A little gem in need of polishing

SAN Antonio in Monkstown, Co Cork, is a lovely old property in need of a sensitive owner to restore it to its former grandeur.

So says selling agent, Jean Shanahan of Harris Auctioneers, who already has a bid of E270,000 on this property and will gladly take more, if offered.

With its fanlit door case, sash windows and broad bay windows overlooking the harbour, this is a little gem in need of polishing. Rooms are generous and all of the period features remain, like old fireplaces, picture rails and cornicing. The ground floor has two main reception rooms and a long and narrow kitchen with adjoining bathroom.

The upper floor has one large drawing room of 18’ by 13’ with two French doors to the veranda that runs the length of the house at the front - ideal for the occasional regatta. At the back there’s another large bedroom as well as a bathroom and guest WC on the half landing. The second floor has three more rooms, all a good size and two come with open fireplaces.

A small garden is to the front of the house and at the back, as is usual with houses like this, there is a yard and steps to the garden which has an old stone boundary and is not overlooked.

Harris Auctioneers can be contacted at their new estate agency offices on the South Mall in the city centre, or Morris House, Douglas.