Starter Homes
Saturday, June 16, 2012
DUNMANWAY CORK €130,000
Sq m: 79 (850 sq ft)
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Broadband: Yes
A simple, slightly extended traditional cottage on 1.75 acres a couple of miles from West Cork’s Dunmanway has a €130,000 asking price via agents Sherry FitzGerald O’Neill. Pitching it at those into self-sufficiency, the Nedineagh West package has its main core as one open plan cooking/living/dining room 24’ by 12’ with small, flat-roofed sun room in front, and a slight rear annex which houses a bathroom and utility. Upstairs are two bedrooms, and shower room.
VERDICT: Bring the livestock.
DOUGLAS, CORK €195,000
Sq m: 104 (1,120 sq ft)
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Broadband: Yes
It will be time to go roaming around the DIY stores and builders providers if you buy Dunromyn — it now needs a full modernising makeover.
A standard format three-bed semi-d, it’s dated, but the location at 15 Lake Lawn is good, and the back garden is south-facing, say selling agents Sherry FitzGerald, seeking offers close to €195,000
VERDICT: Prepare to spend on upgrades.