Restored listed residence enjoys spectacular views

IF you are the type who sees the glass half full rather than half empty, then your cup truly runneth over at 18 Myrtle Hill Terrace.

South-facing, overlooking the River Lee and the Marina in Cork, no 18 in this long terrace of a couple of dozen period homes off the Lower Glanmire Road is up for sale. At its price guide of €335,000 for a fully, authentically restored and listed residence, it looks to be a snip.

It starts off particularly well at ground level (with linked reception rooms, brand new kitchen/dining room, hall and guest WC), but almost gets better as you go up: the top floor room is sweetness and light, with a low and gently vaulted room with cornice work and two low-set sash windows to sit up to and watch the world pass by from.