Immaculate duplex a good buy

Just minutes from Douglas Village, No 35 doesn’t disappoint, Rose Martin reports

THERE’S a hefty amount of space in this immaculate duplex at 35 Rowan Hill, Mount Oval Village in Cork’s Rochestown, and that’s just one of the reasons why is might make a good buy.

There are a few more reasons: like the fact that it’s end of terrace, has a secure, west-facing garden, is part of a planned, urban development with amenities on site and is minutes from bustling Douglas village.

The ground floor duplex (there’s access from a height behind on this sloping site to the top/second floor apartment) is very elegant too, and is ideal for a couple with dogs, as the rear garden is fully walled-in and leads directly onto a large green space, so perfect for walkies. The upside of this is that the house isn’t overlooked, either.

Warm and well styled, No 35 has an unpredictable layout because of the mix of ground and first floor living space: it’s a rather grown up house.

At the entrance level there’s the smaller of two good living rooms, a single bedroom and master suite with separate WC.

Upstairs, there’s a generous living/ dining/kitchen area facing west with Juliet balcony and a second double bedroom with main bathroom across the landing.

VERDICT: The interior is fresh, clean and contemporary, and for those looking for a large, streamlined home in Douglas it’s worth a look through Ann O’Mahony of Sherry FitzGerald.