Private water access to Cork Harbour is the standout feature of a Victorian waterfront residence in Rushbrooke, Cobh, newly offered for sale with a guide price of €1.5 million. Set on almost an acre beside one of the world's great natural harbours, the property combines period architecture with direct access for swimming, mooring and sailing.
Riverview House occupies a prominent position on the shoreline overlooking Monkstown, with uninterrupted views across Cork Harbour. The Victorian red-brick residence dates from the mid-1800s and forms part of a collection of villa-style homes built during the expansion of the Cork to Cobh railway and the development of Queenstown as a major maritime centre.
The main house extends to 207 square metres and includes four bedrooms, two bathrooms, formal reception rooms, a conservatory and kitchen, all designed to maximise the harbour outlook. Original sash windows, decorative panelling and other period features have been retained, while a new roof and fascia have been added.
A detached Victorian coach house, known as The Mews, provides a further two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room and kitchen-dining area. Measuring 98 square metres, it offers separate accommodation for guests, extended family or home-working.
The landscaped grounds extend to just under one acre behind electric gates and include mature gardens, a private garage and one of the property's most distinctive assets — direct access to Cork Harbour.
According to the selling agents, the waterfront has provided front-row views of major maritime events over the years, including visits by the Tall Ships and the annual Cork to Cobh yacht race.
Johanna Murphy & Sons Estate Agents is seeking offers in excess of €1.5 million for the freehold property, which is located close to Rushbrooke railway station and the harbour ferry connections.
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