Starter Home: Quick sale sought for three-bed close to third-level college

Two open viewings are sure to attract plenty of interest from investors and others in this property near Cork IT, writes Trish Dromey.

A quick sale is being sought for No 5 Roslyn, Rossa Avenue, a three bed semi in Bishopstown which is new to the market with a guide of €195,000.

Located close to the entrance gates of Cork Institute of Technology, it is likely to attract instant interest from investors, but parents of CIT students were also expected to turn up for the first open viewing being held yesterday.

The 970 sq ft properly has gas heating, double glazed windows and has until recently been rented out to a family. It is said to be in reasonably good decorative condition but may need some modernising.

At the front, there’s a vinyl floored living room with a fireplace and at the rear, a kitchen dining room with fitted units and appliances and a fireplace. Under the stairs, there’s a guest WC while the first floor has three carpeted bedrooms – two doubles with fitted wardrobes and a single.

The house has parking at the front and a good sized back garden at the rear.

Located within minutes’ walk from CIT, it is also within a short drive from both Cork University Hospital and Wilton Shopping Centre.

Michael Downey of ERA Downey McCarthy says there has been a high level of interest because of the location.

He’s scheduled a second open viewing for Monday and expects a quick sale.

The Property Price Register records this property as having sold for €140,000 in October last year.

VERDICT: Expected to go above its guide

Bishopstown, Cork

Price: €195,000

Size: 91 sq m (970 sq ft)

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 1

BER: Pending