Hidden gem in Montenotte

A HIDDEN gem is how auctioneer Jim Coughlan describes 8 Springfort Crescent, and it’s a fairly accurate description for a house that tidily hides a bulk of 2,300 sq ft.

This Montenotte, Cork, four-bed has been very sensitively and cleverly extended to the rear and first floor and comes with five bedrooms and an open-plan living space.

And there’s still plenty of garden left over to provide a sun-trap back garden that also faces south-west.

It’s a very good example of a sensitive build that hasn’t tinkered with the original style of the house — those with extensionitis could take a few pointers here.

Part of an O’Brien and O’Flynn scheme in the very old suburb of Montenotte, No 8 Springfort is on the market with James G Coughlan and Associates for offers in the region of €600,000.

It has a standard layout from the front door — there’s a good lounge to the left and then a door that leads through to the hugely impressive living/kitchen/dining area.

Finished with ash floors and floor-to-ceiling windows, the room is a breath of fresh air and is perfect for growing families. The kitchen is finished in ash, with a galley layout and a long breakfast bar facing onto the conservatory end. The living area has a cast-iron fireplace and is best used as an evening room, while the sunroom works as a day space.

Also included off the new extension is a guest bathroom and big utility room. There are two en suite rooms on the upper level: One of which has a full bathroom and two other double rooms with a smaller, single room.

No 8 Springfort is a carefree buy and worth a look.