Rare old millionaire

NOT all of the riches in Rochestown are nouveau, the village which is now a Cork suburb has had wealth for generations.

Despite the presence of dozens of multi-million euro 20th century houses though, there’s only a handful of surviving period properties which testify to Rochestown’s earlier well-heeled residents.

One of those rare period homes, Woodville, is now to set to change hands via the auction route, and its premium €3.5 million price guide underlines its rarity value. It may be bought as a family home, or as a statement-making corporate HQ.