Cream of the autumn crop hits the market in Cork

A RICH autumn harvest of homes has hit the sales market as September closes. The clutch of multi-million euro Cork houses gives diverse city, suburban and county living options.

Coming on top of the past fortnight's strong arrivals, and in one of the city's very best locations is Greenbanks, the former Irish base of blues legend Rory Gallagher, up for sale following the August death of his mother Monica.

On three-quarters of an acre and with water frontage on Douglas estuary, Greenbanks has a €1.5 million guide with Brian Olden of Cohalan Downing. Bidding will be intense, given the scope for upgrading to an exceptional private residence.