Highgrove: A river runs through it

LAST sold in 2005 for far in excess of its mid-€500,000s asking price at the time, the distinctive and modern home Highgrove had further moneys spent on it since by its purchasers, who’ve also added to insulation levels in this architect’s former home.

Set out at Glencree, by Brooklodge in Cork’s Glanmire, this woodland retreat with a €450,000 price guide via Michael O’Donovan of Sherry FitzGerald even has a river (the Glashaboy) running along much of its extensive boundaries: there’s about five acres going with this home, which must make it one of the most interesting mixes currently on the greater Cork market.

The grounds at Highgrove include sallys, beech trees, furze and a whole host more, and spring bluebells are there aplenty too, while the gardens and woods beyond can be reached via special walkways from the house’s main living level and decking — one of three levels in this unusual and deceptive build.