Long weekends are traditionally for chilling out and relaxing but every day will feel like a Bank Holiday if you’re living in Ngong.
New to the market in Kilnagleary, just outside Carrigaline in Co Cork, this impressive residence has almost its own leisure wing with an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, gym, zipwire and putting green amongst its many stand-out features.
This is a home that brings living to a new standard and is like few others you will find anywhere in Ireland.
Set on an elevated site commanding breathtaking views over the Owenabue River, Ngong is a home of exceptional quality and rare distinction.
Substantially rebuilt in 2008 to a striking contemporary design, the property extends to approximately 680sqm (7,319 sq ft) of meticulously finished living space and manages with effortless elegance to be both a dramatic showpiece and a comfortable family home.
Light is the defining motif throughout. The architect's carefully considered orientation captures the arc of the sun from morning to evening, with an elaborate system of internal glazing drawing natural daylight into every corner of the house, whilst triple-glazed windows throughout eliminate glare and heat loss. The result is a home that is bright in every season.
The finishes are of the very highest standard: solid walnut floors and joinery, marble-tiled hallways, a bespoke fully-fitted kitchen with granite island, and a dramatic double-height entrance atrium that sets the tone from the moment of arrival.
The hub of the home is a vast open-plan kitchen, dining and living space which is the social heart of the house, opening seamlessly to split-level decking and a sun-catching BBQ terrace.
For the active family, Ngong is in a class of its own. The indoor heated swimming pool housed beneath a vaulted barn-style ceiling with exposed timber trusses is complemented by a fully-equipped gymnasium, sauna, shower room and utility/boot room.
Outside, the beautifully landscaped 1.58-acre grounds include a private putting green with two sand bunkers, a zip line and generous lawned areas with mature planting. A large private garage and ample parking complete the picture.
The grounds at Ngong are laid out across a series of beautifully designed terraces, making the very most of the sloping elevated site and ensuring that the views can be enjoyed from almost every outdoor area
Arriving through the sweeping entrance drive, ample parking is provided to the front, with a detached garage offering additional covered storage. The entrance forecourt is smartly finished in flagstone paving with gravel features and neatly clipped box balls a refined and elegant first impression.
The outdoor entertaining space is a split-level decked and paved terrace, directly accessible from the kitchen and dining room, ideally positioned to catch the afternoon and evening sun. A built-in BBQ area, outdoor seating and dining provisions make this a genuine extension of the living space during the warmer months.
A further terrace off the pool area provides a quieter morning sun spot.
Lawned areas meander through the site, interspersed with mature planting that provides both colour and privacy throughout the seasons.
The putting green complete with two sand bunkers provides a private practice facility for golf enthusiasts, while the zip line offers boundless fun for children of all ages.
In full the accommodation includes the entrance atrium, entrance hall, kitchen/dining area, living room, study, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a family room, sitting room, pool room, home gym, shower room, boot room, utility room, garage and plant room.
The location of the home is equally enviable. Just on the outskirts of Carrigaline town, Ngong epitomises rural tranquility and everyday convenience.
Crosshaven, with its Royal Cork Yacht Club and marina, is nine minutes away; Cork Airport is 15 minutes; Cork City 25 minutes and a 24-hour bus service runs from the end of the road.
Ngong truly is a home like no other.
Find out more about this fabulous property on MyHome at www.myhome.ie/4996958 or contact selling agent Scott O’Sullivan of Sherry FitzGerald Cork on 021 427 3041.
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