Castlelake development draws strong buyer interest

THERE were queues of buyers for the Castlelake development, Carrigtwohill, when it was first launched two years ago.

The scheme was also in the vanguard of the planned housing explosion in the East Cork village, which will be mirrored north of the city in the Blarney area.

This all hinges on the rail connection, which, when it opens in 2008, should allow fast access to the city for the increased population of the Greater Cork.

And that’s one of the selling points for 5, Birch Grove, Castlelake, an exceptional property, according to its selling agent, Tim Sullivan of Timothy Sullivan and Associates.

This four-bed, mid-terrace is ‘minty’ inside and has pear wood shaker units in a kitchen/diner of 16’ by 10.

The lounge is bigger at 19’ by 10’ and, unusually, has two sets of patio doors leading to the rear garden: the centrepiece is a stylish modern fireplace, according to Tim Sullivan.

Upstairs there are four bedrooms, two doubles and two singles with a main bathroom and the master is ensuite. The ground floor also comes with a guest bathroom.

Pressurised water and a gas heating are nice extras and the development is set to include a large amenity area with central lake when completed.

The guide price for this four-bed is €265,000.