Savills is delighted to present Charleston House which is a glorious 6 bedroom detached period
property built in c. 1911. Charleston is an exceptionally well built and a well-designed property which maximizes space and natural light throughout its three floors of accommodation.
The house is in impeccable decorative order having undergone renovations and refurbishments approximately 15 years ago, internally the property has maintained its original features such as staircase, plasterwork, picture rails and weighted sash windows all of which are in fine fettle. Charleston is situated on a south west facing site which is wonderfully mature and private, the property is accessed via electric gates and from here a gradually ascending drivewaybrings you to both the front and rear doorways. Stepping inside the front door reveals a welcoming hallway, bright lounge, formal dining room, a bright southeast facing morning room, study, guest WC, pantries, kitchen/breakfast room and a scullery. Making your way up the feature solid oak staircase to the first floor you will find six bedrooms, two of which are en suite and two bathrooms. An unassuming doorway grants access to the second floor where you will find two more rooms and a secret attic room with trap door into the en suite below and superb views of the nearby waterways and grounds.
History
Charleston's construction was commissioned by Mr John Hallaran Bennett in C. 1910. Correspondence still in existence today outlines that many of the materials used in the property's creation were imported from the U.K. Both the property and its grounds have a direct historical connection with the nearby Maltings which was taken over by Mr John Hallaran Bennett from his father in 1885. The Maltings and its nearby waterways can still be clearly viewed from Charleston today. The Ballinacurra Maltings were one of the main producers of malted barley for the Guinness Brewery in Dublin who enjoyed a long and successful relationship with John H. Bennett. Mr Bennett who oversaw the construction of Charleston resided there up until his death in 1935. The property has remained in the same family's ownership since.
Gardens
The immediate gardens of Charleston play host to an array of tree and plant life such as vibrant Rose bushes, Virginia creeper, Wisteria and immense screen hedging. A walled garden on the south east elevation provides a calming water feature and Flagstone patio area. Within the courtyard you will find a large garage with superb solid wood double doors, a coal house, wood store and storage room as well as an original outhouse.
The Land
The subject property in its entirety has a site area of approximately 4.85ha (12 acres). The land which accommodates a large residential period property on approximately 0.81ha (2 acres) is irregular in configuration and benefits from extensive dual frontage to both the Dark Road, approximately 180 metres, and the regional road R630, approximately 290 metres. Mature trees and hedgerows run along each boundary providing the upmost of privacy. A large stone constructed wall acts as a boundary along the north and eastern boundaries providing further seclusion. The surrounding area is a mix of mature residential estate type developments, such as The Cotswolds to the north and Castle Redmond to the east and mature agricultural landholdings located further afield to the east and south east. The land to the west is bound by a small townhouse development called Charleston Court while to the south the land is bound by a number of one off detached houses.
Zoning
Under Midleton Electoral Area Local Area Plan, Second Edition, January 2015 the subject lands have a split zoning. The northern portion of the site is zoned R-05 High Density Residential Development. The Local Area Plan states that any development proposal should take cognisance of the period property nearby. The remaining house and lands are zoned Existing Built up Area in the same Local Area Plan. The Cork County Development Plan 2014 states that the objective of such zoning is to “encourage through the Local Area Plan's development that supports in general the primary land use of the surrounding existing built up area.”
Method of Sale
The property is being offered for sale by Private Treaty and is available in one or more lots.
Lot 1 The Entire - 3,700,000
Lot 2 Approx. 10 ac of Development Land - 2,905,000
Lot 3 Charleston House on approx. 2 ac - 795,000
Services
We understand that mains water & drainage are available however interested parties are required to satisfy themselves on the adequacy and availability of all services to the property.
Title Freehold
Further information & Viewings The selling agents have prepared an information pack which is available upon request.
Viewings are strictly by appointment through the selling agents only.
Contact Michael O'Donovan
Associate
+353 21 427 1371
michael.odonovan@savills.ie
Peter O'Meara
Director
+353 21 427 1371
peter.omeara@savills.ie
Accommodation
Features
Gracious period property constructed C. 1911 extending to approximately 538 sq m / 5,800 sq. ft.
Original features remain intact throughout
Weighted sash windows and 10'5 ceiling height on ground floor
Scenic country and water views
Excellent location within close proximity of Midleton Town Centre and all local amenities
Conveniently located approximately 20km east of Cork City Centre
Excellent transport network via N25 and Midleton train station
Total Site Area of approximately 4.86 hectares (12 acres) zoned for residential development
Potential to deliver in excess of 100 units subject to planning permission
BER Details
BER: E2
BER No: 109779413
Energy Performance Indicator: 377.13kwh/m2/yr
Negotiator
Michael O'Donovan
Description
Savills is delighted to present Charleston House which is a glorious 6 bedroom detached period
property built in c. 1911. Charleston is an exceptionally well built and a well-designed property which maximizes space and natural light throughout its three floors of accommodation.
