Starter homes: Sundays Well, Cork €215,000

Size: 74 sq m(800 sq ft)

A good quality conversion/extension and renovation job was done a decade or so ago on 5 Convent Avenue, and that’s why private owner-occupier buyers will be keen on it, likely to be in the viewing mix with investors.

The setting of this now-tall terraced house is good, in old Sunday’s Well in Cork city

No 5 is facing west with a small courtyard, and as the cottage was constrained, the makeover done several years ago saw the house extended upwards, plus attic, where there’s two bedrooms.

The mid-level houses other bedrooms to the front, a bathroom and an en suite.

The entry level is home to a living room about 13’by 10’, and a stylish kitchen/dining room.

There are two solid fuel stoves, as well as gas central heating, double glazing windows, and flooring in French maritime pine.

Even though there’s only about 800 sq ft in all, selling agent Michael O’Donovan of Sherry FitzGerald says the house’s has a very clever design throughout which maximises the square footage.”

VERDICT: A lot fitted into a modest-sized and well-located package.