Room for expansion at Rosehill West

WITH 1,350 sq ft of space and a modern specification and good finishes, the detached Midleton family home at No 27, Rosehill West also has planning for a sizeable extension — up to an extra 800 sq ft.

Built out at Ballinacurra around 2000 by Coleman Brothers, the upmarket east Cork development was one of the first house schemes to use good quality wood Rational windows, previously the preserve of one-offs. They’re still looking good, and possibly contribute to this house’s pretty good C3 BER energy rating.

Selling agents for No 27 are Hegarty Properties, who are looking for €320,000 for the home, with large main en suite master bedroom (17’ by 11’) and two attractive interconnected ground floor reception rooms with maple floors.

Some families seeking to trade up might want to add a fourth bedroom, so that’s ready to start work on as the planning is in place. At present, No 27 has an attached garage, so that’s right in the firing line of any upgrade/extension too.

As it stands, there’s still a good space tally, and landscaping is good: true to its name/address this Rosehill’s front garden has rose bush borders, while the well-planted back garden has a Liscannor patio and lawn, with mature trees and colourful screening, plus a swing-seat for reading and sun-taking.