Homes from €295k in Cork

A three-bed semi-d in Watergrasshill; a two-bed mid-terraced home in Glanmire; and a two-bed apartment in a gated complex in Ovens

4 Barry’s Terrace, Glanmire; 17 The Lawn, Priory Court, Watergrasshill; Apartment 19 The Mews, The Oaks, Classes Lake, Ovens.

Cul-de-sac Watergrasshill home

Watergrasshill, Co Cork
€325,000
Size	102 sq m (1,100 sq ft)
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	3
BER	C3

A Cork city couple in search of an affordable home might take a trip to the village of Watergrasshill, where this three-bed semi-detached home at 17 The Lawn, Priory Court is being offered for €325,000.

“It’s more affordable than similar properties in the city or in Glanmire,” says Niamh Hegarty of Hegarty Properties, pointing out that it’s within a 25-minute drive of the city.

“It’s well maintained and modern with 102 sq m of living space, and was the first home of the owners before they moved to the seaside and rented it out.”

Behind the front-bay window is a timber-floored living room with a fireplace.

Beyond this, at the rear, is a tiled kitchen /diner separated by an archway in the centre. Off the hallway is a WC which doubles as a utility room.

The upstairs has a bathroom and three bedrooms, including one at the front with a bay window and an upgraded en suite. Outside, the property has a front driveway and a good-sized back garden with a patio.

Situated in a cul-de-sac, the house is close to a green area and is within a short walk from village amenities. Offering easy access to the M8, it’s within 20km of Cork city centre and 15km from Dunkettle.

The most recent recorded sale of a property in the 2004-built estate was of No 14, a three-bed semi-detached which sold last July for €373,500.

VERDICT: Modern three-bed semis in this price range are in short supply in Cork city and surrounding areas. The expectation is that viewings are going to be busy.

Glanmire home with scenic river views from the back

Glanmire, Co Cork
€295,000
Size	70 sq m
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	1
BER	E1

Viewers of this two-bed mid-terrace house at 4 Barry’s Terrace in Glanmire will be surprised to discover that it has scenic river views at the rear.

A gate from its small back garden opens on to the banks of the Butlerstown River where residents have planted flowers. “It’s a lovely setting and you have woodland views," says Paul Fenton of Sherry FitzGerald seeking offers of €295,000.

Previously a rental, it’s a well-kept 70 sq ft property with a living room, a kitchen/diner, two bedrooms and a bathroom.

An on-street property in Glanmire village, it’s 8 km from Cork's city centre.

VERDICT: Affordable and with river views to boot.

Two-bed apartment in Ovens

Ovens, Co Cork
€295,000
Size	60 sq m (645 sq ft)
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	1
BER	B

At the more affordable end of the property market in the Ballincollig area is Apartment 19 The Mews, at The Oaks, Classes Lake, in Ovens.

A two-bed second-floor home in a 2005-built gated complex of 24 apartments, it’s located around 2.5km from Ballincollig town centre.

Gretchen Kelleher, of Barry Auctioneers, says it’s a well-kept €295k ex-rental, which has recently been repainted and fitted with a new kitchen and flooring.

It has a kitchen/dining/living room with a balcony, two bedrooms, and a bathroom.

VERDICT: Right price to attract a young couple.