Two for sale in Cork

Lead for 4ONE old and one new — that’s what Cobh auctioneer, Liz Hannon is selling at opposite ends of the Cork harbour town.

The first is a modern, dormer bungalow at Ballynoe which was cutting edge for it’s time, (it was built 20 years ago), says the agent, and is still style-forward today.

The views are the thing, as the five-bedroom house has a half acre of grounds overlooking the lower harbour and the channel crossing.

According to Ms Hannon, it’s “a dream home” with seclusion and privacy and a handy location for commuters. The house has well-proportioned rooms that are almost all south-facing, she says, with gardens laid out to make the most of the aspect. The main architectural flourish of the property is a circular, wooden staircase in the large entrance hallway.

Double pine doors, terracotta tiling and a top quality pine kitchen are all part of the look, which is slightly boho. There is much use of old furniture and kelim rugs, and, in the main living room and huge sunroom, contemporary cane furniture adds a sophisticated touch.

The location, the aspect and the quality of the accommodation all add up to a package that’s hard to beat. For the trading up family, this house offers everything, says Liz Hannon, who has given a guide of 850,000. for this four-bedroomed, Ballynoe property.

The opposite, eastern side of town, at Summerhill Tce is the location of the second property.

On the market at 700,000 this fine, two storey house has been in the same family hands for years, says Liz Hannon and been well-maintained in that time.

Windows are Marvin and the house has an exceptional drawing room with pitch pine floors and two marble fireplaces. Its dimensions are 28’ by 13’ with a circular bay overlooking the harbour.

Other rooms include a conservatory to the front, a family room to the rear, a kitchen with Stanley stove, utility and store room. The first floor has a master bedroom over three, south-facing windows and there are three other bedrooms and a main bathroom.

The property has an enclosed yard to the rear and steps leading up to a high, south-facing garden.