The house is in impeccable decorative order having undergone renovations and refurbishments approximately 15 years ago, internally the property has maintained its original features such as staircase, plasterwork, picture rails and weighted sash windows all of which are in fine fettle. Charleston is situated on a south west facing site which is wonderfully mature and private, the property is accessed via electric gates and from here a gradually ascending drivewaybrings you to both the front and rear doorways. Stepping inside the front door reveals a welcoming hallway, bright lounge, formal dining room, a bright southeast facing morning room, study, guest WC, pantries, kitchen/breakfast room and a scullery. Making your way up the feature solid oak staircase to the first floor you will find six bedrooms, two of which are en suite and two bathrooms. An unassuming doorway grants access to the second floor where you will find two more rooms and a secret attic room with trap door into the en suite below and superb views of the nearby waterways and grounds.
History
Charleston's construction was commissioned by Mr John Hallaran Bennett in C. 1910. Correspondence still in existence today outlines that many of the materials used in the property's creation were imported from the U.K. Both the property and its grounds have a direct historical connection with the nearby Maltings which was taken over by Mr John Hallaran Bennett from his father in 1885. The Maltings and its nearby waterways can still be clearly viewed from Charleston today. The Ballinacurra Maltings were one of the main producers of malted barley for the Guinness Brewery in Dublin who enjoyed a long and successful relationship with John H. Bennett. Mr Bennett who oversaw the construction of Charleston resided there up until his death in 1935. The property has remained in the same family's ownership since.
Gardens
The immediate gardens of Charleston play host to an array of tree and plant life such as vibrant Rose bushes, Virginia creeper, Wisteria and immense screen hedging. A walled garden on the south east elevation provides a calming water feature and Flagstone patio area. Within the courtyard you will find a large garage with superb solid wood double doors, a coal house, wood store and storage room as well as an original outhouse.
The Land
The subject property in its entirety has a site area of approximately 4.85ha (12 acres). The land which accommodates a large residential period property on approximately 0.81ha (2 acres) is irregular in configuration and benefits from extensive dual frontage to both the Dark Road, approximately 180 metres, and the regional road R630, approximately 290 metres. Mature trees and hedgerows run along each boundary providing the upmost of privacy. A large stone constructed wall acts as a boundary along the north and eastern boundaries providing further seclusion. The surrounding area is a mix of mature residential estate type developments, such as The Cotswolds to the north and Castle Redmond to the east and mature agricultural landholdings located further afield to the east and south east. The land to the west is bound by a small townhouse development called Charleston Court while to the south the land is bound by a number of one off detached houses.
Zoning
Under Midleton Electoral Area Local Area Plan, Second Edition, January 2015 the subject lands have a split zoning. The northern portion of the site is zoned R-05 High Density Residential Development. The Local Area Plan states that any development proposal should take cognisance of the period property nearby. The remaining house and lands are zoned Existing Built up Area in the same Local Area Plan. The Cork County Development Plan 2014 states that the objective of such zoning is to “encourage through the Local Area Plan's development that supports in general the primary land use of the surrounding existing built up area.”
Method of Sale
The property is being offered for sale by Private Treaty and is available in one or more lots.
Lot 1 The Entire - 3,700,000
Lot 2 Approx. 10 ac of Development Land - 2,905,000
Lot 3 Charleston House on approx. 2 ac - 795,000
Services
We understand that mains water & drainage are available however interested parties are required to satisfy themselves on the adequacy and availability of all services to the property.
Title Freehold
Further information & Viewings The selling agents have prepared an information pack which is available upon request.
Viewings are strictly by appointment through the selling agents only.
Contact Michael O'Donovan
Associate
+353 21 427 1371
michael.odonovan@savills.ie
Peter O'Meara
Director
+353 21 427 1371
peter.omeara@savills.ie
Accommodation
Features
Gracious period property constructed C. 1911 extending to approximately 538 sq m / 5,800 sq. ft.
Original features remain intact throughout
Weighted sash windows and 10'5 ceiling height on ground floor
Scenic country and water views
Excellent location within close proximity of Midleton Town Centre and all local amenities
Conveniently located approximately 20km east of Cork City Centre
Excellent transport network via N25 and Midleton train station
Total Site Area of approximately 4.86 hectares (12 acres) zoned for residential development
Potential to deliver in excess of 100 units subject to planning permission
BER Details
BER: E2
BER No: 109779413
Energy Performance Indicator: 377.13kwh/m2/yr
