Trading up: Shanakiel, Cork

Price: €295,000

A change of agents and a €25,000 price drop, a year after its last market launch, might increase the appeal of historic Shanakiel Lodge, for buyers who want something different.

Like a penthouse in a gate lodge in an old city setting, this is a compact, characterful, well-kept three-bed with 850 sq ft and great city views from its Shanakiel/ Sunday’s Well suburban perch.