Makeover a real winner
Man’s Lane, that’s where. Just under Rock Cottages on Cork’s North Mall, this little lane is of the blink and you’ve missed it variety, and its narrow approach is part of the medieval heritage of the city.
But no 5/6 is not medieval in style; in fact, it’s an eighties rebuild with a noughties makeover. And what a makeover. First off, it’s hard to believe a house of this quality could be tucked away like it is, but still just a minute’s walk to town.
Yards from the river, in a peaceful location, this house is finished to the nth term and comes with a high-walled decked area to the side that gets sun from dawn to dusk.
And then there’s the parking, a tight slot outside the door, but in current values, worth at least €50,000 on its own.
The red brick house has been completely madeover by the vendor and comes with all the fittings a buyer expects to find in a new build and more. It’s wired for surround sound, comes with plasma screens in the living room and all of the bedrooms and has a level of finish that’s glossy good.
The kitchen is fitted in walnut and white melamine with a big range cooker and an integrated wine cooler. There’s a small sitting area here that could double as a dining room, and to one side, French doors open onto a large, enclosed and decked yard.
This secluded spot, in the heart of the city, has to be seen to be believed.
The bedrooms are all doubles and are styled down to the last detail, while the main bathroom is fully finished with power shower.
The other surprise is the converted attic: a feature, wrought iron staircase leads to the upper level where two rooms flank a small landing. These could be used as office or storage space, or could free up one of the bedrooms on the ground floor.
On the market with Micheal Downey of ERA McCarthy Murphy, this one-off house has a guide of €395,000 and for those looking for an executive level property with convenience, Man’s Lane is hard to beat.
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