Inside the €1.1m Cork Home Featuring a Glamorous Granny Flat

A five-bedroom detached residential property located in the Cúl Bán development near Ovens and Killumney village in County Cork has been placed on the market with a luxury price tag, featuring an extensively upgraded and converted detached guest structure, according to reporting by the Irish Examiner. The property, known as No 3 Cúl Bán, is listed by Norma Healy of Sherry FitzGerald, who notes that the home is drawing interest from trade-up buyers in the region. Homeowners Lorraine and Peter O’Sullivan acquired the vacant site 23 years ago as the final plot available in the scheme. They utilized a custom architectural design drawn up by Lakewood Design, according to details cited by the Irish Examiner. The development itself comprises ten homes, with seven built to individual specifications and three constructed as a matching trio by the initial builder before remaining plots were sold off.

Property Layout And Converted Garage Details

The primary residence is structured around a central signature staircase that splits into a galleried landing, separating reception rooms on either side. Ground-floor spaces include a living room linked through double doors to a kitchen and dining area, which flows further into a sunroom featuring patio doors opening toward the rear garden. The main bedroom suite incorporates a walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite bathroom, while two additional double bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bathroom.

A distinct feature of No 3 is the converted and extended structure originally built as a garage, which has been transformed into a self-contained living unit. The space includes an open-plan kitchen, dining, and lounge area, two bedrooms consisting of a single and a double, a utility space, and a shower room. According to the Irish Examiner, the unit offers functional flexibility for potential buyers, serving options such as independent family accommodation, rental income generation, or a private workspace, alongside a newly constructed garage built by the owners.

Location And Market Context

The landscaped site features mature trees, pebbled driveway beds, and established hedging that provides privacy from surrounding roads. The property is positioned approximately five kilometers from Ballincollig and is within walking distance of Killumney village amenities. Norma Healy of Sherry FitzGerald states that the Ovens and Killumney area has seen a significant rise in buyer demand, matching traditional high-demand locations such as Waterfall and the Model Farm Road.

Proximity to local infrastructure includes Ovens National School, the Éire Óg GAA club, the Dell Technologies campus in Ovens, and the Lee Valley Golf Club. The asking price reflects both the scale of the five-bedroom main house and the high-specification addition of the detached guest unit, targeting professionals relocating or trading up within the western suburbs of Cork.