Trading up: Glounthaune, Cork €350,000

Sq m: 185 (2,000 sq ft)

High-up views over Cork harbour come with this bungalow at 2 Thornberry, on Windsor Hill, up beyond the Cois Chuain development in Cork’s Glounthaune.

A short enough drive, or commuter train ride, east of the city, this is a 2,000 sq ft 1970s era bungalow, not extended but kept up to speed decoratively by its owners. Selling agent Michael O’Donovan of Sherry FitzGerald in Cork city says there’s strong demand for such homes in the area, and guides at

It’s aspect is south east, for expansive and distant harbour views, and main living rooms are also bright, he adds.

All four of its bedrooms are doubles, to the eastern side of the house in a deep ‘T’ shape, and the main living room is a decent 24’ wide and 15’ deep and it has three windows to the front, with central fireplace and walnut floor.

There’s two access points, one from the hall, the other back to the kitchen, with adjoining dining and family space which, combined, is also a similar c 24’ by 14’, with side utility.

No 2’s already a decent enough size, and there’s scope as well to integrate the attached garage, as play room/den or home office, which can be accessed from the utility.

On the outside, there’s twin drives and good parking, with a private back garden with deck, lawn and flower beds.

VERDICT: Good as it is, and extendable. Might planning allow a few upstairs rooms for even better views?