Homes in Ballycotton, Ballintemple, and Grange from €565k

Sea views, a wealth of public transport, and American-inspired mid-century style

Clockwise from left: Massabielle, 6 Woodvale, Road, Beaumont, Cork; Chapel Road, Ballycotton, Co. Cork; 49 The Marlings, Grange Heights, Douglas, Co. Cork

Chapel Road, Ballycotton
€595,000
Size	188sq m (2024 sq ft)
Bedrooms	6
Bathrooms	3
BER	C3

Buy this Ballycotton home and get sea views, of course... and also a whole other house with it. This property is actually two detached single-storey houses on 1.1 acres.

It’s not quite as simple as just going halves with a sibling or friend and moving right in as best buds and neighbours, though — these Chapel Rd properties may be suitable for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant (up to €50,000 per property).

The front one has been extended and renovated over the years, notes Kyle Kennedy, of Kennedy Estate Agents, adding that it has generous living accommodation and four bedrooms. To the rear and across the garden is an additional detached two-bed house.

“These would be ideal as multi-generational living or as a short-term rental option — live in one and do up the other one and let it out.”

You’re right on the hill above the main street in Ballycotton — The Blackbird pub is 300m away. There’s also The Salty Dog restaurant, McGrath’s bar, and The Schooner all within a few hundred metres.

In one direction, you’ve got Midleton, around a 20-minute drive away, and in the other direction is the fabulous Ballycotton Cliff Walk. Heading straight out, you’ve got the sea views and the iconic Ballycotton Island and Lighthouse, which runs tours. There’s a primary school in Ballycotton and secondary schools in Midleton. More importantly, now summer’s here, there are beaches galore... ranging from rocky coves to pebble beaches and sandy stretches.

This double property is guided at €595k.

VERDICT: A versatile investment that gives you double the property — and potential — in one of Cork’s most desirable seaside villages.

Ballintemple, Cork
€565,000
Size	130 sq m (1400 sq ft)
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2
BER	E2

Homes in suburban Beaumont are always in demand and Massabielle, featured here, has already attracted bids €20,000 above its guide price of €565,000.

The neighbourhood is a box-ticker for a multitude of reasons: reliable public transport, a wealth of green space, well-regarded schools, excellent sports facilities, and of course ease of access to Cork city centre.

The houses themselves were built around the mid-20th century and are on roomier plots than homes in many modern housing estates - which gives families with an eye to expanding down the line something to work with. Massabielle is a three-bed semi-d with a converted attic which gives good storage options. A detached garage demonstrates the space available for a future single/double/wraparound extension.

Selling this 130 sq m, three-bed Ballintemple property are Kevin Barry and Gretchen Kelleher of Barry Auctioneers.

“Houses in this location are always popular and this one comes with a detached garage and a south facing back garden,” the agents say. First time buyers and traders up who like the scope to expand are among those looking.

VERDICT: Solid home in a rock-solid location.

Grange, Cork
€635,000
Size	177 sq m (1905 sq ft)
Bedrooms	5
Bathrooms	2
BER	D2

Already a good size, this house at Grange Heights above Douglas comes with a little bit extra... specifically, planning permission to extend, and also vacant homes grant eligibility.

No 49 The Marlings is built with a strong nod to an American-inspired mid-century style with its split-level asymmetrical roof and a carport in front of the garage. A five-bed detached house, it was underpinned in 2008 and new owners could well opt to convert the garage to living space and add a first-floor side extension.

The interior is dated and new owners will want to boost that D2 energy rating but the location is top notch. Looking down over Douglas and on towards the city, this house is a short spin from the village with its two shopping centres. And there are primary schools within a few hundred metres too, with secondary schools a short bus ride away in Douglas and Turners Cross.

Elmhurst has a guide price of €635k and buyers doing their research will spot that it is on the Property Price Register with the same sale price for 2025. The current owners’ plans have changed so it’s back on the market now with the added benefit of planning permission in place.

“This house has great views from the back of the property and has a substantial garage with planning permission to convert it. There’s great scope here,” notes Michael O’Donoghue of REA O’Donoghue & Clarke.

VERDICT: A really nice size detached home in a highly popular area — with some renovations this will be a very impressive property.