Ballycotton in your sights

A brand-new market arrival is this big Rooskagh, Ladysbridge family home, in pristine order, with 2,600 sq ft of living space, nicely re-worked, all on a site of 0.6 of an acre and with a viewing balcony to survey all that it looks out on.

The original house dates to 1992, and the current owners moved in a few years ago, responsible for a major modernising make-over to a high level, done in 2005.

With a young family, and work commitments that mean they aren’t here enough to fully enjoy it, day in, day out, all year around, they are moving back closer to Cork city and family.

Hence, its spring 2009 market arrival, a ready-made move-in proposition for another family or set of buyers, as equally ideal for holiday as full-time use.

It carries a practical asking price of e530,000, which seems sensible for the current state of the market.

It’s a mile or two from the sea and beaches, with Ballycotton at hand as well as Garryvoe, and the east cork town of Midleton is about a 15 minute drive, while a 30 minute commute will get you back towards Cork city.

Selling agent is Daniel Healy of Property Partners Burke Wall, who says it is good market offering, spacious, on a south-facing site, with rural and coastal views and has a quality finish.

Light, bright and practical nonetheless, with a viewing point/balcony off the landing via a tall apex window, it is a house and home to savour.

Its main kitchen/dining area is 21’ by 11’, with painted solid timber units, modern country style with granite tops and integrated appliances, floors are porcelain tiled, there’s an open fireplace slot and there’s views to the sea and Ballycotton, as well as Garryvoe. The main sitting room is big, 23’ by 14’ with maple floor, big cast iron fireplace and, again, is a room with a view.

The main hall is oak floored, there’s a good-sized utility, guest WC, and the ground floor has three bedrooms, one with en suite, while upstairs are two more bedrooms, one nice and large (19’ by 12’) as a master suite, with walk-in-wardrobe and en suite, while planning has also been granted for a balcony off this room.

Underneath is a double garage, while the front of the house has a patio area, best-placed for views, light and easy al fresco dining.