Starter homes: St Lukes, Cork €89,000

Sq m: 74 (800 sq ft)

Neat inside, easy to keep and fresh outside front and back on its streetscape, and seemingly well-priced, is this 800 sq ft two-bed at 8 Marian Ville, in Cork City’s St Luke’s Cross.

The tidy home with lots of character and very clean condition is listed with agent Paul O’Driscoll of Thos J O’Driscoll, who guides at €89,500. It has gas heating, ground floor loo, and two first floor bedrooms.

VERDICT: A nice little nest, with cast iron fireplaces and charm.