Trading up: Farran, Cork €330,000

Sq m: 197 (2,127 sq ft)

Set out near the wonderful wooded amenity walks and rowing centre at Farran Woods is this 13-year-old dormer home, finished to a high degree, and for sale as a walk-in job.

The four-bed home’s on a three-quarter acre site, with two nice sunny seating patio areas, and has a decor standard well above the usual, says agent Norma Healy of Sherry FitzGerald, who guides at €330,000.

It’s at Lower Farran, just over the hill north of the Cork-Macroom road, quickly reached off the end of the Ballincollig bypass. And, after an open viewing or two it’s clearly impressing visitors, she adds.

There are some internal split levels, such as in the kitchen which has painted units, a Belfast sink and a bright, warming red Stanley range for cooking.

Also warming to the eye is the lounge, with solid fuel stone in a tall stone chimney breast, and the family bathroom has a Jacuzzi. There’s also a sun room, and a utility, with a country-style half door to the great outdoors. The hall stairs is open tread, on wrought iron supports, and overhead are four bedrooms with varnished wood floors.

VERDICT: Neat as a pin, in a popular country area.