This four-bedroom house for sale in County Cork sits above Cork Harbour, with sea views across to Cobh and East Ferry.
Built in 2008 and kept in turnkey condition, it offers 223 m² of living space on a 1,782 m² plot. The listing is registered under Castlemartyr, but the house itself stands at Ballynafarsid, close to Lower Aghada, on the harbour side of East Cork. That position is the point. You get open water, passing boats and the Cobh skyline from a house that needs no work before you move in.
The House and Its 0.44-Acre Plot
The house is detached and sits on its own landscaped site of about 0.44 acres. A private driveway leads up to it. The elevated position is what opens up the outlook, and the large windows are set to frame the harbour rather than ignore it.
Outside, a large terrace runs off the kitchen and dining area, with lawned garden beyond. It is the obvious spot for a first coffee while the harbour wakes up, or for a long summer evening when the light stays late. The plot is generous enough for children to play or for you to plant out the borders, without being the kind of acreage that takes over your weekends.
Inside: Living Space, Kitchen and Four Bedrooms
A bright entrance hall leads to two separate reception rooms, a sitting room and a living room. Both have high ceilings and large windows facing the water, and the living area has a modern fireplace for colder months on the south coast.
The kitchen is open plan to the dining area and built around a large island, with direct access to the terrace and garden. A utility room sits next to it. There is also a guest W.C. and a dedicated office, which suits remote working or study. Upstairs a game room gives the household somewhere to spread out.
There are four bedrooms. The main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and built-in wardrobes, and the other three share a family bathroom. With three bathrooms in total, a full house of guests is manageable. The home carries a B energy rating, which is a useful advantage over many older Irish houses when it comes to heating costs.
Living Near Lower Aghada and Midleton
The house is a short drive from Rostellan village and within easy reach of Aghada and Cloyne. Whitegate has a Spar supermarket, post office, café, bars and a handful of clubs, including soccer, rowing, running and pitch and putt. Nearer the water you will find sailing, tennis, fishing, boating and kayaking, plus a bar and restaurant, a pharmacy and medical services.
For beaches, White Bay and Inch are the local choices. For bigger shopping trips, schools and restaurants, Midleton is about 15 minutes away by car. It is also home to the Jameson Distillery and a well-known Saturday farmers' market. Across the water, Cobh is the nearest large harbour town, with its cathedral and waterfront.
Getting There: Cork Airport and City Drive Times
Cork Airport is the practical gateway for international buyers, roughly 40 minutes away by road, with direct flights to many UK and European cities. Cork city is reachable in under an hour. That makes the house workable both as a main residence and as a second home in Ireland, since the turnkey finish means there is little to organise when you arrive after weeks away.
Key Features
- Detached house built in 2008
- 223 m² of living space
- 1,782 m² (0.44 acre) plot with landscaped garden
- 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms
- Main bedroom with en-suite and built-in wardrobes
- Open-plan kitchen and dining area with large island
- Separate sitting room and living room with fireplace and high ceilings
- Home office, game room, utility room and guest W.C.
- Large terrace with direct access from the kitchen
- Sea views over Cork Harbour, East Ferry and Cobh
- B energy rating
- Private driveway and turnkey condition
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is this house from Cork Airport?Allow roughly 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Midleton, on the way, is about 15 minutes from the house.
Does the house need any renovation?No. It is presented in turnkey condition, and it was built in 2008, so the work most buyers face with older Irish houses does not apply here.
Is there space to work from home?Yes. There is a dedicated office on the ground floor, plus a game room upstairs that could be used flexibly.
If you would like to arrange a viewing of this County Cork home or ask about the area, contact the team at Homestra and we will put you in touch with the seller's agent.
