Home in historic part of city has been extended

THIS is something else — a house with a site in one of the most built-up areas of Cork’s northside.

Number 5 Mahony’s Place is one of many curious cul-de-sacs around St Anne’s Shandon.

Medieval in layout and part of the old Irish quarter which grew up outside the city walls at North Gate Bridge, this part of town is perfect for a relaxed stroll of a fine spring evening and will tell a lot about the history and architecture of the city.

Mahony’s Place in Dominick Street is a good example of historical development in the northside. Originally an end of row two-bed, No 5 has been substantially extended by its builder owner and offers four-bed living space with full planning for a three-bed house to the side.

This would eliminate the semi-detached nature of the property, but would open up the site to provide off-street parking.

However, it won’t interfere with the front of the house which has views onto the Coal Quay, St Francis’ and the flat of the city.

The new developments of Coppinger’s Court and North Quay Place are directly in front, which gives an idea of how close the house is to the city.

Kate Kearney of DNG Kevin Condon is looking for offers of €430,000 for this property.