Delightful Fernwalk has easy access to the city

GREENFIELDS in Killumney, Co Cork, which might have been described as out in the sticks, is now less the Flintstones and more the Jetsons with the Ballincollig bypass whizzing past its imposing gates.

It’s been described as a virtual design book and consequently, is prone to the odd Sunday-spinner, looking for ideas for their perfect home. And you’ll get them all here and in every shape and size, except small.

Right down at the back of the estate, in what would once have been the corner of a field, is a small cul-de-sac of detached houses built by O’Flynn developments.

This location means most of the houses here have old trees on the boundary of their back gardens and they’re not overlooked.

And one of these detached houses is now on the market with Norma Healy of Sherry FitzGerald, and she’s inviting offers in excess of €590,000 for number 71, Fernwalk. This pristine property has only been on the market two weeks, but already has an offer close to the asking price, which might give some idea of the quality of the layout.

This is despite the fact that the owners amended the original plans to incorporate a smaller bedroom into a bigger and better, master suite.

So what you have now is a three-bed, three-reception house in great condition and a master bedroom that includes a Jacuzzi bath and separate shower cubicle.

The grounds are lovely and especially safe for children with town a 20-minute commute.

Worth a look if you’re shopping at this level.