Starter Homes

GREEN STREET, CORK CITY €95,000

Sq m: 56 (613 sq ft)

Bedrooms: 2

BER rating: F

Broadband:Yes

A compact, mid-terraced townhouse pad is on offer near UCC and Cork city centre, with a €95,000 asking price via Johnny O’Flynn of Sherry FitzGerald.

The century-old property at 41 Green Street has two upper floor bedrooms, and two ground floor rooms (investor-type buyers would make the front room a third bedroom) plus kitchen, with shower room yet further to the back.

Overall condition is good, there’s gas heating and double glazing, the roof was re-done a number of years ago, and there’s a tiny back yard.

VERDICT: Near the Lough, UCC and the city centre.

BALLINCOLLIG, CO CORK €185,000

Sq m: 81 (875 sq ft)

Bedrooms: 3

BER rating: C3

Broadband:Yes

On the western edge of Ballincollig, this smart three-bed at 45 The Willows, Classes Lake, is an ideal starter home, especially for those working in EMC which is just up the road. And handy even those at Apple Corp, which is also within a quick commute eastwards.

On the market with Sherry FitzGerald’s Andrea Whelan, she describes the property as exceptionally attractive and well maintained.

“It’s on the market a week and it’s gorgeous, in showhouse condition and it has a south-facing garden to the rear and a cul-de-sac situation. Also, there’s potential to extend and it’s just a few minutes’ stroll to the neighbourhood shops.”

VERDICT: Loads of extras included and a great location off the bypass route, this house is worth a look for buyers in the western suburbs.