Springmount House, Sunday's Well Road, Cork City, Co. Cork

Welcome to Springmount House an early Victorian property dating from 1840 where houses from this period often involved transitioning from simple, balanced Georgian designs to more varied, decorative styles. This included elements such as sash windows, stucco-covered walls, and sometimes, gothic decorations like castellation or pointed windows. Springmount House took all of the softer parts of those elements.

It is reported that the Earl of Cork enjoyed many a party in Springmount house in its early days. The property later became the home for the governor of Cork City Gaol, with an underground tunnel running from the gaol directly to the house allowing the governor easy access. 1840.

Central bay flanked by full-height canted bays. Various returns and additions to rear. Hipped and pitched slate roofs, pyramidal to canted bays, with rendered chimneystacks.

Rendered walls. Square-headed openings?. A large scale detached house which makes the most of its elevated south facing site, with the canted bays maximising light and views.

Together with the former gate lodge and fine entrance sweep to the south, it forms part of an interesting group. This house, with its generous grounds and gate lodge, is a reminder of a time when the area had a more rural character, before it became a fashionable suburb.? all within minutes of Cork City Centre.

s Well seldom come to market. Combining historical character, generous accommodation, and an unrivalled setting, this is a property that will appeal to discerning purchasers seeking something truly special in Cork. m).

59ha) south facing site looking out over Cork city. Offering maximum privacy this home is in need of total refurbishment throughout presenting a tremendous opportunity for purchasers across a wide cohort. It is sure to appeal to home owners and developers alike all of whom will has varying and differing opinions as to how best to use this home and gardens.

Many of Springmount House original features are intact from the original tiled reception hall to the impressive front door with its limestone plinth and elegant original surround. The home is perfectly proportioned between reception and bedroom accommodation and enjoys its accommodation spread over two levels with feature bay windows repeated at ground and first floor. The gardens surrounding the property are extensive and mature with a host of planted trees giving that extra layer of privacy.

While overgrown in parts it would not take much to bring these gardens back to how they were in their younger days. There are a number of access points to the property from the sweeping driveway off Sundays Well road to the double gates from Convent Avenue. s Park, and the iconic Shaky Bridge.

It is hard to beat Sundays Well as a location within walking distance of University College Cork, leading primary and secondary schools, Bon Secours Hospital, and Cork City Centre, the property offers an exceptional balance of tranquillity and urban convenience. s main road networks are also easily accessed. 20 minutes by car.

while the city centre provides award-winning restaurants, boutique shopping, theatres, and cultural venues. ideal for morning jogs, family outings, or evening strolls. 59ha).

These gardens take in all aspects but in the main face south and west. They are enclosed with old stone walls and were once magnificent. The grounds while in need of work could be restored to their former glory of sun trapped patios, formal gardens and sweeping driveway.

The property has the benefit of two access points through the splayed formal entrance off Sundays Well Road or alternatively via a second double gate off Convent Avenue.