THIS WEEK WE’RE visiting the real capital – and its county – to find out what we can buy for under €700,000 in the current climate.
We know it’s easy to get carried away when it comes to house hunting but budgeting is important. If you’re looking to buy in Cork, let us do some of the work for you with these top picks.
This four-bed home in the townland of Shanavoher sits on about an acre that offers great panoramic views of the countryside. The house is surrounded by well-maintained gardens and there is plenty of parking. Built in 2009, the house spans a substantial 262 m² that includes two living rooms, a kitchen with a dining space, a utility room, a gym, and a home office.
The upper level houses bright bedrooms, with the main bedroom complete with a walk-in wardrobe and a dressing room that’s plumbed for an en suite bathroom. Located near Bweeng village and its amenities, it’s a 15 minutes from Mallow and Blarney, 20 minutes from Blackpool and 25 minutes from Cork city.
A detached home nestled in Timoleague, this four-bed spans a whopping 260 m² and is surrounded by an acre of land. With it B1 BER it’s also energy efficient, so any changes that need to be made may be mainly cosmetic. The house has a bonus of two additional attic rooms, alongside a study/office over the detached garage and workshop. The rooms inside comprise an open plan kitchen with a dining and living space along with a conservatory to one side.
There is also another separate sitting room, a laundry room and utility room along with one of the bedrooms on the ground floor. Upstairs is home to three more bedrooms and a home office. The main bedroom has its own bathroom and dressing room. The meticulously designed outdoor space provides a backdrop for relaxation and entertainment, with breathtaking sunset views. Kilbrittain, Timoleague, Bandon, Clonakilty, Kinsale and Cork city are all within easy reach of this large home.
This home in the area of Cahermee was built in 2009 and spans an impressive 442 m². It stands on a lush 2.25 acre site with great countryside views. A stone gated entrance welcomes you to landscaped gardens with mature trees. The home has a B3 BER and is flooded with natural light thanks to multiple double-height ceilings. An underground garage and heated basement expand the living options, too.
The house has underfloor heating and double glazed windows, so it’s cosy for its size. With four bedrooms in total, but with the potential for more, two have their own bathrooms. There are plenty of social spaces to choose from, too. Location-wise, this home is ten minutes from Mallow, 40 minutes from Cork city and just 1 hour from Limerick.
19 Ringcurran Rise is a four-bed home in the area of Ardbrack in Kinsale. With a floor area of 163 m², the space comprises an entrance hallway, a kitchen and dining area and a living room on the ground floor. Solid oak floors create a great flow from the hall to the living room. Upstairs, the main bedroom is large and bright with a bay window and its own bathroom.
Located in the sought-after Ringcurran Rise development, this property enjoys a corner site, providing excellent privacy while being adjacent to a peaceful green area. Charles Fort, popular Bulman Pub, and Kinsale town centre are all within easy reach.
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