A Victorian oasis of subtle luxury

Built in 1902, on Cork City’s esteemed Blackrock Road, Toorak’s quality is understated but not in doubt, says Tommy Barker

THIS Blackrock Road house, in Cork City’s Ballintemple suburbs, will be coveted, setting hearts beating, hopes rising, and Lottery tickets selling.

New to market is the 1902-built, Victorian-style semi-d Toorak. It has the warmest of feeling, rather than a ‘wow factor’ — it’s all understated luxury and quality and sheer aesthetic appeal, rather than a shouty place that announces itself to the world.