Trading Up: Broomfield, Midleton €410,000

The three-storey family home at 14, The Pinnacles, “is a tower of beauty” as you enter this Midleton development of just 19 homes.

So says selling agent James Colbert of No 14, built like its neighbours in the Broomfield area schemes with Ducon concrete slab floors, for heft and solidity. But, it’s alone among the 19 in that all five of its bedrooms are en suite, and helping to keep energy bills reasonable are solar panels up top too.

It fits in all those beds and bathrooms thanks to the third attic level, with one large en suite bedroom up here, effectively a master suite with built-ins, and four others also en suite at first-floor level.

Plus, there are two ground floor reception rooms, as well as a kitchen/dining room with bespoke units, utility and guest WC. In all, there’s 2,200 sq ft inside, and gardens that include a well-built shed.

“This home is perfect for a large family or someone looking to upgrade their home,” says Midleton town-based agent Mr Colbert, adding that there are several other individual touches and adaptations, and that the efficiency and excellent workmanship throughout “makes this a special home in a special area”.

The location is just off the Dungourney Road, a walk from the town centre. No 12 sold earlier this year for €400,000.

VERDICT: A pinnacle indeed.