Sunlight and space: How one extension transformed this €395k Castlemartyr home

A five-bedroom Castlemartyr home with a bright sunroom and open-plan kitchen has drawn strong interest above its €395,000 guide

The sunroom at 4 The Willows, Gort an Óir, Castlemartyr

Castlemartyr, East Cork
€395,000
Size	154 sq m (1657 sq ft)
Bedrooms	5
Bathrooms	3
BER	B3

A WELL-EXECUTED sunroom extension made a huge difference at No 4 The Willows, Gort an Óir, a well-established housing estate on the Youghal side of Castlemartyr village.

4 The Willows, Gort an Óir

A trio of windows across its back wall frame the garden, and double doors open to a patio.

 It’s a light-filled space, where feature red brick and ceiling beams add texture and warmth. The addition of the sunroom created a more practical entertainment space, as it’s part of a greater open-plan kitchen/dining area.

At 154 sq m, No 4 is a generous home, with a separate living room, a utility, a WC, and a bedroom downstairs, and another four bedrooms overhead.

An ex-rental, it probably benefitted from a high bedroom count, but new owners may have other uses for some rooms.

It’s in good shape as its owners had moved back home prior to it coming to market. The energy rating is a solid B3.

Ed O’Donovan, of Sherry FitzGerald, says No 4 is already under offer above the €395,000 asking price.

“ I am seeing a mix of first-time buyers and families looking to trade up, many from within the estate,” the agent said. He’s also had enquiries from returning Irish workers.

The scheme is within walking distance of the loop walk at Castlemartyr Resort. It’s also close to many beaches.

VERDICT: Sunroom adds warmth and originality to this estate home. Good size for a family trading up. Attractive East Cork lifestyle on offer.