CARRIGNADOURA, BALLINGEARY, CO CORK P12 AH59

OM2 are delighted to present this superb, detached farmhouse close to the West Muscraí Gaeltacht village of Ballingeary, nestling in a little hamlet of 5 properties with its own gardens, lawns, and outbuildings.

The property has been painstakingly upgraded and restored to a comfortable living standard by its present owner. This is a very beautiful part of the world and there are fantastic views as you approach the property.

The large out house is suitable for conversion to an out office, workshop or studio.

This property maintains its original features and charm but offers modern comfortable living conditions.

Location:

Ballingeary (Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh) is a charming village nestled in the Shehy Mountains of County Cork, at the heart of the Muskerry Gaeltacht.

• Approximately 62 km (around 1 hour’s drive) from Cork
• Just 23 km (about 24 minutes drive) west of Macroom
• Around 28 km (28 minutes by car) from Bantry on the West Cork coast
• Gougane Barra is only a few kilometres west—it’s the scenic source of the River Lee, featuring a lake, a forest park, and the iconic St Finbar’s Oratory on a little island.
The area offers forest walks, hill trails, pilgrim paths, and is steeped in spiritual and natural heritage Gaeltacht & Cultural Benefits
• As part of the officially recognized Gaeltacht, Ballingeary benefits from government supports aimed at preserving the Irish language and culture
• The strong presence of Irish offers opportunities for language immersion, cultural engagement, and is a draw for educational tourism.
In the 2025 Cork County Anti Litter Challenge, it was honoured as the cleanest large village in all of Cork, sharing top spot with Coolea winning the small villages category.

Educational Facilities:
• Preschool Naoinra Preschool
• Primary (Gaeltacht) Scoil Fionnbarra Primary education for local Gaeltacht community
• Secondary (Gaeltacht) Scoil Mhuire (Secondary) All-Irish secondary education; culturally immersive, well-resourced school Nearby Attractions

Accommodation:

Hallway – Tiled floor; composite glazed front door; ceiling light; original doors to living room and kitchen
Sitting Room – Carpet; curtains; wooden ceiling; original cast iron fireplace with inset fire; dual aspect; radiator
Living/Dining Room – Wooden flooring; solid fuel stove; feature ceiling with exposed wooden beams; curtains; radiator; fitted alcove units; under stairs storage
Kitchen – Fitted units; wooden floor; part tiled walls; radiator; composite glazed rear door
Utility – Wooden floor; part tiled walls; fitted units; plumbed for washing machine
Bathroom – Wooden floor; part tiled walls; radiator; white ware
Central stairway – Carpeted
Bedroom 1 to Front – Wooden floor; curtains; radiator; original door
Bedroom 2 to Front – Wooden floor; curtains; radiator; original door; fitted wardrobes
Bedroom 3 to Front – Wooden floor; curtains; radiator; original door
Bathroom – Wooden floor; radiator; white ware; stand in electric shower

Outside:

Gravel driveway to front leading to concrete yard
Attractive enclosed paddock to front
Attractive outhouses to rear – 3.3 sqm x 6.6 sqm and 3 sqm x 4sqm
Attached garage – 5.4 sqm x 3.4 sqm; PVC coated roller shutter door; electricity; work bench
Raised patio area
Large, detached store/outhouse – 14sqm x 4sqm; electricity

Oil Fired Central Heating
Group Water Scheme
Septic Tank
AMV: 225k

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