Starter home: Modern dormer fitted out to high standard with great valley views

No 9 Glendule, has all the attributes to make it a lifetime commitment and you may not want to move, writes Tommy Barker.

NO 9 Glendule, in Cork’s Glenville, is price-pitched within the grasp of first-time buyers but could be a home for life, or at least for family rearing, with no pressure to trade-up in years to come.

In fact, it was a trade-up option for its owners in the early to mid 2000s, but all of sudden the nest is empty, offspring have moved out, and it is trade-down time with a back-to-city move beckoning.

The owners know their planned-for city purchase will have dropped in price in line with the overall market, and so have dropped their own selling price expectations accordingly.

Now, newly appointed estate agent David O’Driscoll of Thos J O’Driscoll says that offers over a €250,000 bid could secure this pristine modern house, done to a very high standard inside and out, on a site of one third of an acre 15 minutes north of Cork city in a small scheme popular with families, and with an enclosed rear garden.

The dormer’s design is along uncluttered contemporary lines, with fitted kitchen, one of its four bedrooms is ensuite, there are hardwood floors and some well-chosen wallpapers, two living rooms, quality silk curtains, plus a large rear deck and barbecue are off the kitchen/diner, with views down the Bride Valley drapes.

VERDICT: The fact the vendors are ready to commit to a sale means a great price.