Fine bungalow on the right track

A REALLY big site, a decent sized home, a bright harbour perspective, and a commuter rail station not even 100 yards across the road — that’s the package in a nutshell at this Ashbourne, Co Cork, home.

Set by the range of green area by the former Ashbourne House Hotel and its mature woodland a short distance west of Cork city at Glounthaune, this is a 2,300 sq ft bungalow home offering for those who want to be within an easy strike of Cork city.

And, with a surprising site of 0.75 of an acre, plus five bedrooms, it is going to suit a family trading up, or relocating to Cork, says estate agent Mark Kelly of Lisney: he seeks €750,000 for this particular property, with a bit of a Spanish hacienda twist thanks to its low roof pitch, arched windows, and a healthy cluster of palms by its front door.

He says it is in excellent condition and has been well maintained and modernised; the kitchen in particular with its cherry wood units and granite tops has evidence of recent spending and a fairly fresh look.

Rooms include an entrance hall, family room with white marble fireplace, and dining room opening to a inner hall and the kitchen/breakfast room, plus a gable end living room with sliding patio doors to the front gardens and sloping lawns.

There’s also a utility, a guest WC, main family bathroom, and one of the bedrooms is en suite.