There's a storey behind this one

YOU have to go beyond the hall door to get a real flavour of Number 4, Mervue, in Cobh says Liz Hannon of English Auctioneers.

Facing north to the front and showing just two storeys, the house is actually spread over three levels and has well-proportioned living space, says the agent.

On the market at €425,000, this property comes with three bedrooms, a very big first floor sitting room with old fireplace and a huge kitchen living area on the ground floor with a terrace and small garden behind.

Double glazed and with gas heating the house also has a guest loo at entrance level and a main bathroom on the first floor, along with two bedrooms.

Overhead, there is a huge, master suite with fitted furniture and wardrobes, as well as an en suite shower room.

Trains, boats and road will get you to Cork city and Cobh's growing infrastructure makes it a hugely attractive location for those looking for an urban, but fresh setting.