With previous owners including a navy admiral and a Hollywood star, the Anchorage – built in the Victorian era – is an iconic property occupying a stupendous Irish location. The house sits on the waterfront in the sought-after town of Summercove, Kinsale, with views overlooking Kinsale Harbour, James Fort and the charming seaside town of Kinsale.
The historic property has been renovated to a luxurious standard and is set out over three floors, with three bedrooms and a raft of splendid reception rooms. Almost every space boasts a window overlooking the water and an outside terrace provides the 3D experience of life on the ocean waves, albeit on solid ground..
The ground floor has been turned into a sumptuous ‘hub’ for the home, with defined separate spaces that seamlessly flow into one another. The cosy living room, with its bay windows and a view of the harbour is a welcoming place to curl up on inclement days. Just light that historic fireplace and lounge..
There is also a more modern-feel lounge area with vast windows and skylights to let the sea views surge in and create a bright, airy space. This area flows straight out from the kitchen.
The modern kitchen includes two separate areas for eating, including a breakfast bar and a bay window breakfast nook. The kitchen is bespoke and features granite worktops, a Belfast sink and an aga, as well as built-in wine fridges and a built-in coffee machine for all your beverage needs.
A larger dining space is also available for more formal meals, with the open-plan layout allowing diners to move seamlessly down to comfortable chairs and more of that sea view.
There is also a regal study alongside an impressive library/snug, the latter being ideal for those who like to tuck away in a warm place with a book (think multiple book shelves and a modern wood burning stove).
Climb up the stairs to discover the glorious master suite complete with a walk-in dressing room and a beautifully-finished en-suite shower room.
The bedroom itself is spacious, with vast windows and a window seat to enjoy the sea sloshing around outside without the wind whipping your ‘do’.
Climbing the stairs once again provides access to the final two double bedrooms, both with stunning views over the harbour for admiring from bed at both ends of the day. And yes, more window seats…you’ll find it hard to leave.
The top two rooms share a neat bathroom right in the eaves of the house, providing luxury ablutions that our Victorian navy admiral probably didn’t get to enjoy…
Another luxury touch that Victorians could only have dreamed of is underfloor heating throughout the downstairs of the property (radiators upstairs) and, despite being seemingly stuck on the edge of the ocean, this property also has parking for three cars.
Summercove is a popular, pretty and compact town, with many visitors coming to see the impressive Charles Fort, a restored 17th century fortress which guarded the entrance of Kinsale harbour. The vibrant town of Kinsale is less than 3km away and though you may feel tucked away in Irish isolation, flights are easily available: Cork International Airport is just 20 mins drive away.
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