Starter home: Crosshaven, Co Cork €249,000

This modern three-bed semi-d in Cork harbour is sure to attract plenty of interest, especially from first-time buyers, writes Trish Dromey.

Size: 111sq m (1,200 sq ft)

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3

BER: C2

Queues of house hunters were expected to show up for two open viewings being held at 32 Brightwater in Crosshaven this week.

Glen O’Connor of DNG Michael Creedon says there has been huge interest and that he will be shocked if this modern three bed semi doesn’t exceed its guide price of €249,000.

“It’s in a development which is hugely popular with families and is a well-finished, owner-occupied home which is in superb condition,” he states.

Built in the mid 2000s, it’s an attractive 1,200 sq ft property which is situated in a cul de sac overlooking a green area at the front.

Accommodation includes a walnut floored living room with a marble fireplace as well as a kitchen dining room with modern granite topped units and integrated appliances.

There’s also a guest WC and a utility room.

Upstairs, the house has a bathroom and three bedrooms, two doubles and one single. The master bedroom at the front has pink walls, cream built-in wardrobes, and an en suite.

The owners have cut down garden maintenance by paving the driveway at the front and putting two patios at the rear including one with Indian sandstone slabs. For storage, they have three sheds at the back.

The property is located less than 1km from the waterfront at Crosshaven village, where there are shops, pubs and restaurants.

Other amenities include schools, a fun fair, a very well known yacht club, and a walkway along the Owenabue Estuary.

Mr O’Connor says that there haven’t been many three bed semis coming on the market in Brightwater, and that this one is certain to attract strong first time buyer interest.

VERDICT: A very attractive semi-d near the sea