If you are looking for a beautifully restored traditional stone-built farmhouse with sea views and a few acres attached, then Cluain Árd, Reenmurgha, Church Cross, Skibbereen, Co Cork ticks all the boxes.

Standing on circa 4.7 acres, the property offers a private rural location, yet is within walking distance of other houses in the area and only a 10 minute drive from Skibbereen.

Built over 100 years old ago, Cluain Árd was acquired by the present owner in 2008 after the house had undergone a major refurbishment project.

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Today, it is presented for sale in pristine condition and is on the market at a guide price in the region of €395,000.

During the restoration period, the house was fitted with new double-glazed windows, wiring, plumbing, underfloor heating, oil-fired central heating while a new extension was added on one side.

What makes Cluain Árd a little bit different is the warm, cosy, country interior. While maintaining many of the original features, the house incorporates a modern open-plan layout that successfully captures space, light and height. The dining room, kitchen and living room are all open-plan, yet subtly defined.

One of the focal points is the double-sided stove nestled right in the centre of the original open fireplace, which serves much of the downstairs accommodation.

Two of the most striking features are the eye-catching timber oak beams and the exposed stone walls, both of which encapsulate all things country. The kitchen is fitted with hand-painted bespoke units and a Range Master electric cooker, while the vaulted ceiling and the half back door add that extra bit of quirkiness.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, a family bathroom and two storage rooms, which feature oak beams, painted timber floors and an open fireplace.

And if the new owners plan to keep horses, there are four stables outside along with a range of stone workshops, a garage and a car port.

To finish off the package, Cluain Árd comes with expansive views that extend out across Roaring Water Bay, Cape Clear and Sherkin, some of the most visited islands off the West Cork coast.

The selling agent for this unique home is Micheál Duggan from Sherry FitzGerald O’Neill, Skibbereen.