This little gem has outstanding location overlooking Cork harbour

Extended Rosan is ripe for the picking at Lackaroe, Glenbrook, Rose Martin reports

Want a little dotey cottage with not too much garden, but enough for privacy?

Then this small gem is ripe for the picking at Lackaroe, Glenbrook, Co Cork and is on the market with Cohalan Downing auctioneers. Located on a steep hill in one of those ‘relics of old decency’ neighbourhoods, it commands outstanding views over Cork harbour.

An extended, two bed house, Rosan has a sun-room entrance hallway — as the sun rises to the front of the house and sets at the rear, this sunroom faces full south while the rest of the house is cleverly arranged to make the most of the aspect.

The rear garden has a terrace from the main living room and at the western edge is a snug, decked area with two gardens sheds tucked to the back of the house for storage.

Inside, the quality of the house is good, if slightly dated, but it’s a move-in proposition as it stands and comes with a good bathroom, quality flooring, two bedrooms and a nice kitchen and living area, with quality flooring and hand-made oak doors, including double doors from the sunroom/ hallway.

Rosan sits snugly in its site which is surrounded by a high boundary, particularly at the front where some extensive trimming would provide views and a little more space — but then, the seclusion and privacy is good too.

VERDICT: The way it’s designed, it’s a perfect haven for one or two. And there’s room for a decent extension, if needed.