Starter homes: Glenbrook, Cork €149,000

Size: Sq m 91 (980 sq ft)

Literally hundreds of viewers raced past the doors and windows of this Glenbrook duplex on the June Bank Holiday Weekend — but not one clambered pirate-like through the patio doors for a look-see.

Their loss, perhaps — but, then again, they were in boats, kayaks and currachs, taking part in the annual Ocean to City race. Indeed, you never would know who, or what is going to pass this waterside, Cork harbour-set quality home.

The sale price on 21 Granary Wharf has been reduced to €149,000 by agent Lawrence Sweeney of Savills to tempt buyers through the door of this duplex, reduced by its owner from an original three-bed, to an open and airy two-bed, with en suite.

It’s likely too that she upgraded a lot of finishes and fittings during her alterations, as it’s well above the usual developer standard, personalised with a sense of flair and respect for quality timbers and design touches.

There’s a wood-burning stove, as well as electric heating, a bespoke sycamore/maple kitchen and boat cleat-like door handles, glass block wall divides and Skytube, and a stairs in elm.

In addition, there’s a glass kitchen splashback, good bathrooms and storage, overall brightness and views of passing ships and every other tide-borne craft. A rod can be dangled for fish, and a mooring can be had just on Granary Wharf’s gated doorstep.

VERDICT: Something to tide you over.