Trading up: Ballincollig, Co Cork, €299,950

Four-bed semis are in very short supply in Ballincollig and many which do come on the market, are more expensive than this one at 138 An Caislean, guiding at €299,950.

So say Global Properties which lists the key selling points as location, just 500m from the town centre, space (1,314 sq ft) and condition, which they describe as excellent.

The property, with smart interior, is one of only a small number of four-bed semis in the 196-house development which Global Properties sold off the plans in 2004.

To the front of the house there’s a timber- floored sitting room with a fireplace and double doors leading to timber-floored room, which could be used as a playroom or a family room. There’s also a utility room, a guest WC, and a spacious kitchen with cream units and red and cream wall tiles.

Upstairs there is a bathroom and four carpeted bedrooms including one en suite.

Overlooking a green area at the front, the house has a concrete driveway with space for two cars and also has a lawned garden at the rear. Pointing out the most recent sale of a comparable four-bed semi in Ballincollig was for €320,000 (24 The Close, Coolroe Meadows in November) auctioneer Con Nagle of Global anticipates good viewings.

VERDICT: Given the demand for trade up properties in the area and the scarcity of supply, a reasonably quick sale is expected.

Ballincollig, Co Cork

€299,950

Size:122 sq m (1,314 sq ft)

Bathrooms: 3

Bedrooms: 4

BER: Pending