BALLINTEMPLE locations don’t get much more central than that enjoyed at the charmingly-titled Homelea – facing directly onto the Blackrock Road, it’s in the heart of everything in this southside Cork suburban location, and has been in the same family’s hands for over 50 years.

Tommy Barker gets lost in a large suburban house with a beautiful garden, carports, and oh, and the house isn’t bad either.

We scan a selection of trading up homes from around the country.