Set up fort in a choice of two homes in the historic heart of the city

TWO city centre Cork houses, aimed at investors or first-time buyers, are separated by the old military Elizabeth Fort — and by a price difference of €35,000.

No 1 Fort Street is a mid terraced, two-bed house just off rejuvenated and upgraded Barrack Street, which puts it close to both UCC and the city centre.

One of a row of painted brick-fronted houses renovated about 10 years ago, it has a €200,000 price guide with agents Irish and European Real Estate Alliance.