€795k Private Douglas home is in prime location and has big potential

A standout property ready for its next chapter

Eton Brae, Moneygurney, Douglas, Co. Cork

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 - 17:00

Caroline Delaney Pictures: H-Pix

Moneygurney, Cork
€795,000
Size	201 sq m (2163 sq ft) on 0.75 acre
Bedrooms	5
Bathrooms	4
BER	D1

Fresh to the market this Moneygurney home wasn’t long attracting attention.

As soon as five-bed detached Eton Brae ‘went live’ there were calls requesting viewings.

Agent Michael Downey of ERA Downey McCarthy wasn’t surprised at the level of interest: “It’s a substantial property of more than 2,000 square feet and there’s lots of potential here. Yes, it is of its era and does need to be brought up to modern standards but people can see that it’s a prime location with a very good sized home on it.” Built in 1988, Eton Brae has an ensuite bedroom on the ground level as well as four double bedrooms upstairs.

There’s plenty actual living space here too with a large bay-windowed family room, a dining room, kitchen which overlooks the back garden, and office.

There’s also a garage within the footprint of the house which new owners may well look to convert to more living space.

There are plenty mature trees and shrubs on the driveway into this house as well as around the perimeter giving a nice sense of privacy and tranquility while still being handy for getting to town or southern suburbs.

Situated between Garryduff and Maryborough Hill, near Douglas Nursing Home, it’s just a nine-minute spin to shopping centres at Douglas, and about a quarter of an hour’s drive to pharma industries at Ringaskiddy.

There are primary schools within a kilometre and also in Douglas; with secondary schools in Rochestown and Douglas.

And there are transport options with bus stops not too far away including the orbital 220 bus between Ovens and Carrigaline/Crosshaven.

Interest so far is coming from people living in the area — with some people having already sold their houses and others ‘on the market’. The chance to create a modern home to their own tastes is a big driver here, notes Mr Downey, acknowledging that the D1 energy rating will likely be a key part of any future renovations of this €795k property.