Skibbereen estate agent Charles McCarthy is offering for sale 26 acres of land at Kilmoon, Sherkin Island. The off-shore property enjoys wonderful views of roaring water bay, Cape Clear and the West Cork coastline. There is a stone ruin cottage and some outbuildings on the property.
Divided into separate fields by traditional dry-stone walls, the land is laid out in one block with road frontage and is of good agricultural quality. The land is currently in grass and older passage ways still exist, offering access for livestock.
Road frontage
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The property has extensive frontage onto Kinnish Harbour and includes a secluded, sandy beach. Silver strand to the south of the land is situated across the road. It is described as one of the finest beaches in West Cork. Planning was granted in 2011 for the “renovation of the cottage ruin and outbuilding, including extensions and alterations to same for use as a dwelling house and ancillary storage”.
This planning was extended (Planning Ref 15/15516) and lasts until May 2021. There are no conditions on the planning permission to develop the house.
Sherkin is a 10-minute ferry crossing away from the mainland harbour village of Baltimore. The island is accessible all year round and has a large local community. The area is a very popular tourist spot during the summer months. CL
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Skibbereen estate agent Charles McCarthy is offering for sale 26 acres of land at Kilmoon, Sherkin Island. The off-shore property enjoys wonderful views of roaring water bay, Cape Clear and the West Cork coastline. There is a stone ruin cottage and some outbuildings on the property.
Divided into separate fields by traditional dry-stone walls, the land is laid out in one block with road frontage and is of good agricultural quality. The land is currently in grass and older passage ways still exist, offering access for livestock.
Road frontage
The property has extensive frontage onto Kinnish Harbour and includes a secluded, sandy beach. Silver strand to the south of the land is situated across the road. It is described as one of the finest beaches in West Cork. Planning was granted in 2011 for the “renovation of the cottage ruin and outbuilding, including extensions and alterations to same for use as a dwelling house and ancillary storage”.
This planning was extended (Planning Ref 15/15516) and lasts until May 2021. There are no conditions on the planning permission to develop the house.
Sherkin is a 10-minute ferry crossing away from the mainland harbour village of Baltimore. The island is accessible all year round and has a large local community. The area is a very popular tourist spot during the summer months. CL
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