interest rate Green Mortgages. Key upgrades include a 6.4kW Solar Panel system, a Smartphone-compatible heating and lighting system and a Stuv rotating wood burning stove. These features not only lower energy costs but also enhance year-round comfort and efficiency.

The property is approached via an imposing gravelled driveway, perfectly complementing its south-westerly aspect that floods the home with natural light. Nestled within the rolling countryside, the generous site provides ample space for outdoor living and offers a serene retreat while being a short drive to Midleton.

Located in one of East Corks most sought-after areas, this home offers an ideal blend of countryside tranquillity and town convenience. Midleton Town, known for its friendly atmosphere, excellent schools, and vibrant community, is easily accessible to Cork City by car, train, or bus. Families will appreciate proximity to top-rated schools such as Midletons Educate Together National School and a choice of secondary schools such as Midleton College. This stunning family home offers the perfect combination of space, privacy, and modern living in a highly desirable location.

Accommodation comprises of: Entrance Hall, Large Open Plan Living/Dining Area, Kitchen/Dining Area, 4 Bedrooms & Family Bathroom. Upstairs consists of: Open Plan Bedroom/Living Area, Office & Shower Room.

Accommodation:
Ground Floor:
Entrance Hall: Welcoming hallway with carpet flooring.

Open Plan Living/
Dining Area: Large open plan space with Stuv 30-IN rotating triple door wood burning stove, engineered hardwood flooring, fully plumbed tea-kitchen with double Belfast sinks, and French doors leading to front patio area overlooking the surrounding countryside. This room previously operated as a Weaving Studio and would be suitable for a variety of businesses ventures if a purchaser desired.

Kitchen/Dining Area: Fully fitted kitchen with integrated hob and double oven, free-standing fridge-freezer & feature island unit. Desert oak laminate flooring.

Bedroom 1: Front aspect bedroom with 100% wool carpet, recessed shelving with LED lighting & electric fire controlled via remote control or mobile app.

Bedroom 2: Front aspect bedroom with Herringbone oak laminate flooring.

Bedroom 3: Rear aspect bedroom with dark oak laminate flooring. Currently being used as an office / recording studio.

Bedroom 4: Rear aspect bedroom with carpet flooring currently being used as a walk-in wardrobe.

Family Bathroom: W.C., wash hand basin, bath & separate pressurised pump rain shower. Fully tiled, with grey hexagon Kromatika floor tiles.

First Floor: The first floor could easily be used as a self-contained unit for guests, au-pair, or elderly relative.
Open Plan Bedroom/
Living Area: Large open plan room with double height ceiling, large corner window, and engineered hardwood flooring.

Office: Engineered hardwood flooring & Velux windows. Currently being used as a bedroom.

Shower Room: W.C., wash hand basin & pressurised pump shower. Fully tiled.

Outside: The property is approached by a walled entrance leading to large gravelled, tree-lined driveway. To the front of the property there is ample off-street parking, lawned garden and to the rear there is a childrens play set. There are countryside views to the front, of the surrounding farmland and the property offers the most attractive south-westerly aspect to maximise daylight. There are Indian sandstone pathways surrounding the property along with a generous patio area to the front. The site extends to approx. 0.5 acres and offers immense privacy. To the rear there is an attached garage, with its own independent toilet facilities, which would make an idea workshop.

Services: Septic tank. Private well. Oil Fired Central Heating & Solar Panel System. Connected to National Broadband (fibre) with speeds up to 2GB. Pressurised water system with pump fitted.

Sale to include: All curtains, carpets, blinds, light fittings & kitchen appliances as viewed included in the sale. Wood burning stove also included. Furniture can be negotiated at a further cost if interested.

Features:

Originally constructed in circa 1980 and extended to the rear in 2009.
Architecturally designed to maximise the light available from the southerly aspect to the front- overlooking surrounding countryside.
Original building retrofitted with external insulation.
6.4kW Solar PV System with 2 batteries (can sell back to the grid) installed in 2020.
New front & back doors installed in 2021 along with triple glazed windows.
Internal doors replaced in 2024.
New kitchen & flooring in 2021, bathroom also replaced.
Well upgraded (filter, pump, PH-Treatment and UV lamp) in 2022.
Smart heating controls for lighting, heating, hot water, electric fireplace, and solar system.
Upgraded attic insulation.
Large property extending to approx. 3,400 sq. ft.
Fibre Broadband (2GB) and 5G coverage.
New septic tank motor fitted in 2024.
Perched on a circa 0.5 acre tree-lined site with mature trees & hedging.
BER: B2. BER Number: 112362603.
Convenient location approx. 10 minutes drive from Midleton Town.
Eircode: P25 X096.

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