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.