Trading up: Blarney, Cork €390,000

There are two faces or facades to the quality and deceptive family home called Aisling.

One has three arches, facing the road and entrance to its 0.4 acre site, the other to the back with facing extensions, shows just how big this single storey home has become.

A new listing with agent Jeremy Murphy Associates, Aisling is now an 1,800 sq ft four-bed home with two en suite bathrooms, plus lofty sun room, and lots of internal extras. Price guide is just shy of €400,000, at €390k.