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Price comparison: What can I get around Cork for €550k or less?
Including a cottage near Ballydehob and a family home in Mallow.
GETTING TO GRIPS with a fast-changing property market is tricky, but we’re here to make things simpler. Each week, we handpick a number of homes around a similar budget, to give you a snapshot of the property landscape at a particular price point.
This week, we’re looking at properties in Co Cork priced under €550,000 – including a cottage near Ballydehob and a family home in Mallow.
Four-bed detached, Ballybane East: €525,000
Located on a mature two acre site to the north of Ballydehob village, this four-bed cottage has no shortage of charm. Originally built in 1996, an extension was added in 2007 to include a split level dining area, spiral staircase, mezzanine and balcony. The interior is in excellent condition, with features including a country-style kitchen, a feature fireplace and vaulted ceilings.
Five-bed detached, Mallow: €530,000
Tucked away in the private development of Westbury Heights, 13 Westbury Heights is a highly attractive five-bed family home. The property sits on an elevated south-facing site, allowing for panoramic views over Mallow town. The 2,600 sq ft accommodation is bright and airy throughout, and benefits from a lawned garden to both the front and rear. Mallow train station is a 10-minute walk away.
Four-bed detached, Glanmire: €525,000
Built in 2008, 4 Crawford Woods is a very well presented four-bed family home. The accommodation measures 1,990 sq ft, plus an additional 495 sq ft of attic space. There are multiple attractive features throughout, including solid walnut flooring, a cast iron fireplace and built-in bookshelves. Two of the four bedrooms benefit from an en suite bathroom, while the master bedroom boasts a walk-in wardrobe. To the rear, there’s a spacious lawn and patio area.
Four-bed detached, Skibbereen: €550,000
Sitting on one acre of beautifully landscaped gardens, this four-bed home is immediately alluring. The interior is warm and welcoming, and enjoys an abundance of natural light throughout the ground floor thanks to the sunroom. Extending from the kitchen is a covered patio area, which makes for the perfect spot to sit and enjoy the idyllic surroundings. The grounds also include a 1,000 sq ft garage, which offers multiple uses.
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