Sunnyside House, Ballycatten

• spacious family home in tranquil rural setting
• large 0.84 site with sandstone patios, lawns and generous planting
• generous reception rooms and living space for adaptable living
• newly built home office in garden
• 1.3 km from Ballinspittle village, 5 minute drive to beaches, 15 minutes from Kinsale

Spacious five bedroomed 3-storey family home standing on c 0.84 acres just outside Ballinspittle village in tranquil rural setting

We are delighted to bring to the market an exceptional, recently modernised, spacious three-storey family residence of 243 sq m (2,615 sq ft) set on an elevated 0.84-acre landscaped plot, combining bright, expansive interiors with a prime coastal and village-edge lifestyle just minutes from Ballinspittle, Garrettstown and Kinsale.

Positioned to capture sweeping, panoramic views across rolling countryside, Sunnyside House enjoys a sun-drenched orientation from sunrise to sunset. The property has undergone a comprehensive modernisation programme, offering versatile, light-filled accommodation tailored for modern family living across three distinct levels.

Accommodation & Interior Features:
Ground Floor:
Open-Plan Kitchen/Living/Dining Room: Running along the eastern wing of the house, featuring wood-burning stove, bay window to the front and French doors opening directly onto the south facing sandstone patio.
Main Reception Room: Situated on the western wing, complete with a wood-burning stove, bay window and a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Playroom / Additional Living Space: Positioned immediately behind the reception room with French doors to the garden.
Utility Room & Guest WC: Centrally located between the playroom and kitchen spaces.
First Floor:
Primary Bedroom Suite: Featuring an en-suite bathroom and an adjoining small study, well-suited for use as a walk-in closet or dressing room.
Two Double Bedrooms: Generously proportioned family bedrooms.
Family Bathroom: Finished to a high contemporary standard.
Top Floor:
Bedrooms Four & Five: A self-contained upper level providing an ideal private sanctuary for guests, older children or teenagers.
Bathroom: Including bath, shower and toilet

Gardens & Grounds
The property occupies a mature, private 0.84-acre site enclosed by established boundary hedging, including beech, fuchsia, evergreen laurel, holly and eleagnus.
Outdoor Entertaining: A southerly sandstone patio links seamlessly from the interior living spaces, complemented by sheltered eastern and western gravelled patios—ideal for morning coffee and evening sundowners and al fresco dining throughout the day.
Planted Grounds: Extensive lawns wrap around the east, south and west, enhanced by recent planting of native Irish trees including hazel, elder, alder, guelder rose and holly.
Parking & Infrastructure: A tarmacadam driveway with ample parking is situated to the northern side, as well as a useful shed/pumphouse.
Detached Home Office (New Feb 2026): A purpose-built, fully insulated 4m x 4m LogHouse equipped with power, heating, and hardwired WiFi, offering an exceptional remote-working environment, gym, or studio space.

Location & Amenities
Balllycatten offers a peaceful countryside setting while remaining exceptionally well-connected:
Ballinspittle Village: Within comfortable walking distance, featuring a vibrant community spirit, new primary school, two pre-schools, a community centre, GAA grounds, expansive playground and local artisan shops and eateries.
Education: Within a few minutes drive of two very popular primary school options, Gurraneasig National School and Ballinspittle National School. Excellent secondary school options in Kinsale and Bandon are minutes away. All schools are well-serviced by local public transport and dedicated school bus routes from the village.
Coast & Leisure: Situated just minutes by car from the renowned surfing and swimming beaches of Garrettstown, Garrylucas and Howe Strand. The Old Head of Kinsale is a 5 minute drive. Garretstown Woods with its deciduous woodland trails is less than 500 metres from the house.
Commuting: Kinsale town is approximately 15 minutes away by car, Bandon 18 minutes, Cork Airport 35 mins, ensuring easy access to wider commercial and urban services and international travel.

Technical Specifications
Floor Area: 243 sq m (2,615 sq ft)
Heating: Oil-fired central heating with underfloor heating at ground level and radiators on the upper floors.
Site Area: 0.84 acres
BER: C1
Services: Well water (new 2025), septic tank drainage, electricity and hardwired fibre broadband.

BER Details

BER Rating: C1

BER No.: 113871974

Energy Performance Indicator: 156.32 kWh/m²/yr