Three homes from €245k

A two-bed terraced home at the Lough; a loft-style townhouse in Midleton; and an apartment with water views at Passage West

L-R: 59 The Stables, Mill Rd, Midleton; 15 Mariner’s Quay, Passage West; 12 St Joseph’s Terrace, Gould St, The Lough

Long back garden at €265k Lough home

Gould St, Cork city
€265,000
Size	83sq m (893sq ft)
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	1
BER	G

Well-kept, well-located, and affordable, this two-bed, mid-terrace house, No 12 St Joseph’s Terrace, Gould St, The Lough, has been attracting a lot of first-time buyer attention.

Linda O’Donovan, of Bowe Property, says, “The location, within a 15-minute walk from the city centre, along with the affordability of the €265,000 guide, is making it very popular.” The long back garden adds to its appeal.

Built in the 1900s, the property has been renovated by the current owners, who put in a new kitchen, fitted a composite front door, and also replaced the flooring.

Offering 83sq m of living space, it has two timber-floored living rooms with fireplaces. In an extension at the rear, it has a bathroom and a small, modern kitchen, while the upstairs has two timber-floored bedrooms.

Part of a long terrace, the property has a small front patio enclosed by a low wall and a 22-metre back garden. Some neighbouring houses have used their gardens for extensions, so this could be an option.

Although the property has double glazing and gas central heating, the BER rating is a G, so an energy upgrade will be a factor and perhaps an SEAI grant.

Located just a short walk from The Lough wildfowl sanctuary, the property is within a 15-minute walk of the gates of UCC.

“Most of the interest, so far, has been from young couples, but we also expect the house to appeal to investors,” says Ms O’Donovan, who has already had a bid at the asking price.

VERDICT: Affordably priced and ready to live in.

Love the loft life at €250k Midleton townhouse

Midleton, Co Cork
€250,000
Size	88 sq m (947 sq ft)
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	1
BER	B

New York loft-style living is on offer at this two-bed, mid-terrace townhouse, no 59 The Stables, Mill Rd, near Midleton town centre.

“It’s an upside-down house, which, on the upper level, has a bright living/dining/kitchen area with a vaulted ceiling and balcony overlooking the river,” says Kyle Kennedy, of Kennedy Estate Agents.

Previously rented, it’s been vacant for two years and the downstairs has been renovated. It has two bedrooms and a bathroom, as well as its loft-style, high-windowed upstairs living space.

VERDICT: Scope to decorate creatively.

Waterviews at €245k Passage West apartment

Passage West, Co Cork
€245,000
Size	60 sq m (645 sq ft)
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	2
BER	C1

New owners of No 15 Mariner’s Quay, Passage West, won’t have to do anything except admire the waterfront views from the second-floor apartment.

“The current owners redecorated thoroughly, putting in a new kitchen, replacing the flooring, and also renovating the en suite and the balcony,” says Johnny O’Connor, of Barry auctioneers.

The 60sq m apartment has an open-plan living/dining/kitchen with grey units and a small balcony overlooking the harbour. It also has a bathroom, two bedrooms (one en suite), and a parking space.

VERDICT: Ready to go.