Trading Up: Maryborough Hill, Cork €345,000

All the options are to hand at Radharc na gCnoc, where the implied hills’ view is from the top of Cork’s Maryborough Hill - truly elevated, and in more ways than one.

An older style bungalow up by Johnston House, this home is on a 0.24 acre site, and that gives lots of scope for alterations and extensions, while there’s already scope to go up a level and add a first floor, with room in the hall for a staircase.

So says estate agent Trish Stokes of Lisney, Cork who seeks offers around €345,000 for the 1,200 sq ft three-bed detached home, with wide-ranging country views.

Its current owners have been in residence for 30 years, and while it’s well kept and cared for, it’s ripe for upgrading and making more of the setting above Douglas and the ring road network. It’s also very accessible to Ringaskiddy and to Carrigaline.

Right now, it has double glazing, dual fuel heating, three double bedrooms, two with overhead Veluxes and one room has a mezzanine.

Rooms include a country-style kitchen/diner with solid fuel range, utility, a family room, and an adaptable living/dining sun room, with two sets of patio doors.

The gardens are mature, and they include a pergola-style car shelter.

VERDICT: Ace location.