Semi-d with ‘old time’ feel an attractive option for first-time city buyers

OLDER in style, and on a road where there’s been little change since houses were built on it in the 1930s (many of the occupants are originals too!) is 33 Avocaville, semi-detached family home on St Anne’s Drive, in Cork’s Montenotte.

Like many of its neighbours, it has been in the same family’s hands all of its life, since 1932, but now is about to find new occupants, as it came from an initial €420,000 asking price to €380,000 during the summer months.

Auctioneer Jarlath Boyd of Savills Hamilton King raves about its original character, and reckons new owners will want to work with much of the features like the old tiled floor in the back kitchen/living room. It also has original fireplaces arches, a bay window in the front sitting room, and overhead are three bedrooms, one with fireplace. The main bathroom is at ground level.

It has a small front garden, and behind is a bordering old estate stone wall separating the row of homes on quiet St Anne’s Drive from Merrion Court . However, because a neighbour’s garage butts up against no 33, the only access to the back is through the house.

It now needs some spirited spending, though there’s lots to work with. Front windows have been replaced with PVC double glazing, and the ones to the back are old aluminium. Gas heating has been installed.

Pitched at first time buyers, primarily, it may also find someone keen on the area to trade up or down to.