The Swallows has four bedrooms in one wing

THE SWALLOWS ticks a number of boxes for the urban/rural buyer.

First off, it’s in Ballygarvan, which has a school, shop and pubs, and is a short commute to Carrigaline and Cork city.

Secondly, it has a large half acre site with plenty of playing-around space for families and thirdly, it’s in smashing condition.

Built just 10 years ago, and with a detached garage for storage, this is a tasty, 2,000 square footer with a reduced guide price.

It’s down from an original asking price of €670,000 to €595,000 and according to agent Lucy Wolfe of Lucy Wolfe and Associates, it’s well worth a look.

She describes it as stunning and it has a heart-warming mix of natural materials with good colours and an airy, open-plan feel.

Cathedral ceilings and lots of windows add to the effect and there’s a huge glazed extension to the rear which adds, not only passive solar gain, but gives light-filled circulation space.

Fitting are good too, with a cheerful, maple kitchen and island, attached dining area and a huge, 32’ by 13’ sun room with soaring ceilings.

Then, there’s the formal sitting room with Ballydesmond stone fireplace, perfect in its simplicity, and floors are in polished maple.

One wing of the house is given over to four bedrooms, of which the master is ensuite and two bedrooms come with slide robes and share a main bathroom.

The garage is a decent, 20’ by 18’ with roller door and the site is landscaped with tarmac drive.