Take a twin track approach

THE main thing separating these two family homes is water — as in Cork harbour. One is in Passage West, the other in Glanmire and both are within reach of first-time buyers.

Very similar properties in terms of essential description, each is detached, with four bedrooms, on a corner site, with 1,300 sq ft of space apiece and each has an attached garage with conversion potential.

The similarities don’t stop there. Either can be bought for around €250,000 and the same selling agent, Gary O’Donnell, is handling inquiries.