Rock on at this perfect pied-á-terre in the centre of gourmet capital

BUILT just over five years ago and looking quite traditional on the outside, this Kinsale property is in the vanguard of the O’Connell Street renaissance.

The once derelict street, which runs parallel to the quays, is now in the throes of a makeover with an award-winning commercial building, the infill of vacant sites and the sale of the landmark Captain’s Cabin, which is due to be converted to apartments and retail units.

The home of two, who’ve now become three, this chic, three-storey property is not built for babies and the gorgeous but potentially perilous staircase doesn’t really wear stair guards well.