Penthouse panorama at €385k Cork city centre apartment

On Fitton Street, the apartment comes with a wraparound terrace

Apartment 17, Quay House, Fitton Street

Fitton St, Cork city
€385,000
Size	74 sq m (797 sq ft)
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	2
BER	D1

LIVING on the top floor of an apartment block generally guarantees better views, more natural light, and less foot traffic — what’s not to like? Even better if you’ve bagged the penthouse, the premium unit in a scheme.

Quay House, Fitton Street, Cork

There’s a penthouse up for grabs right now at Quay House, on Fitton St, tucked in behind South Mall, at Cork city centre’s core. Its best feature — aside from location — is a generous wraparound roof terrace that dishes up some smashing viewpoints.

 The Gothic Revival steeple of Holy Trinity Church looms large and there are super views over the Lee towards Union Quay. Access to the terrace is excellent: from both double bedrooms and the main open-plan kitchen/ dining/ living space.

On the market with Laura Pratt of Lisney SIR, she says the 800sq ft penthouse, aka Apartment 17, is “well-presented” and “ideal for first-time buyers or investors”, given its location and the fact it’s a secure resident complex.

 Management fees are €1,760pa and the agent says a rent cap does not apply. The guide price is €385,000.

Fitton Street

View across the Lee to Union Quay

Early interest includes downsizers and investors, particularly people living abroad, who have sold their main home, but want a base in Ireland.

VERDICT: As city-central as it gets. Roof terrace is a bonus.