A clean start for an old beauty with extension potential in Montenotte

IN exactly the same state as when it was built, this house at 2, St Christopher’s Drive, Montenotte, Cork, is a bit of a beauty.

It’s a clean slate, literally and otherwise, as the house has been stripped of furniture, but still retains its old features. Nothing has been touched, so the high wooden fire surround in the main living room remains, the door case is the same and the treble sash windows across each bay give the house character.

A bit of sanding, some putty and these will work perfectly, while the door case only needs a lick of paint. Inside, the house has a lovely varnished staircase in the main hallway and to the right is the sitting room with dining room behind.

Both rooms have wooden floors and good fire pieces, while the kitchen area is galley-style at 12’ by 8’ and comes with an old range.

Upstairs there’s a bright landing with three bedrooms and a bathroom ranged around.

Ideally, the house would benefit from a two storey extension and there is more than enough room at the side and back; an extra bedroom and en suite bathroom and a larger kitchen would be on the shopping list for buyers.

Also, there appears to be space for an attic extension.

The house is on the market with Murray Browne for offers in excess of €440,000, a price that should be viewed as a starting point.

With a mature, south-facing back garden in tidy condition, the house offers lots of scope for a family.

Located on the upper suburbs of Cork city, St Christopher’s Drive is close to good schools and is a five minute drive to town.