Period property near the sea under offer at €350,000

FOR those who like gracious living, like to live by the sea, but not too remotely, then Averleigh on Rectory Road, Youghal might be perfect.

It has a guide price of €390,000, which brings it in under the cost of period properties in Cork city.

The snag is that it will require work, but the property has all the usual features and a simply superb back garden, according to selling agent, Noel Hornibrook of Harris Properties in Cork.

The gardens are tiered and at the back rise up behind the house giving sweeping views of the sea. And while the house is south-facing to the front, the gardens behind are elevated enough to be out of the shadow and sunny. Behind the house is rough ground which hasn’t been developed and this gives good privacy. An old stone wall acts as boundary.

Although it looks imposing on first glance, Averleigh is a manageable property with medium-sized rooms and four bedrooms. Both main reception rooms have high ceilings and marble fireplaces, says Mr Hornibrook.

The main hallway has a guest bathroom with a separate room that’s perfect for changing out of wet and sandy clothes and was probably designed for that purpose.

Tiles are all original and in the kitchen, which comes with a walk-in pantry, there’s an old Aga in need of repair.

Two of the bedrooms come with antique wardrobes and all four are double in size. The main bathroom has old fittings, including a cast-iron bath.

An offer of €350,000 has already been placed on the property.