“Sonas” meaning happiness is an aptly named four bedroomed detached bungalow set on and 0.39 acres site withing a 15 minute drive of Cork city. Built in 1975 and located just beyond the half way roundabout at Ballinhassig this property has been home to its owners for the last 25 years. Constructed in appealing grey stonework this home enjoys a maintenance free exterior with double glazed PVC windows to complement its overall look.
The accommodation of this home offers a glazed entrance porch, reception hall, extensive lounge, dining room, kitchen/dining, sun porch, four bedrooms with the main offering en-suite and family bathroom. Heating is by means of oil fired and is further supported with solar panels for the heating of water which combines to give this home a C3 energy rating.
The property has been well taken care of by its current owners and the accommodation extends to an impressive 1,540 Sq. Ft. when considered it is all over one level. This home is held within Folio reference CK8623F and is well positioned on its 0.39 acre site with plenty of space to the front, The front of this home has an extensive drive way set between pillars finished in line with the exterior of the home. There is an enclosed lawned garden enclosed by a mature hedge which give tremendous privacy to this space. There is access on both sides of this home to the rear garden.
The rear garden has been shaped and formed by its current owner over the years. Arranged with a paved patio directly adjacent to the house to the rear gives and easy transitions from inside to out for those summer days suitable for dining. Given the sheltered nature of the back of this home that is more often than one would imagine. The gardens to the rear are predominantly laid to lawn and interspersed with low level planting and higher level more shrubs and trees. Garden benches are strategically placed to take full account of sunshine depending on the time of day. A steel tech garden shed is hidden to the back of the garden to take all those gardening equipment needs.
The parish of Ballinhassig is a well supported community and enjoys a host of facilities. Local GAA grounds and well as national school is on the doorstep of this home and buses in all directions lead to second level education at Kinsale, Bandon and Cork city centre. The village of Ballinhassig caters for all with local convenience shop, post office, co-op store, public house with in house dining, church and café/restaurant (which also provides home made take away).
Outside
The front of this home has an extensive drive way set between pillars finished in line with the exterior of the home. There is an enclosed lawned garden enclosed by a mature hedge which give tremendous privacy to this space. There is access on both sides of this home to the rear garden.
The rear garden has been shaped and formed by its current owner over the years. Arranged with a paved patio directly adjacent to the house to the rear gives and easy transitions from inside to out for those summer days suitable for dining. A second lower level patio comes in handy from time to time. Given the sheltered nature of the back of this home that is more often than one would imagine. The gardens to the rear are predominantly laid to lawn and interspersed with low level planting and higher level more shrubs and trees. Garden benches are strategically placed to take full account of sunshine depending on the time of day. A steel tech garden shed is hidden to the back of the garden to take all those gardening equipment needs. An outside boiler house is located adjacent to the property and give additional storage facilities
Viewing is highly recommended and strictly by appointment.
Beautiful family home
0.39 Acres of landscaped gardens
1,540 Sq. Ft of internal space
Convenient sough after location
Oil central heating and solar panels for water heating
C3 energy rating
Easy proximity to community hub at Ballinhassig
Host of primary, second and third level education facilities just a bus ride away