Ideal if you don't want to rattle around in your home

MAYBE it's the high limestone walls surrounding the estate that gives an air of exclusivity to Cherrington in Ballintemple, Cork.

But whatever is responsible, this little enclave of townhouses is much sought-after, says auctioneer Jean Shanahan of Harris Properties.

She recently sold number 11 in the park for 15,000 over the asking price, and is now selling number 5 Cherrington for €230,000. But she is confident this baseline figure will be surpassed in the eventual sale.