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Extended city bungalow attracts interest with reduced price
A mint-order extended bungalow, on the top of Cork city at famed Fairhill, has just had a price reduction- and is now under offer too.
By Tommy Barker
Allied to a great kitchen extension, as well as a massive mutli-purpose attic conversion, is a tasty interior in spick and span order, really making this semi-detached home a walk-in purchase. The recent extension and upgrades give No 70 Upper Fairhill a bang-up-to-date look and feel, and now there’s 1,050 sq ft in all, with a good ash-floored living room to the front, a bright and airy 27’ by 11’ kitchen, with a split level, maple units, cheery blue walls and French doors to the back garden.
Reached via stairs in the kitchen wing extension, and appearing even larger is the open plan and carpeted 25’ by 12’ attic room, with eaves storage and rear facing window/Velux which opens up Blackpool valley and city views — after all, this home is on top of the world, in Cork terms, with the landmark Eircom building just across the road.
Selling agents are ERA Downey McCarthy, who’ve shaved €10k off the asking price to €140,000, and it’s currently under offer. There’s loads of extras, a stove in the living room and kitchen fire surround, and good tiling in the hall and bathroom. There’s off-street parking for a couple of cars, and a secure back garden with patio, small lawn, and shed.
Here’s up ‘em all, say the boys of Fairhill. Get used to hearing it.