Value for money in village ideal for growing family

IT takes a village to offer affordable family housing in a quiet atmosphere.

And at Carrig na bhFear in Co Cork you can get two steps up the ladder for the cost of a baby step in the city.

Hence the attraction, and now that the village filters directly into the all-new Blackpool and the new road system, it’s handy for commuters.

The old village of Blackpool has been sacrificed in exchange for roads and a whole new influx of investment, including a large number of apartment developments. Then, there’s a huge shopping centre on the north side of Blackpool with Dunnes as anchor tenant, and a new retail park is set to open in the former Pole field at the end of this month.

This, in turn, will increase demand for residential housing in the Blackpool hinterland and the range of amenities on the doorstep, will make living in a village that much easier.

So, in that respect, No 6 Carrigwell is a good bet in the long term and in the short term it offers good value for money for what’s on offer.

Understated in style, but very big, this house will more than meet the needs of a growing family. It’s also in great condition, so apart from the asking price of €445,000, plus stamp duty and fees, there should be no other extras on top.

The ground floor has a huge pine kitchen with island unit, a lounge, family room, utility and WC, while upstairs there are five bedrooms, a bathroom and two ensuite bathrooms.

Michael O’Donovan of Sherry FitzGerald is the selling agent.