Location is a key selling point for many holdings and, without stating the obvious, it is a major contributing factor to the price tag.

The €2.4m asked for Rathpeacon house is heavily influenced by the exceptional location and quality. Situated 3.5km from Cork city centre, 2.5km from Blackpool shopping centre and 12km from Cork airport, it has a highly attractive address. Without wanting to ignore the quality, one would imagine that this will be the predominant factor when establishing a buyer for the super holding.

The property itself is a period residence standing on 77 acres of good-quality Cork land. Without farm buildings of any note, the holding also contains a coach yard with some nice buildings currently used for storage and garages.

The sale is being jointly handled by Roseanne De Vere Hunt of Sherry Fitzgerald Country Homes and Sherry Fitzgerald O’Neill in Clonakilty.

The residence

The house is a two-story Georgian residence with four bedrooms. Standing on 220 sq metres, access is through a stone-pillared entrance and wrought iron gates that lead to a sweeping avenue surrounded by a mature parkland setting, which leads to the forecourt.

To the rear of the house are the aforementioned coach yard and garage, which have been very well maintained. The residence has bay windows in the main reception rooms and a sunny southeasterly facing aspect with elevated views across the surrounding landscape.

The interior is bright and spacious, with high ceilings and in good condition throughout. The entrance hallway leads to the two reception rooms, the drawing room and dining room. The drawing room has wonderful views through the bay window, an open fireplace, coving and rose centre piece. The dining room also has wonderful views through its bay window, coving, rose centre piece and a marble mantelpiece.

The kitchen/breakfast room is off the inner hallway and benefits from a country kitchen and a dual aspect. It is in good condition, but a buyer could put their own stamp on the home.

The lands

The total acreage surrounding the property is circa 77 acres. This is divided into three lots. The first lot comprises of Rathpeacon House on 33 acres and includes a primary and secondary access to the main house and lands. The main access is by the gate lodge and the secondary access road, which is adjacent. This lot is guided for €1.68m and is the most substantial of the individual lots.

The second lot comprises of 8.8 acres, which is laid out in one field. This field leads from lot one to the road. This lot has potential for a residence subject to planning permission. It is guided for €140,000.

The final individual lot is located directly across the road from second and third lot. Totalling circa 35 acres, the quality of land here is top class. This parcel may also have possible future zoned potential, according to De Vere Hunt. It is guided for €580,000. The fourth and final lot is the entire.

The property is being offered by private treaty. Interest has been steady so far, but international interest is also expected in the coming weeks.