This Martello Tower for sale in County Cork is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Built in 1813 to protect the Irish coast from a French invasion, the three-bedroom Martello Tower in Belvelly, outside Cobh, enjoys spectacular panoramic views of the River Lee Estuary and Belvelly Bridge and is on the market for €800,000 ($930,000).
The tower is steeped in local history, serving as one of five defensive towers in Cork Harbor during the 19th century and sustaining interior damage during the Irish Civil War a century later when an explosive device damaged interior walls, flooring and a section of its domed roof.
There is no evidence of that Civil War attack today and the property has been expertly restored to its former glory with a few modern modifications.
The tower's interior measure's 1,500 sq ft complete with a delightful master bedroom with en-suite bathroom in addition to a double and single bedroom.
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The Martello Tower's open-plan living room-come features a wide range of antique furniture, while the kitchen boasts modern appliances that don't spoil the traditional feel of the property, meaning that the tower simultaneously serves as a traditional and functional family home.
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The property's coup de grace is on the roof, however.
Accessible by stairway, the open-plan roof terrace boasts a 360-degree view of the stunning surroundings of Cobh and nearby Fota Island.
The roof still features the pivot that once housed a cannon when the tower was used for defensive purposes and the entire roof has the potential to be redeveloped subject to planning permission.
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Belvelly's Martello Tower was once featured on RTÉ's Nationwide and sits on roughly a one-acre garden with colorful trees and plants.
The tower is situated just a short drive from the beautiful and historic town of Cobh and an even shorter drive from Fota Island, where prospective buyers could enjoy a round of golf or a stroll through the acclaimed Fota Wildlife Park.
The bright lights of Cork City are also less than a 30-minute drive away, while Cork Airport is also less than half an hour away by car.
The property is listed by DNG Murphy Condon. Find out more by clicking here.
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