With its dramatic coastline and verdant hills , Ireland ’ s County Cork has long been a magnet for celebrities wanting a break from the limelight . American-born Irish dancer Michael Flatley has a home there , as does London-born Hollywood star Angela Lansbury , actor Jeremy Irons and film producer Lord Puttnam . Even the hard-drinking Oliver Reed used to retreat to the area for the occasional break from hellraising . But probably the most famous star to find a hideaway in County Cork is the queen of Hollywood romance , Maureen O ’ Hara , who has owned a spellbinding property on the coast for more than 45 years . Spellbinding : Maureen O'Hara 's house nestles in the stunning coastal scenery in County Cork , Ireland . The movie legend , 94 , has taken the painful decision to put the home , called Lugdine Park , on the market . Now , at the age of 94 , the movie legend has taken the painful decision to put the home , called Lugdine Park , on the market and live full-time in the States . She told The Mail on Sunday : ‘ I have so many wonderful memories over these many years at Lugdine , and now it ’ s time to pass her on to another lucky family who will cherish her as much as I have. ’ Once considered the world ’ s most beautiful woman , Dublin-born O ’ Hara is relocating to Idaho to live with her daughter Bronwyn . Lugdine Park , which was built in 1935 , boasts five bedrooms , 35 acres of land and two private islands . It has wildly romantic views of the Atlantic Ocean and looks down on the harbour of the village of Glengarriff . It also has a guest cottage , outdoor changing rooms and WCs , and a private bathing beach . ‘ I have the most wonderful neighbours a person can hope for in Glengarriff , ’ she said . ‘ We ’ ve been together for so long and love each other as old friends . Everybody has always been very respectful of my privacy if I want it , but I can ’ t wait to see everyone whenever I arrive . ‘ Of course , I always get a chuckle when “ lost ” tourists happen to stumble upon my house in need of directions back to the village . ‘ They always have their cameras with them ready to snap. ’ Lugdine Park , which was built in 1935 , boasts five bedrooms , 35 acres of land and two private islands . O'Hara made five movies with John Wayne , including Wings of Eagles ( pictured ) O ’ Hara ’ s big break came when she auditioned for a movie role in London , after she had studied at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin . Oscar-winning actor Charles Laughton happened upon her screen test and was captivated by her expressive eyes . He recommended her for the lead role in Alfred Hitchcock ’ s British-made 1939 film Jamaica Inn . O ’ Hara – who was born FitzSimons but changed her name to O ’ Hara as it was shorter – received rave reviews for her debut role , despite the fact that the film was a commercial flop . It paved her way to Hollywood , where , with her alluring mix of red hair , refulgent green eyes and fiercely passionate attitude , she earned the title the ‘ Queen of Technicolor ’ . She starred in The Hunchback Of Notre Dame , How Green Was My Valley , The Black Swan , Sinbad The Sailor and Miracle On 34th Street . She also made five movies with John Wayne , including The Quiet Man , in which Wayne played an Irish-born American returning to his homeland . She has been married three times , having her daughter with her second husband , the film director William Houston-Price . One place that has been a constant for her over the past half-century is her vast home in West Cork . She has a unbreakable connection to the people in the small community of Glengarriff and has been the honorary vice president of Glengarriff Golf Club , participating in and promoting tournaments , bringing thousands to the area and putting the small fishing village on the map . There has been many a famous visitor to her home too . ‘ Ed Koch was a beloved Mayor of New York City and friend who did visit me at Lugdine , ’ she said . ‘ We had a wonderful time in our cosy village and he delighted everyone with his wonderful wit . He spent every morning gazing out the window at that magnificent bay , sipping his coffee . Price : €2.095million ( approx £1.52million ) Location : Glengarriff , Co Cork . Bedrooms : Five . Unique features : Home of Hollywood legend Maureen O'Hara , two private islands and private beach , 35 acres of land . ‘ He said it was the perfect view to accompany his perfect cup of coffee . Everyone who visited , famous or not , always said it took their breath away , they loved the serenity of it. ’ When asked for any advice for the next owners of her home , she said : ‘ Greet everyone you meet with a smile and friendly hand and they ’ ll wrap their loving arms around you . It ’ s a lovely , lovely village filled with wonderful people who are so proud of this magical piece of heaven . ’
Maureen O'Hara , 94 , is selling her spellbinding business in County Cork . Movie legend 's five - bedroom property has stunning views of the Atlantic . Majestic property has 35 acres of land and boasts two private residences . O'Hara filmed five movies with John legend , including The movie ##ers .