Starter home: Cobh, Co Cork €195,000

A refurbished C19th property in Cobh is of a substantial size with entrances at different levels and different streets, says Trish Dromey.

Size: 173 sq m (1,860 sq ft)

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

BER: D2

Quirky and attractive, this end of terrace property at 9 Lower Midleton Street in Cobh has entrances on three sides at two different levels on two different streets.

Built in 1860, it’s been completely refurbished by current owners and offers a substantial 1,860 sq ft of living space spread over three floors.

Given that it’s larger than its neighbours, it may well once have been two houses.

“This is a tastefully renovated and quirky home with ample space for a family or possibly a small B&B,’’ says Liz Hannon of English Auctioneers who is seeking offers of €195,000.

Located in a cul-de-sac, on a hill within a few minutes walk from the town centre, the property looks up toward Cobh Cathedral at one side.

The gable end doorway opens into a timber floored hallway/breakfast room which leads through to a kitchen with fitted units.

On this floor there is also a spacious (19’ by 18’) timber floored living/dining room with bookshelves and a ceiling beam.

A modern, open-tread timber staircase leads to the first floor which has a large landing lit by skylights which is used as both a utility area and a study.

There are also two carpeted bedrooms and a bathroom with a cast iron bath.

Accommodation on the lower ground level includes good sized utility room, a shower room and a 19 ft square bedroom with painted stone walls.

This floor has entrances on two different streets.

Fitted with double glazed windows and gas heating, the house has a D2 BER.

The property has two side by side patios — a small decked one outside the kitchen on ground level and a longer one on the level below.

VERDICT: Much more interesting than the average three bed house