Starter Homes

YOUGHAL, CORK €150,000

Sq m: 121 (1,300 sq ft)

Bedrooms: 4

BER rating: Pending

Broadband: Yes

There’ll still be time to head to the beach around the corner, to possibly celebrate the auction purchase of Minella — the refurbished Youghal bungalow home is due under the hammer at 3pm on the 17th of this month.

There’s encouraging pre-auction interest in the four-bed home, on a nice site just around the corner from the East Cork town’s strand, notes selling agent Noel Mackey. He says it has just been upgraded, has good space, a nice feel, gardens front and back, and will suit a range of buyers, from FTB’s to those trading up locally, as well as for holiday home use.

VERDICT: A realistic price guide bodes well for the Feb 17 auction.

Gurranabraher, Cork City €109,000

Sq m: 112 (1,200 sq ft)

Bedrooms: 3

BER rating: Pending

Broadband: Yes

Hard to believe the amount of quality space in this house from a quick look. Now only has this end-of-terrace city house a good garden, but it has a quality interior — and it’s pitched at the right price too.

On the market with agent Kate Kearney of DNG Creedon, and set off Cathedral Road, No 55 Orrery Road has great views over the city — and a conservatory from which to enjoy them.

The three-bed also comes with a large living room, (with wood flooring), a modern kitchen/dining room which connects to the conservatory and outside, to a large, raised deck.

No 55 also comes with three bedrooms and a modern bathroom.

VERDICT: A good house with lots of extras and ready to go for a first-time buyer. Should be snapped up quickly.