The Munster headquarters of the Bank of Ireland, at 32 South Mall in Cork city centre has been put up for sale, as a banking blue-blood, blue-chip investment. The guide is €16 million.

There has been such a high level of interest in this Cobh home that it’s gone above the asking price, writes Trish Dromey.

A whole new look and an affordable guide of €185,000 should guarantee good New Year viewings for 8 South Douglas Road.