Homes in Douglas, Innishannon, and Ovens from €410k

Three semi-d houses in County Cork 

Clockwise from left: 38 Melbourn Close, Donnybrook, Douglas; 22 Dromkeen View, Innishannon, Co. Cork; 50 The Willows, Classes Lake, Ovens, Cork

Donnybrook, Co. Cork
€475,000
Size	146 sq m (1571 sq ft)
Bedrooms	5
Bathrooms	3
BER	D1

This is one of those addresses where it can prove more efficient to forego the car and use a bike or walk instead if you’re heading to the local village.

No 38 Melbourn Close in Donnybrook is very near to an access point for the pleasant Ballybrack pedestrian route to Douglas village.

This five-bed semi-d is tucked away on the road leading to a cul-de-sac green just off the Calderwood development on Donnybrook Hill. Built in the 1970s, some elements are ‘of their time’ but it’s been well maintained and could be a very comfortable family home with some modernisation and upgrades.

Agent Peter Skuse of Cahalane Skuse Auctioneers notes that couples looking for “a good solid family home would not be disappointed with viewing this house and it could be very good value for the right people”.

An estate sale, it’s on an elevated site so the city lights are visible from the back garden in the evenings.

VERDICT: Versatile — the downstairs bedroom with en suite bathroom could be handy for a student in the family, an au pair, or multi-generational living.

Innishannon, Co. Cork
€475,000
Size	136 sq m (1464 sq ft)
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	3
BER	A2

Dhrom Chaoin means ‘gentle ridge’ so it’s no surprise that No 22 Dromkeen View is up a hill from the town of Innishannon.

This four-bed semi-detached house is a relatively ‘new kid in town’ at only three years old. “It’s in excellent condition and sits in a lovely spot in the development at the end of a cul-de-sac area,” notes agent Pat Maguire, of Pat Maguire Properties, adding that there’s a lovely south and west-facing back garden and patio at this property, which is only around 15 minutes’ drive from Cork city.

There’s air-to-water heating too. Buyers with young families will be delighted to know there’s a primary school at the entrance to the estate — just 500m away. And a short walk down the hill is the main street of Innishannon.

This Castlerock Homes development is so new there haven’t been too many resales yet but a neighbouring one is on the Property Price Register for €550k just a year ago, while a few other addresses here went for €520,000-plus as well.

VERDICT: Sitting pretty at Innishannon, this house is supremely handy for heading further into lovely West Cork and also very commutable to the city.

Ovens, Cork
€410,000
Size	81 sq m (872 sq ft)
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2
BER	C2

A Corner site and in a cul-de-sac? Well, no wonder there’s strong interest in this three-bed semi-d in Ovens.

No 50 The Willows at Classes Lake is drawing attention from two distinct kinds of potential buyers.

Of course it’s going to appeal to first-time-buyers as it’s super commutable with bus stops at the entrance to the development, Ballincollig town centre only moments away, and immediate access to the Ballincollig bypass.

Interestingly, it’s also proving attractive to people living further into the county who are keen to move closer to amenities while still having fresh air and rural accessibility.

This 2000-built house is in top notch decorative condition and has that lovely advantage of a large south-facing back garden.

“It’s a super spot indeed at the top of a cul-de-sac and you’ve got a 24-hour 220 bus stop really close by and this home is ready for immediate occupancy,” notes Tirza Hourihane of Sherry FitzGerald.

There’s a bright open-plan kitchen/dining room with double doors opening onto the back garden so that’s going to be handy for parties or even just an alfresco lunch. And upstairs two of the three bedrooms are doubles.

VERDICT: A class spot at Classes Lake for this ready-to-go three-bed semi-d.