Teach na Carraige: Spacious five-bed home with countryside charm in Killeagh, East Cork
Situated in the area the now infamous Kingfishr song 'Killeagh' was inspired by, the house was built in 2004, extends to around 2,900 square feet, and has been designed to blend into its surroundings.
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Kingfishr's bassist, Eoin Fitzgibbon, is from the area, and the song was inspired by his sporting past in the local hurling club. The band wrote the song in support of the hurling club, and it is
about the pride of belonging somewhere, referencing the local area heavily.
It is filled with natural light throughout, with a welcoming entrance hall leading to a large living room where windows frame the gardens outside. Timber floors and a feature brick fireplace add warmth and character.
A second reception room offers a space for relaxed family living or entertaining.
The house is designed for both practicality and comfort, with an open-plan kitchen and dining area flowing naturally into an adjoining sunroom that opens directly onto the garden patio.
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A utility room and separate laundry area also feature in the house, both with external access.
Also on the ground floor is a guest bathroom and a double bedroom with an ensuite.
Upstairs, a carpeted staircase leads to a landing with built-in storage.
The primary bedroom includes a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom, while another bedroom enjoys access via its own private staircase.
Three further bedrooms, all finished with timber flooring and quality fittings offer flexibility.
Outside, a private stream runs through the garden, while landscaped areas include elevated beds, a pergola-covered BBQ spot, and multiple patio and terrace spaces for outdoor dining and entertaining.
There is also a brick-built garden shed for storage, a gated entrance to the property, and parking for several vehicles. Mature trees and stone boundary walls frame the house.
Teach na Carraige is connected to modern services including oil-fired central heating, well water, a bio-cycle treatment system, and high-speed fibre broadband.
Despite being in a rural setting, the property is also within reach of local schools, shops, and transport routes.
The home is for sale on MyHome.ie for €550,000. For more information,
click here.
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