€220k East Cork home is a blank canvas for a strategic buyer

The ex-rental is in a handy location for getting to Little Island and Carrigtwohill

1 St. James' Terrace, Ballinacurra, Midleton, Co. Cork

Ballinacurra, Co Cork
€220,000
Size	88 sq m (947 sq ft)
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	1
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Commuting to the city or the industries in Little Island or Carrigtwohill — or nipping into the nearby town of Midleton — from this townhouse should be no bother.

2 St James’ Terrace is right in the centre of Ballinacurra, itself just off the main road to Whitegate. And this two-bed terraced home has an open-plan layout downstairs all ready for new owners to put their own stamp on.

It’s within walking distance of Midleton’s main street and is very handy for the long-running weekly Midleton Farmers’ Market, which takes place every Saturday morning. Heading in the other direction, you’re well on the way to Whitebay, Inch, and Guileen beaches.

An ex-rental, this property had been let to the same tenant for 12 years. It’s now freshened up and on the market for €220,000 and is ideally suited for first-time buyers, notes Mr Kennedy.

The two bedrooms and bathroom are upstairs, with a spiral staircase leading from there to the next level, which has a Velux window and built-in wardrobes.

VERDICT: This could be a very strategic home for a new buyer as it’s in a handy location and is all ready for them to decorate to their own tastes.