Hot-to-trot location on Model Farm Road a selling point for €725k family home

Model Farm Road home will reel ‘em in, writes Catherine Shanahan

Rosenalee, Laburnum Park, Model Farm Road

Model Farm Road, Cork City
€725,000
Size	200 sq m (2153 sq ft)
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2
BER	E1

ROSENALEE, aka 14 Laburnum Park, has all the hallmarks of a solid family trade up: detached, four bedrooms, converted attic, terrific rear garden, 200 sq m of living space.

Also weighing heavily in its favour is the off Model Farm Road location, a mature Cork city suburb particularly attractive to academics and members of the medical profession - the back entrance to Cork University Hospital is a couple of hundred yards away. No 14 is also conveniently close to UCC and the Bon Secours hospital. MTU is a short bike ride away.

Rosenalee, Laburnum Park, Model Farm Road

Rosenalee, which dates to the 1950s, is in good condition, says selling agent Brian Olden of Cohalan Downing. He’s expecting to be busy given the Model Farm Road location.

Rosenalee, Laburnum Park, Model Farm Road

“The area is hot to trot at the moment,” he says, and he’s qualified to say so, as he’s active in the area, having sold other Laburnum Park homes, including Carrigboy in 2022 which went for €630,000 “and was considerably smaller than Rosenalee,” the agent says.

There’s a good range of accommodation at No 14, including two reception rooms, kitchen, dining room, guest WC and utility and the spacious converted attic offers home office options. Extending is a possibility too, into the generous rear garden or taking in an attached garage.(A buyer can take inspiration from other madeover homes in the neighbourhood).

The rear garden is a big boon, a fine size and very private.

Rosenalee, Laburnum Park, Model Farm Road

Mr Olden says the area is ideal for families of school-going kids, as it’s very close to St Catherine’s girls’ national school, as well as Gaelscoil Uí Riada. Nearby secondary schools include Mount Mercy (girls) and Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh (boys). Wilton and Bishopstown are on the doorstep and Cork city centre is a short drive away.

VERDICT: Ultra-convenient home in sought-after suburb. Classic family trade-up.