Starter home: Togher, Cork €130,000

A lot of work has gone into the decor of 17 Hazel Road, a mid-terraced three bed family home, handily right next door to a Lidl in Cork’s Togher suburb. 

Sq m 95 (1,012 sq ft)

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 1

BER: E2

Best Feature: Handy setting

That setting is very handy for the shops’ garden specials - and, the owners have probably made good use of that proximity, because the back garden has been smartly laid out for colour, and for easy maintenace.

It has raised beds along its length, a patio section and the rest is graveled, with some circular beds in the middle.

There’s a tiny, sentry-box sized shed for storage, but no need for a lawnmower, as there’s no grass front or back, with a concrete drive instead for off-street parking.

Inside, the entire house has been freshly decorated, with cheery wall papers and colours, and it has gas heating and double glazing.

Selling agent is Garry O’Donnell of ERA Downey McCarthy who seeks offers around €130,000 for the three-bed with just over 1,000 sq ft inside, with front living room with wood-burning stove inset on the hearth, a rear kitchen/dining in an L shape, with cream units, plus there’s a utility, and rear hall with scope for guest WC conversion.

Overhead are three bedrooms, bathroom with shower, and the landing wall has been papered in an airy floral pattern for a visual lift.

Location is also near a SuperValu, park and playground at Clashduv, and also within a walk are UCC and the CUH.

VERDICT: Looking fresh and good to go.