Home which rises to the occasion

BEREHAVEN is not just a west Cork village at sea level — it is the name given to a detached house elevated well above sea level in Cork's Rochestown Rise.

There's suitably elevated views to be had from the back of this 2,500 sq ft detached Georgian-look home, with a brick facade, columned porch and Georgian-effect PVC tilt'n'turn glazing.

Location is up at the top of Rochestown Rise, which puts the south city ring road a swift downhill run away.

Estate agent Donal Cronin of Thomas J O'Driscoll guides the c 1990-built Bereheven at €575,000, which could be conservative given the size of the house and the setting, and early viewing interest is strong.

It is a four-bed, with one en suite, and reception rooms include sitting room with kitchen access, kitchen dining rom with oak units, tiled floor and integrated appliances, and a 26' by 10' living and dining room.

Carpets are to the fore here in this comfortably furnished and decorated home, but bedroom four breaks from the norm with a wood floor, while the main bathroom and en suite are tiled.

There's an adjoining garage with loft area and the property has oil central heating.

The front garden is compact, with off-street parking, and the back garden is hedged.