“Waterville (An Coirean) The Little Whirlpool is the premier coastal tourist centre of South West Kerry and the
Ring of Kerry. A small coastal village on the scenic and famous Ring of Kerry, Waterville is nestled between the
beautiful Atlantic Ocean and the spectacular Lough Currane, on the Wild Atlantic Way. It is the only village with
direct access to the sea along “The Ring” and can be enjoyed along the beautiful promenade within the village.
Amenities include petrol station, post office, pharmacy, medical health centre, childrens’ playground, village
market, hair stylist and beauty parlour, supermarkets, butcher. There are numerous bars and restaurants too.
Waterville has been made an International Dark Sky Gold Tier Reserve, the only place in the northern hemisphere
to get the accreditation and just 8 miles off the coast is the Skellig Michael UNESCO World Heritage Site.”
Accomodation
in Detail…
PORCH ENTRANCE with power points and dual aspect windows. Insulated outer door, interior
door leading to SPACIOUS L-SHAPED HALL with maple flooring. Track spot ceiling lights plus
extensive power points.
LIVING-ROOM 14’ 7” X 24’ 8” Dual aspect room with multi-panel sliding patio doors giving
views onto Lough Currane and access to private patio area, plus mountain views from the other
large window; inset ceiling lights, satellite tv connections & telephone power points; very efficient
Saey inset wood burning stove with Liscannor stone hearth. Maple wood flooring.
DINING AREA 11’6” X 10’ 0” Feature ceiling light, dual aspect windows offering full privacy,
feature mirrored wall, maple wood flooring. Power points.
KITCHEN 11’ X 14’ 2” 2 windows giving lake and rear garden views; a very well equipped
kitchen fitted with beech storage units & drawers, plus pull out larder cupboard, oven housing units
with 2 sets cupboards above, fridge-freezer housing unit with cupboards above and large storage
units to side. Also included are cooker extractor hood unit, ceramic hob, waste disposal unit fitted to
stainless steel sink, Siemens combi-oven, separate main oven, and electric warming oven. Plenty of
space for a breakfast table. Plumbing for dishwasher. Ceramic tiled floor.
UTILITY ROOM 6’ 6” X 11’ Extensively fitted with beech storage wall & base units to include
large linen store, sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble-drier, hot water tank,
Firebird oil-fuelled boiler and control panel for zoned central heating system. Ceramic tiled floor,
half-glazed insulated door to rear. Power points, extractor fan fitted to ceiling.
MASTER SUITE ( overall size 36’ x 12’ 8”) 21’ 7”x 12’ 8” TO INCLUDE BEDROOM,
DRESSING ROOM & SITTING AREA;
BEDROOM 21’7” x 12’8” with feature vaulted ceiling and full height glazed gable-end offering
elevated views across the forests and lake. Double-panel sliding patio doors plus double window to
side. Extensive power points plus tv point including Satellite tv connections, and telephone point;
wiring is in place for electronic blinds to gable window and for ceiling fans. Maple wood flooring.
DRESSING AREA 8’ 4” x 5’ 0” Feature track lighting, power points, maple wood flooring.
SHOWER-ROOM 8’ 4” x 8’ 0” fully tiled, with Velux window. Very large walk-in shower with
jetspray powershower. White sanitary ware comprising bidet, w.c., large basin set into vanity unit,
offering extensive storage. lights over basin, ceiling lights plus extractor/light to shower area. Tiled
floor. Hall area with large storage cupboard.
BED 2 15’ 8” X 14’ 0” TO INCLUDE EN-SUITE SHOWER-ROOM 2 large windows overlooking
the lough and rear garden; extensive power points & tv point, ceiling light. Fully tiled en-suite
shower room with electric shower, white w.c. and basin, with mirror & electric shaving point. Pine
flooring.
BED 3 10’ 0” X 12’ 0” Large window offering mountain views; power points, pine flooring.
FAMILY BATHROOM 10’ 0” X 6’ 0” Fully tiled, with white sanitary ware comprising bath with
shower over, separate shower cubicle with power shower, w.c. & basin with mirror & electric
shaving point. Ceramic tiled floor.
BED 4 (currently used as a study) 10’ 0” X 10’ 6” Large window with views to mountains; power
points, ceiling light. Pine floor.
OUTSIDE The property sits in the middle of a large landscaped plot, being 0.7acre. The driveway
and parking areas are stone shingle. There are rockeries and feature gardens to both front and rear,
plus a vegetable and soft fruit area, and a polytunnel (20’ x 12’). The lawns have been well kept, and
trees have been planted to form a small copse. The gardens are private, and enjoy a sunny, sheltered
aspect; lovely sunsets can be enjoyed most evenings.
GARAGE 31’ 2” x 16’ Work benches fitted to 2 sides, sink unit, w.c., full electrics including 32
amp supply for welding; pedestrian side door plus roller panel door for vehicular access, complete
with wiring for automation. Fluorescent lighting, mezzanine storage.
FUEL STORE & WATER FILTER HOUSE, BOTH HAVING POWER SUPPLIED
Features……
Easily managed house and gardens
Vacant possession
Single-storey home, 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms, 2000 ft² / 185.81 m² on a 0.7acre plot
Recently built (2005), economical to heat (BER = C1)
Open-plan lifestyle
Turn-key condition
Feature master suite with unique lake views
Landscaped gardens with polytunnel, fuit and vegetable area
Large garage/workshop
Location…….
Rural but not isolated
Small, friendly hamlet close to all amenities
Outstanding views mountain and lake views
Protected landscape
Local facilities...Waterville & surrounding area
Good community spirit, a great place to bring up families, or for the ‘young at heart’ retired
to integrate easily.
Excellent local shops, crèches, schools and healthcare facilities.
Killarney and Tralee easily commutable (1hour).
Plenty of local activities (Tech Amergin Arts and Adult Education Centre, IRD, Tidy Towns,
local and international festivals such as the annual Charlie Chaplin International Film
Festival, regattas, etc).
Safe beaches close by.
Fishing and golf of international fame close by, plus many outdoor pursuits both on land and
off-shore (hill walking, cycling, ornithology, archaeology, kite surfing, kayaking).
Cork airport 2hours, Kerry airport 70 minutes, Killarney main-line rail station 1 hour