House perfect for those who want access to amenities

A BIT of renovations and No 45 Farranlea Park off Cork’s Model Farm Road could be a bit of a banker for a shrewd buyer.

On the basis that you can’t go wrong buying in the right location, this mid-1900s mid-terraced three bed home is perfect for those who want to live close to lots of amenities, and don’t want a lot of house and grounds to have to maintain at the same time.

Just down into the park from the Rendevous bar, no 45 is a midships townhouse with about 950 sq ft of living space, a cobble-lock drive for car parking in front, and a favourable aspect, west-facing back garden and concreted patio spot to soak up and radiate back the evening sun.

Selling agent Anne O’Mahony of Sherry FitzGerald seeks €470,000, and notes that it is close to two third-level colleges, employment parks, hospitals and Victoria Cross, where a major apartment scheme, Orchard Court, is being developed on the old garage site by Frinailla, with prices from €395,000 for two-beds through €495,000 for three beds of around 1,000 sq ft.

No 45 Farranlea has hall with old tiling, a kitchen with garden access, dining room and lounge, both with fireplaces, along with three overhead bedrooms plus bathroom.

The house has oil central heating, aluminium windows, and needs a general modernising brush-up, with location and aspect very much in its favour.