An emerald isle off the Emerald Isle… and it could be yours for £6 million: 157-acre Irish island with beautiful six-bed home and six other cottages goes on the market
- Amazing aerial images show the lush greenery of the island standing out against deep blue ocean waters
- The island is one of only a few that is fully re-developed as a private residential island with modern facilities
- It also has an interesting Victoria era copper mining history with the original mining village now in ruins
This 157-acre private island off the coast of Ireland could be the perfect peaceful retreat – if you have a spare £6m.
Amazing aerial images show the lush greenery of the large island standing out against deep blue ocean waters, the six-bed main residence and the six additional cottages.
Other stunning pictures show the interior of the main house with a spacious living area featuring large windows which offer spectacular views, an outside deck to enjoy the good weather in the summer and a dining area set up for 12 people.
‘Horse Island’s natural landscape and beauty embodies what Ireland’s west coast landscape is so famous for,’ the listing states.
Horse Island provides for a unique private retreat second to none and offers the perceptive buyer utter tranquility and privacy in the fast paced modern world. The island also provides amazing views out onto the Atlantic over Roaring Water Bay
Located only a short boat trip from the mainland harbours of Dreenatra Pier and Rossbrien Pier and slightly longer from the fishing ports of Schull and Baltimore access points on the mainland are in easy reach
The large living room offers double height ceilings with mezzanine over, extra large panoramic windows to soak in the light and outstanding views over Roaring Water Bay all the way to Cape Clear Island and the Fastnet Rock Lighthouse
The owner’s wing incorporates a large kitchen cum dining room, which is perfect for entertaining and also enjoys the most amazing views from every angle of the rooms
The large dining room boats beautiful natural landscapes, while the outbuildings consist of store areas and a wine cellar
The first floor comprises a private master suite with en suite bathroom and dressing room as well as access to the roof terrace
The two storey stone built main residence offers six bedrooms on a total floor area of c. 4,500 sq ft. The guest wing incorporates five bedrooms, two on the ground floor with bathroom and three on the first floor with bathroom.
To the rear is an enclosed decked courtyard with all the facilities required for ‘Al Fresco’ dining and entertaining. The courtyard contains open or sheltered seating, charcoal fired BBQ and wood fired pizza oven
The Island extends to c. 157 acres (c. 63.5 hectares) and has an interesting Victorian era copper mining history with the original mining village now in ruins.
Extensive walkways through and round the island provide access to all areas including the many sandy beaches, pastures and the natural landscape. Horse Island is one of only a few Irish islands that is fully and sympathetically re-developed as a private residential island with all modern facilities.
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Totally self-contained with regard to electricity, water and sewage treatment and is probably the best re-developed and revitalised of all the islands off the West Coast of Ireland.
The current and previous owners have renovated and developed the Island which now consists of the main house with six bedrooms, two three-bedroom guest houses, two two-bedroom guest houses and two one-bedroom cottages.
‘The exceptionally bright house has been finished to the highest of standards featuring quality materials and craftsmanship throughout,’ the listing states.
One of the six cottages located on Horse Island at Roaring Water Bay, West Cork, Ireland. Each of the cottages have stunnng landscaped gardens that wrap around the island
A living room in one of the cottages includes a fireplace, high ceilings and large seating area for relaxing
A bedroom in one of the cottages, offering a large variety of open spaces for couples and children
Large double-head showers and brand new ceramic bath tubs are some of the features of the six cottages
For more information see Private Island Online.
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