Golden chance at reduced to sell 30 Copper Valley Vue

THERE have been a number of reduced-to-sell properties hitting these pages in the last three months.

Most had been sold only to fall through at the last minute.

Quick lines saying ‘vendor keen’ or even ‘committed’ gloss over the upset and worry behind the ‘sale fell through’ explanation. Those words don’t describe the boxes in the hall ready to go, the stripped down rooms, the hopes dashed and futures hastily re-assembled.

And this doesn’t just happen to one family, but to at least two more up and down the chain.

This is the kind of quiet pain that has been endured throughout the downturn and while some may say they should be glad to have a roof over their heads, it nonetheless has an effect on all of us. Sales are what keep the property market moving: they feed into the economy and provide jobs.

Sales, however, can’t happen without money, and the chain starts from the bottom. Let’s hope that new initiatives by AIB and Halifax to boost first-time buying give some fillip to the market.

Meanwhile, a reduced-to-sell property at 30 Copper Valley Vue is a must-see for buyers in Glanmire.

This isn’t really a first-time buyer house as it’s pitched in the region of €360,000, but it’s a superb quality property.

It was a four-bed semi and technically, still remains so, but an attic conversion has added a fifth room, while one bedroom was converted to a walk-in wardrobe.

The house really is in showhouse condition and is an above-average buy.

From the cappuccino/cream living room, to the glossy, minimalist dining room and the bright, birch kitchen, this is a fresh, modern home.

The first floor has a large, ensuite bedroom, with dressing room, two double rooms and the upper floor has a large bedroom/ study with walk-in wardrobe.

Outside is as good as inside at no 30, with a deck to the rear, a wooden shed and landscaped gardens.

Don Murphy of Don Murphy and Associates is the selling agent for this Ballinglanna, Glanmire house.