Well-maintained and energy efficient €450k Blarney home is solid family fare

Castle views and room to grow in Blarney

44 Castleowen, Blarney, Co. Cork

Blarney, Co Cork
€450,000
Size	110 sq m (1184 sq ft)
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	3
BER	B

You couldn’t blame this four-bed detached Blarney house for feeling like its carport’s days are numbered. Take a stroll around the estate when you visit No 44 Castleowen and see just how many homes have converted their carports into extra living space. New owners here may very well go down the same route eventually, though the carport is actually very useful in itself.

Built in 1980, this B-rated home has had some practical upgrades over the years. These include the addition of a Hive remote heating system, an EV charger in the carport, and a large south-facing deck to the back of the house.

There’s a nicely maintained green to the front of this 110 sq m property. And downstairs there’s a cleverly zoned open-plan living area layout.

Dual-aspect, this room has solid oak flooring and a central marble and cast-iron fireplace as well as french doors out to the back garden.

There’s solid oak cabinetry in the kitchen which also has an integrated Hotpoint double oven and Belling induction hob.

The hallway has original parquet flooring as well as an open riser staircase to the upper level. Upstairs, three of the four bedrooms are doubles, and the main one has its own bathroom.

Located only 650 metres from the centre of Blarney and with views of Blarney Castle from the upstairs it’s no surprise this €450k house is attracting attention from the area.

“As well as first-time buyer interest we have families already living in the area keen to view and trade up to this property,” notes Sean McCarthy of ERA Downey McCarthy, adding that the house is already under offer. “It’s a super detached house and the superb space it has as well as the location are the main attractions for people.” There are primary and secondary schools close by and public transport runs to the city centre and on to Mahon Point. Locally there are gastropub and café options too.

VERDICT: A versatile living area layout and the potential to expand into its useful carport are among this Blarney home’s attractions. Solid family fare

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