Kieran McCarthy: Building a home on an elevated site

A split level home is suitable for an elevated site with harbour views

Areas like Monksotwn overlooking Cork Harbour offer great views but the steep inclines mean building work is not as straightforward.  File Picture: Denis Scannell

Hello Kieran

I want to build a new home on a greenfield site overlooking Cork Harbour. It has great views which is why I am considering buying it. However, the site is quite steep so I am not sure how this will impact the build. There are other homes nearby that are built on split levels.