There was a refreshing look to the design of the houses at Woodville when built back around 2004, in the grounds of the original Woodville House at Ballinglanna/Dunkathel, Glanmire; now, 12 years on, they still look good.

WITH the daffodils just popping up now among the anemones and snowdrops in its front drive, and under old chestnut trees, Woodville House is a River Blackwater treasure, and an early-season Munster market arrival.

THE new-builds at Woodville created a bit of a design stir this year. Now, callers to the Courtyard, a new phase around the original period Woodville House, will want to know if the same standard has been matched.