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.