Live happily ever after in Bishopstown suburbia

WHILE the southern suburbs of Cork city have lots of new developments, Bishopstown is a bit behind when it comes to housing estates.

And perhaps it’s because of this that houses here always sell quite nicely, despite the downturn.

Right now, Jarlath Boyd of Savills HOK is already under swift first offers with a new entrant, Woodstock, at Laburnum Drive.

Close to CUH and with a Model Farm Road address, the attractions of this classic semi are obvious.

And it has a good deal of space, too, along with an attached garage, which is bound to stir conversion ideas in the mind of viewers.

It hits the market at €475,000 and is bid at €467,000 at present, so there’s more than enough life in this part of Cork’s property market.

It’s a “one of a kind” property says Boyd and combines an outstanding location with convenience and great space. Its proximity to what he describes as “top notch” primary and secondary schools is also a draw.

Woodstock also comes with a decent site: there’s a long back garden and while a good kitchen extension already exists, there is more than enough room to extend upwards and outwards.

With bright bay windows to the ground and first floor, the house has an attractive facade and is in good condition overall.

Windows are aluminium and gas heating is installed and the ground floor offers two reception rooms and a kitchen/ breakfast area.

The upper floor has a large master bedroom and two more bedrooms with built-in wardrobes. The bathroom includes a shower.

This house is a sound buy as early bidding has already testified.