Substantial semi-detached with hefty price reduction

THE synopsis ‘extended four-bed semi’ doesn’t do justice to number 65, Maryborough Avenue — this is quite a substantial family home. With a change of selling agent, its price has been substantially reduced in the last ten months.

Having maximised the square footage of this quality semi, on the edge of Douglas village, and bringing it up to a respectable, C1 BER energy rating, its owners are looking to trade up in the same area. They’ve seen the better value for up-market family houses in this suburban, Cork locale, and are prepared to take a hit on their own selling price, knowing they’ll more than make it up in the trade-up differential.

So, what was priced at €495,000 in March of last year (and had been sale agreed in ‘09 for €550k) is down to €395,000 with Frank V Murphy & Co for a determined sale, and for that there’s a quality semi on offer, with up to 2,200 sq ft of living and sleeping space.