Don't sit on your laurels: snap up this rare sale at a good address

By Rose Martin

As a newish development of just 10 detached houses, resales in the Sandy Lane estate are rare, which is why selling agents GVM expect keen interest in their New Year launch of No9 Sandy Lane.

It's a four-bedroomed detached house of 2,500 sq ft and auctioneer John Gaffney is looking for offers in excess of €450,000, as the house has one of the prime spots in this small enclave, he says.

Adjacent to Blackrock Castle, (now in the hands of Cork City Council and with a conservation report due shortly to give it a new lease on life) this residential property is set at the end of the development, has a large garden and comes with uninterrupted views of river Lee.

Location-wise, Sandy Lane is close to all the amenities of Douglas and the Marina, has the South link to hand and is still close to the city centre in a peaceful location off Castle Road.

According to John Gaffney, the house has been finished to very high standards and buyers won't expend more than the purchase price here.

With the high square footage, accommodation is generous and includes an external porch, a big hallway, and an interconnecting sitting and dining room with central double doors and a patio door from the dining room to the rear garden.

Like the main reception rooms, the family room has ornamental plasterwork and digital TV points and there's a guest loo off the hallway.

The kitchen of 11' by 20' has solid oak units and a breakfast bar, and the utility has the same quality fittings, and includes a sink.

The first floor has four generous bedrooms and the master comes with bay window and en suite.

All bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, and the main bathroom includes an electric shower.

No.9 comes with a brick and dash façade for low maintenance and there's a fine big, back garden to the rear: the main entrance has a paved driveway.