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

Just popping up as a sales teaser prior to Christmas (if you’ve been good all year, and want to add an item or two to your Santa wish-list), but not launching until March 2016, are three brand new 2,500 sq ft Rochestown homes by Belmont and Garryduff with agents DNG Creedon.