This suburban bungalow rises above average

LOOKING sweet but small from the outside, this detached house at Frankfield in Cork's southwestern suburbs is a surprise buy, not least because of its five bedrooms, but also because the guide price is pitched at €290,000.

Dehra Dun, 60 Frankfield in Douglas is a bungalow which has grown out and up over time and offers a great opportunity for purchasers looking for a bit more than the average, according to Jean Shanahan of Harris Properties. The property has a very private setting with large, south-facing large gardens that are not overlooked.

A bus-stop at the doorstep and immediate access to the south city ring road system are convenient bonuses and the house has double-glazing and oil-fired heating.

Accommodation is spread over two floors with a lounge and decently proportioned kitchen/dining room on the ground floor: there is another dual purpose room here that could double as family room, playroom or sixth bedroom. The kitchen is comprehensively fitted in pine and comes with separate utility with a handy pantry.

One of the three ground floor bedrooms is en suite and there is a separate, four-piece bathroom Upstairs are bedrooms four and five, one en suite: both have fitted wardrobes and ample storage space.

Dehra Dun has a cul-de-sac position overlooking a green area and gardens includes mature trees and shrubs, a patio area and garden sheds.