No 1 Rockcliffe is beguiling due to period details views, and more, says Tommy Barker. Pictures: Denis Minihane

THE heron has taken the fish from the ornamental pond, while the fox has just taken the laying hen this month.

IT does exactly what it says on the tin, does Rockcliffe Village. It’s a self-contained little estate on the high-value, village side of the Blackrock Road and is a bit of a haven for singles and couples.

THERE should be any number of takers for this detached house at 2, Drumcora Mews on Cork’s Blackrock Road.