Serenity Bay, Midleton, Co Cork Asking price: €950,000 Agent: Liberty Blue (051) 858182 Serenity Bay is a quiet place. Situated above the East Ferry inlet on Cork Harbour, it has calm-inducing views of both rolling meadows slipping down towards the water by day, and Cork city’s twinkling lights in the distance by night. Perched above the estuary of the Owenacurra River, the circa 4,800 sq ft residence on almost three-quarters of an acre has a perfect landing spot in the East Ferry Marina, should you be the type who likes messing about in boats, and tootling around the bay to Cork city or Cobh.
Read more In the hunt for a luxury getaway, the UK-based, semi-retired couple were attracted by the easy access to the water, but primarily they were looking in the area as a result of family ties. “My wife Jo is closely associated with East Ferry,” says the vendor. “Her parents spent considerable time here when they were courting.
” “When we walked into this house in 2018, we were only in it for about 10 minutes before we realised it was exceptional. The spaciousness, the potential for sheer relaxation and the views made it stand out for us immediately.” The sunroom The potential for regenerative vigour presented by the bucolic surroundings and waterside location is enhanced by the presence of an indoor swimming pool, as part of what is essentially a private leisure complex.
The 12.5 metre pool has a counter-current system for exercise-swimming and built-in enviro.
