River views at sizeable seaside Youghal, Co Cork home

A BALCONY with views of the River Blackwater, a good address and generous sized accommodation were enough to secure a very early bid for this detached house on Quarry Road in Youghal.

Not yet reaching the asking price of €380,000, the bid came within days of the property going on the market earlier this month and selling agents Sherry FitzGerald Hennessy says that interest since has been very good “We’ve had viewings by local families looking to trade up and we are getting enquiries from overseas,” says auctioneer Fiona Hennessy.

The design, which includes a front balcony and a basement with an integral garage, is a little unusual and probably has some American influence. This is explained by the fact that it was built in the late 1990s by an American woman and her Irish husband.

The current owners have had it a few years during which time they have improved the insulation and brought it up to a high B3. A very well maintained residence it’s now described as being stylish, comfortable and in excellent condition Located on a sloping site, a mile from Youghal town centre, the property is on a road which has a number of individually built detached houses.

Offering 2,700 sq ft with six bedrooms, the property has large gardens which are sloped and landscaped at the front, with decking at the rear.

The house has two reception rooms — a carpeted living room as well as a walnut floored sitting room with a marble fireplace and a door-leading out on to the balcony.

To the rear there’s a spacious kitchen dining room with grey painted units, granite worktops and an island unit. Off this is a timber floored sunroom and a utility room.

Two of the six bedrooms are at ground level and both are en suite. A 22’ by 14’ garage in the basement could be converted for other uses.

VERDICT: has views to admire and comfortable space to roam around in.

Youghal, Co Cork

€380,000

Size: 250 sq m (2,700 sq ft)

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 4

BER: B3