Starter homes: Bishopstown, Cork €220,000

Size: 140 (1,500 sq ft)

St Joseph’s Park is usually one of Bishopstown’s less-trafficked addresses - but, not since No 12 St Joseph’s Lawn hit the market last week. This detached bungalow, with up to six bedrooms and three bathrooms, is at the far end of the cul-desac off Hawkes Road, which links the Bishopstown and Curraheen roads, and faces south, with off-street parking.

It’s listed with Skibbereen-based estate agent Pat Maguire, who almost feels like camping out here for the next few weekends, given the demand for viewings. Other auctioneers in the city’s western suburbs say they are swamped with demand for bungalows. Now, Mr Maguire’s getting a flavour.