Desirable home may be knocked

A FIFTH of an acre site is not to be sniffed at — least of all when it’s in the heart of Bishopstown.

Joint agents Jarlath Boyd of Savills HOK and Brian Olden of Cohalan Downing are selling a detached property, Wilton Cottage, at Merlyn Lawn at the moment at an asking price of €660,000.

Despite its detached status and good quality of presentation, this 1,600 square foot bungalow could be bulldozed in favour of a much larger property.

Mr Boyd has already turned down an offer below the asking price and feels the house will sell well.

There is considerable interest, he adds, and as it’s so close to Spiorad Naomh school, CUH and the centre of the village.

The fashion for flattening continues in this tightly-corseted suburb and those with ample resources seek out sites with potential for a new build.

That demographic includes professional heavy-hitters in local hospitals and institutions. Wilton Cottage is flanked by two-storey houses, which is a good indication of what could be achieved in planning.

The property is just a walk to Cork University Hospital, Wilton Shopping centre and Bishopscourt is five minutes, or less, by car.

Accommodation is spread over two floors with a two reception rooms and a kitchen, three bedrooms and a shower room.

Overhead are a further two bedrooms, one of which is ensuite, and to the rear there’s a covered yard with a fully walled garden.