No 9, Jamesmont, in Cork’s salubrious Rochestown, is exceptionally opulent and, quirkily, has an astro turf lawn, says Tommy Barker

Not a single Cork City home sold in 2014 for more than €1m. But, now, a 16-year-old Rochestown house is hoping to break that dry spell.

Size: 2,717/2,879 sq ft

Sq m: 120 (1,300 sq ft)