Put your own stamp on this

MARINER’S VIEW is the only house of its kind in an enclave of townhouses and apartments in Passage West, Co Cork.

Close to Sirius Heights, and with a green area to the front, this house was a spec build by building professionals and it comes to the market with second fix finish.

“It’s the only one of its type there,” says Declan Madden of Redfords, “and a has a good bit of space, with almost 2,500 square feet.

“The level of finish is reflected in the price — people buying a house of this type like to put their own stamp on it, so bathrooms and kitchens aren’t included,” he says.

The property is on the market at €495,000, and it has a good design in that all of the room sizes are generous. There’s a formal sitting room of 20’ by 14', a second reception of 19’ by 14’ and a kitchen/ diner of similar dimensions. Most rooms have dual aspect, which is another bonus in this east/west facing property.

Smart and simple in its design, it does have the important stuff completed, like boundary walls and driveway, and while the gardens to the rear are a bit steep, there’s plenty of scope for imaginative features, like two-tier deck or terraced garden.

This would maximise on the views, which take in the lower harbour, Rushbrooke and beyond. The upper floors look over the tree tops towards the water, and there are three good double rooms at this level, with master suite and family bathroom.

The fourth bedroom is on the ground floor alongside a full bathroom and a utility.

Handy for the southside, Mariner’s View is a quick zip to Douglas, while Carrigaline and its many industries, is a short journey in the other direction.