Great location a boon for Farranlea

HOUSES in Farranlea Grove off Cork’s Model Farm Road don’t come up that often and the reason is simple: it’s a great place to live.

A quiet little estate, it was built in a former orchard and has a leafy setting within five minutes drive of the city.

There are also the Lee Fields which function as a big, back garden and they too are just minutes away.

And finally, the back gate of CUH is just up the road.

Mount Mercy is a large, neighbouring property and the estate is in the catchment area for the high-demand, St Catherine’s primary school.

With all those boxes ticked, this three-bed family home at 32 Farranlea Grove should appeal to buyers looking to trade up to the Model Farm Road area.

At €450,000, Brendan Deasy of McKenna O’Donoghue Clarke, says it’s priced to sell, but will need a lot of TLC to bring it up to spec.

The present layout provides for a lounge, living room, kitchen and study/bedroom on the ground floor, with three bedrooms and a bathroom overhead. Gas heating is installed and there are mature gardens to the front and rear.

A nearby property, at Woodleigh Park, is bidding well and at €585,000, above the asking price of €570,000.