Starter home: Wallace’s Avenue, Cork €197,000

“It’s a gorgeous, mature cul de sac,” says estate agent Niall Cahalane of the pleasures of Knockrea Gardens, where he has No 17 motoring along nicely in bids, in the low €200,000s, having initially guided at €197,000.

The setting is one of two almost-hidden terraces along Wallaces Avenue, a short walk from Cork city centre, either via the Boreenmanna Road, or the Ballinlough Road, near parks and schools.

Semi-detached No 17 has been extended to the back,now a good 1,250 sq ft.