There are houses with gardens, and then there are homes with a little bit of countryside to call their own. Set almost centrally within almost 2.5 acres, this substantial detached residence enjoys the sort of setting that is becoming increasingly difficult to find, private, peaceful and surrounded by a wonderfully green West Cork landscape.

Approached via a stud-railed driveway, the house occupies a slightly elevated position above its front paddock, with a second paddock to the rear helping to create shelter and a real sense of space. The land is undoubtedly one of the property’s great attractions. There is room here for gardens, games, vegetable plots or simply somewhere for children to disappear outdoors for a few hours. For anyone with equestrian ambitions, a couple of ponies would certainly find themselves at home, with the added possibility that the PlayStation might finally get the occasional day off.

The house itself is every bit as generous as its surroundings. Extending to almost 2,600 sq. ft., it offers spacious and flexible accommodation arranged over two floors. On the ground floor, two large reception rooms sit on either side of the entrance hall, providing plenty of room for both everyday family life and more formal entertaining. To the rear, the bright country-style kitchen/dining area enjoys a southerly aspect and connects naturally with the adjoining dining room, while a separate home office provides that increasingly useful space for working from home without having to surrender a bedroom.

Upstairs, four substantial double bedrooms give everyone room to breathe. The master bedroom is particularly impressive, complete with its own en-suite shower room and walk-in wardrobe, while the remaining bedrooms are equally well proportioned.

Yet for all the space inside, it is the setting outside that gives this property its real personality. Panoramic views stretch across the surrounding valley towards rolling, heather-clad hills, creating a backdrop that changes with the weather and the seasons. It feels wonderfully rural, but not isolated.

The local GAA club is within walking distance, while Coppeen village and primary school are approximately 2.5 km away. Enniskeane is about 7 km, Dunmanway 16 km, with both Macroom and Bandon approximately 20 km away.

Spacious without being showy, rural without being remote and blessed with almost 2.5 acres that invite all sorts of possibilities, this is a home where the lifestyle is every bit as appealing as the house itself.

Services: Private well, septic tank, oil fired central heating and broadband is available.