Kincora is a house that exerts a hold on owners. Built in the late 1940s, its second owner was the grandfather of Tom Fitzpatrick who, with wife Mary, is the present owner.
They bought Kincora almost 20 years ago and were glad, Mary says, “to have it back in the family”. Selling now in the interests of downsizing, their intention is to build a house to the side, where the garage currently stands.
With gardens front and back bursting with life and variety, Kincora was a straightforward bungalow when it was built in the late 1940s but became a dormer when a second-storey bedroom, attic bedroom and reading nook/landing were added.
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20th century feel
Lots of shining wood – in floors, wall panelling, windows and a pitched ceiling – give it a mid-20th century feel.
Good use of windows and glass doors ensure light as well as sea views that include a full frontal of a very close-looking Ireland’s Eye.
Over a floor area of 190sq m (2045sq ft) Kincora has four bedrooms (the main is en suite), two reception rooms, kitchen/breakfastroom and attic room. With an asking price of €895,000 agent Sherry FitzGerald is selling by private treaty.
The south-west facing sun room to the rear is a delight. A high, pitched pine roof and wood framed windows on three sides make it an excellent fit with the rear garden’s monkey puzzle, willow and other trees. The sitting room, which has an original pine floor, bay window and black marble fireplace, is where a 1940s mood is strongest.
The front door has original coloured leaded glass, the main bedroom mirrors the shape, size and bay window of the sitting room and the most expansive of Kincora’s views, from the first floor landing, make Ireland’s Eye seem almost within reach.
