Trading up: Farran, Cork

Price: €440,000

On a visit, it’s easy to see how this house got its name — it’s called An Radharc, and yes, indeed, it has got some long-range views.

Up above the Cork-Macroom road by Currahaly, Farran, a short spin out from Cork City and major Ballincollig employers like EMC and VMWare, this is a home for modern family living. Twin high-speed ISDN lines/broadband, power showers, split level interior, five bedrooms and over 3,300 sq ft internally, in a top-build quality to a design by architect James Leahy — and all on a half-acre landscaped site.

An Radharc is under offer at €400,000 via Sheila O’Flynn and Norma Healy of Sherry FitzGerald who say final offers are now approaching, (they guide at €440k), and say it’s impressive inside, with stunning views outside on the terrace and from the main south-facing rooms also.

An Radharc is fronted by a glass --ceilinged sun room leading to a family room with stone chimney breast, and other rooms include a study/den, living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room with feature blue glass-block dividing wall, utility and guest WC with shower.

The en suite master bedroom is high ceilinged, with seating platform, and overall condition is excellent.

VERDICT: Under offer, so hurry up.