Strike up a heartfelt relationship

IT could be a perfect match - no 12 will be someone’s sweet Valentine. Up for sale by Cork city’s Lough, a wildfowl lake reserve in the midst of the suburbs, is 12 Valentine Villas, with a €330,000 price guide.

Right on the flight path for ducks, swans and other residents with a city beat, the three-bed townhouse is within a short walk of the city centre, and is close to UCC.

It’s a mid-terrace home with recent work done on it, and is just in need of decoration, says selling agent Donnchadh Crowley of Global Properties, who points to features like Victorian tiling in the hall, nice fireplaces and high ceilings.

While it has a lot going for it, it doesn’t have is a view of the Lough; it is too far in along the cul-de-sac terrace to sneak a peek from, but you will hear the birds.

Valentine Villas is accessed down a narrow lane just off the Lough Road, beneath the Lough Tavern Bar. It has a long front garden with off-street parking, a southerly aspect and glazed front porch, two reception rooms with fireplaces, kitchen with access to a rear yard and three first floor bedrooms, one with a cast iron fireplace, plus main bathroom.