Enjoy peace and privacy in an otherwise built-up area

YOU might think you know Cork’s Thornbury Estate until you drive into Manor Downs.

What a spot — it’s hard to believe you’re in a built-up area once you hit this 10-house row.

Facing over a deep valley (the one that begins at the Rochestown Inn and leads upwards to Abbotswood), views immediately to the front are of unspoilt, old woodland and to the left, the wide expanse of Cork harbour.

Peaceful, private and with only the treetops to see, the land beyond plunges into the deep valley.

Held in commonage by the Thornbury estate, this green area is one of the major selling point for no 1 Manor Downs.

The other points are a house in impeccable condition, (refurbished from top to bottom), and a back garden with two levels, including a superb deck and great privacy.

There are two interconnecting living rooms here, opening on to a brand-new kitchen with utility. The third reception room adjoins the ground floor bathroom and could provide a fifth bedroom or could function as an office/ playroom.

The upper floor has four good double rooms with an en suite master and four piece, main bathroom.

On the market at €665,000 through Micheal Downey of ERA Downey McCarthy Murphy, the house already has seen good interest, he says and won’t disappoint.