Millfield Lawn on Dublin Hill has Cork city at its feet

Just right for a buyer stepping on to the property ladder, or for someone taking a step down it, is this detached, brick-faced bungalow at 1 Millfield Lawn on Dublin Hill, above CorkTrish Dromey checks out a freshened-up detached home with easy access to the city and routes beyond Blackpool.

Renovated and redecorated in readiness for an executor sale, it has just had a new kitchen and bathroom installed, and is described as a well-kept three-bed home which, as an added bonus, has attractive views over the Blackpool valley back to the city, Shandon and North Cathedral.

Expecting interest from young couples, as well as from down-sizing buyers and possibly investors, selling agents Sherry FitzGerald guide the property at €165,000.

Built in 1982, it is number one of eight detached bungalows in a cul de sac overlooking a green area.

Auctioneer Gillian McDonnell says the location, 500m from Blackpool Shopping Centre and all amenities, is a strong selling point, as is the fact that it’s a detached property.

The bungalow has 789 sq ft, with a central hallway and a carpeted front sitting room with a brick fireplace, and a big picture window for the south-facing views, as well as a renovated kitchen behind with new units, new oven and hob and a pine dresser painted to match.

A modern grey and cream room, it has sliding doors to let in the light, and to give access to the back patio and walled garden.

Other accommodation includes a bathroom with a new three-piece suite as well as three bedrooms — two doubles and one single, plus small utility plumbed for a washing machine.

Fitted with double-glazed PVC windows and oil central heating the property has an E1 energy rating.

The attic has been reinsulated but some pumped insulation in the walls could improve this BER rating, and while a buyer can just move in after the recent renovations, others may want to make further upgrades in time.

To the front there is a small lawn and off-street parking and there’s also a side garden and a back garden with a patio, plus a large, block-built shed needing attention to its roof.

The southerly views from the front are of Blackpool Valley and across to Faranree Church.

Location is at the lower half of Dublin Hill, a short uphill walk from Blackpool Shopping Centre, Retail Park, cinema and Atrium Business Centre, with the city centre 2km away.

It has easy access to the Mallow/Limerick Road and the northern ring road.

VERDICT: A good attendance is expected for the first of three open viewings, this morning.

Dublin Hill, Blackpool, Cork

€165,000

Size: 73 sq m (789 sq ft)

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 1

BER: E1