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Rare Courtmacsherry Boathouse Offered for Sale in Cork

11th June 2026
Coastal Opportunity — This long-established boathouse at Harbour View, Kilbrittain, is being offered for sale with direct slipway access, a historic power connection and waterfront views across Courtmacsherry Bay.
Coastal Opportunity — This long-established boathouse at Harbour View, Kilbrittain, is being offered for sale with direct slipway access, a historic power connection and waterfront views across Courtmacsherry Bay

A historic boathouse overlooking Courtmacsherry Bay has been brought to the market, offering a rare coastal property opportunity in West Cork. Bowe Property is handling the sale of Harbour View, Kilbrittain, a long-established boathouse located directly opposite a public slipway on the foreshore.

Foreshore Setting: The historic boathouse occupies a waterfront location at Harbour View, Kilbrittain, overlooking Courtmacsherry Bay and close to Harbour View BeachForeshore Setting: The historic boathouse occupies a waterfront location at Harbour View, Kilbrittain, overlooking Courtmacsherry Bay and close to Harbour View Beach

The structure has been in continuous use as a boathouse and retains a historic electricity connection that powers lighting and a boat winch.

Positioned beside Harbour View Beach and close to the Pink Elephant, the property benefits from trifold-door access facing the slipway, along with direct access to the rail steps leading into the bay.

The modest waterfront building is being marketed with a range of potential future uses. These include marine storage, water leisure activities, a sauna business or a mobile coffee dock operation, subject to any necessary consents.

Launching Point: The boathouse at Harbour View enjoys direct access to the slipway and waters of Courtmacsherry Bay, a key feature of the unique West Cork propertyLaunching Point: The boathouse at Harbour View enjoys direct access to the slipway and waters of Courtmacsherry Bay, a key feature of the unique West Cork property

Its location provides immediate access to boating facilities and a popular sea-swimming area within Courtmacsherry Bay.

Bowe Property described the offering as a rare coastal opportunity in a highly sought-after waterfront setting. Viewings, enquiries and proposals are being handled directly by the sole selling agents. Click the link here for the full listing.

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