Trading up: Kilcrea Hill, Ovens, Cork €460,000

A short hop from Killumney village in Co Cork, in an area that according to Norma Healy of Sherry FitzGerald is highly desireable is this 5-bed, detached Kilcrea Hill house.

A ranging, dormer bungalow with rooms enought to track the sun’s progress all day, it’s ideal for a family and priced at the trader-upper market at €460,000.

And you get a lot of house for that money, along with a site of three-quarters of an acre with full southerly views over the Cork and Kerry mountains in the far distance.

Taste and money have been lavished on this property and truthfully, new owners need do no more, save unpack.

The kitchen is a specially imported German brand from Creative Design in nearby Ovens, and fittings throughout the house are top of the range too.

The huge, open plan living room has a Fire Belly stove at its centre which the owners say heats the living space by day and slow cooks a delicious stew too, in winter.

Cleverly, the living space opens onto a large deck which is subtly-fenced for children and allows a watchful eye while giving toddlers free rein. Very handy.

There’s acres of space here with four decent bedrooms at ground level and a palatial master suite and office area on the first floor.

Add to that two living rooms, a double, fully fitted utility, contemporary entrance hall with feature staircase and dedicated playroom and you have a house that ticks all the boxes.

Gardens include a shed, dog run and large hard standing for trikes and bikes at the rear and mature lawns to the front with separate access to the back garden.

Verdict: A real home and a gem with a huge offering for growing families