Trading up: Ballydowney, Killarney €450,000

Property Partners Gallivan says properties like 1 Cnoc na Ri at Ballydowney in Killarney are becoming hard to find.

“It’s a detached, three storey house with more than 2,400 sq ft of accommodation located around one kilometre from the centre of town. No new developments are being built and there aren’t many houses of this quality so close to town “ says auctioneer Tadgh Gallivan quoting a guide of €450,000.

Overlooking the National Park it’s one of of seven detached houses developed in 2007.

It is a luxury home with a high-end finish, it has a central vacuum system, pressurised water system, Kingspan insulation and Italian tiles. Fitted with heat air exchange units, double glazed windows and gas heating, it has a high B2 energy rating.

Accommodation includes a lounge with semi solid flooring and a marble fireplace as well as a large kitchen with high gloss modern units with granite worktops, integrated appliances and Italian floor tiles. It has a utility room and a guest WC at ground level.

On the first floor there is a bathroom with a Jacuzzi bath and three bedrooms including two en suites. Up on the second floor there’s a large en suite bedroom.

To the front is a cobblelock driveway and to the rear a patio area and garden.

Verdict: Offers comfort and space and a good location for town and country.