Saturday, November 05, 2011
The state of the market is good news for first-timers. Rose Martin reports.
IF YOU want to know how far prices have fallen just look at the starter home end of the market — price levels are now low, very low and the trend is set to continue downward while funds remain tight.
Right now, this solid, three bed semi at Maurland, Carrigaline is on offer at €129,000 and there’s an offer already at €115,000, says Michael Piggott of Sherry FitzGerald O’Donovan Daly.
As an executor’s sale, no 2 Maurland has to be sold and with vacant possession, it makes for a clean conveyance.
That being said, it will need a bit of work to bring it up to date, and probably insulation and a new kitchen, but the location is superb, says Piggott, just off the centre of Carrigaline, on the Kilmoney Road.
"It does need modernisation but it’s a healthy house —the last owner lived a good long time here and it also comes with a private back garden and it’s literally adjacent to the main street in Carrigaline. It’s only around the corner from Kilmoney filling station," he says.
A semi detached property, it has oil fired heating. Accommodation includes a living room with granite fireplace, a kitchen/dining room and attached garage which could convert to extra living room, gym or study and a utility room with WC.
Overhead there are three bedrooms and a main bathroom and room sizes are good.
Verdict: A bit of work, a new kitchen, insulation and a lick of paint would give a good house in a mature location within a walk of everything.
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