Church Hill, Passage West property with conservatory will need a good overhaul, but the price is under €160k for prospective buyer, Rose Martin reports

BISHOPSTOWN, CORK €525,000

ARDBRACK, KINSALE €495,000

ALL the drama at Ballea Cotage takes place quietly, off-stage, in the gardens — the spot loved by its late owners, Harold Johnson, a former chairman of Cork Opera House, and his wife Chloe.

The state of the market is good news for first-timers. Rose Martin reports.

A USEFUL detached garage building of 700 sq ft comes with the dormer home, Lee Lodge.

THERE’S a bit of history with the planning at this holding in Carrigaline, but at the price level, it may be worth the punt.

HOUSES may look the same on the outside, but it’s on the inside that the personality shines through.

CASTLELANDS Construction based in Mallow has four developments which are receiving a lot of attention from clients, dominated by the first-time buyers sector: The Mews in Mallow, Castle Court in Whitechurch, Castle Heights in Carrigaline and Abbey Wood, Midleton.

A PRETTY bungalow on a lovely, established site at Aghada would be a great buy for those who love their gardens, their views and a rural ambience.

A REALLY good detached house with masses of space and an exceptional interior is now on offer in Carrigaline, Co Cork at €495,000.

DETACHED and in immaculate condition, no 1A Copperfields is part of the Broomfield estate in Midleton, Co Cork.

THERE’S a whole lot of house for a lot less money at Windsor Hill, Glounthaune.

Added touches give Fermoy home a big lift, Rose Martin reports.