Substantial residence in grand old neighbourhood

A GRAND old house in a grand old neighbourhood is number 8, Ardevin on Connaught Avenue, Cork, which is now being sold out of family hands after two generations.

The house it a substantial five-bed, according to Jennifer Bermingham of Noelle Morrison and Associates, and has been completely renovated over the last few years.

It’s still got its high ceilings, beautiful fireplaces and hand-forged railings, but it has a kitchen extension, ensuite master bedroom and Jacuzzi in the main bathroom.

As well as that, there’s a Shaker maple kitchen that’s L-shaped and leads out to a south-facing patio with Indian sandstone slabs.

The old front door remains and leads into the main hallway, still with its original tiles.

The drawing room is to the left and comes with a bay window and big slate fireplace. Behind it the family room connects via an arch to the kitchen/dining room.

The first floor return has a generous bathroom and facing across the front, is the master bedroom. A smaller, but still double room behind could convert to a dressing room for a very swanky master suite.

The second floor has three bedrooms, two with built-ins, and the attic is floored with pull down access.

Oil heating is installed, but in this area there’s the option of converting to gas and to the front, there’s a good lawn.

The guide price for this pristine property is in the region of €700,000.