Appreciate the price difference

AUCTIONEER, Olivia O’Leary sold houses on Greendale Road, Maryborough Woods, when they first came on the market in 2002.

Then, they cost £350,000 (€450,000), but now the average house in the road has moved up to €750,000.

The Thos J O’Driscoll agent is now selling number 8, and has seen a flurry of viewings after the late autumn market slump.

She now has an offer of €730,000 on the four-bedroom property and says she expects an increase on that amount, even if it is after Christmas.

And for three-quarters of a million, what do you get? Well, the address for starters, one of the more salubrious in the southern suburbs and that capital appreciation is a nice extra.

Number 8 has plenty of room, but is fitted out well, so it’s attractive to viewers looking for a modern house that doesn’t have to be altered.

The kitchen is solid maple with a big island unit and flagged floors, while the living room, study and large sitting room are in oak. All the internal joinery is also in oak with red deal used on the upper floor.

This level has four bedrooms, with two rooms ensuite and a well fitted bathroom. The house has gas heating, is alarmed and has cobble lock finish to the back and front.