A-Rated West Cork Renovation Transforms 1970s Bungalow Into Modern Home

A 1970s bungalow near Clonakilty has been transformed into a modern, A2-rated four-bedroom home priced at €495,000 following an extensive renovation and extension project.

A striking four-bedroom property known as Daffodil House, located at Ahidelake, Middle Ring just outside Clonakilty, showcases a dramatic transformation from a neglected 1970s bungalow into a sleek, energy-efficient home. Older versions of Google Streetview reveal the extent of the project, which involved taking a disused structure and turning it into an A2-rated residence with an asking price of €495,000.

Liam Harnedy of Bantry-based Liam Harnedy Construction undertook the development in late 2024, acquiring the property for €191,000 according to the Property Price Register. The extensive overhaul expanded the building to 1,250 square feet while introducing new flooring, underfloor heating, a modern kitchen, comprehensive insulation, and an air-to-water heating system that replaced the old oil setup. The property also features new windows and doors throughout, along with exterior insulation at the front and a contemporary extension.

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Positioned a five-minute walk from the coastal village of Ring and a ten-minute drive from Clonakilty town, the house benefits from a refreshed outdoor area where overgrowth was cleared while preserving mature trees and a traditional drystone wall. Keith O’Sullivan of Hodnett Forde Property Services highlights that the expanded driveway offers ample parking space to complement the modern layout.

The L-shaped interior design arranges patio doors to face south, capturing morning light at the rear and evening sun in the three front bedrooms, with a fourth bedroom located at the back. Three rooflights brighten the spacious kitchen and dining area, capitalizing on the natural illumination afforded by the recent structural updates.

Prospective buyers are emerging from various backgrounds, including young families seeking more space outside Clonakilty and individuals with ties to West Cork relocating from Dublin, Wicklow, Offaly, Britain, and Cork city. All current viewers are reportedly considering the turnkey property as a permanent residence.

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