House of the week

THERE’S an embracing extension added to the back of 6 Monswood — it projects out on either side of the house’s back like outstretched arms, all ready to hug you.

These Mount Oval, Rochestown houses are big and accommodating family homes, and generally sell well: one of last year’s better trading up sales in Cork was a 2,100 sq ft Monswood home that made over €550,000, but under its €575,000 asking price.

Now, No 6 comes fresh up for sale, and in general terms, it’s bigger at 2,600 sq ft, and brighter, and even better priced, guiding €510,000 with selling agent Timothy Sullivan.