This ‘Ville’ is sure to thrill in Douglas

Mauraville, mid-1900s three-bed semi-detached on the edge of Loretto estate, off Cross Douglas Road.

NICELY old-fashioned, but in its own sweet way, is the mid-1900s three-bed semi-detached called Mauraville.

This three-bed Cork suburban home, with a south-facing back garden, is on the edge of Loretto estate, off the Cross Douglas Road, so access by car, bus or on foot to the city centre or Douglas is rapid and easy.

A bright and well-kept house, it has 1,140 sq ft, plus another 200 or so sq ft of garage attached and back garden access is through the garage, which also houses the ground floor WC.

Mauraville has two reception rooms with tiled fireplaces, a basic kitchen (though the sale includes appliances, three beds, and bathroom with sturdy steel bath). Windows have been replaced with pvc double glazing, and there’s gas central heating.

At €285,000 via Sherry FitzGerald, buyers hoping to get close to the city centre might have some cash left for an update.