19 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Recently we have featured some fine houses with prices north of €1 million. What makes them attractive is their size, and architectural style. If you wallet is thinner then you can have the latter as a cheaper price. How? but a Gate Lodge rather than a stately home... Read More
18 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie An elegant well-proportioned Georgian country house dated circa 1860 5.6 hectares/13.84 acres Croquet Lawn Grass Tennis Court A modern 15 bay horse stable An all-weather horse area all within easy reach of Cork City What: Lissardagh House, Lissarda, Co Cork, P14 K002 5.60 Where: Cork 29 km. from... Read More
17 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Generally, when I see ‘Viewing by appointment only’ on a listing I know it must be a gem; the sort of place where if such a warning was not in place all-and-sundry would be traipsing inside for a look-see. This is an apartment in an exclusive complex so... Read More
16 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Property for sale: Located just off the Ballincollig end of the Carrigrohane Straight Road, it’s a haven of peace, yet it’s just minutes from the City, or Ballincollig. These days the stately property called Carrogrohane Lodge is accessed via a housing estate. This is because the gate lodge... Read More
16 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie With an asking price of €675,000 this is a detached 4 bedroom executive-style residence on approx 1.5 acres at: White House, Leemount, Carrigrohane, Cork. It’s situated on an elevated site with panoramic views. With scope for possible development of the side lawn – suitable, perhaps, for swimming pool... Read More
16 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The local Estate Agent describes it as a “sumptuous historic substantial period residence” standing on 10 acres of beautiful south-facing pastures and views over Owenabue River Valley. This 6,000 sq. ft residence offers a stunning interior with original period features throughout. The residence dates from 1750 & 1850.... Read More
12 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Rents fall 2.1% in April as Covid-19 takes it toll Nationally rents fell by 2.1% on average in April, compared to March, according to the latest Rental Report by Daft.ie, reflecting the economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. This is the largest monthly decrease in over 11 years.... Read More
2 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What: Lee Mount, Lovers Walk, Cork city, a luxurious 5 bedroom property which has fantastic views of the River Lee It is the first mansion on Lover’s Walk, as your drive up the Hill The red-brick mansion, as seen from outside Pairc Ui Chaoimh, across the River Lee... Read More
1 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie We cannot guarantee that you’ve never heard of this property, but it’s likely you haven’t, and that is a compliment for the impressive holding because it’s a true gem in the Countryside tucked away behind gates, behind a gatehouse, along a tree-lined private driveway, and surrounded by trees!... Read More
1 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Where: T12 H9WT, in a private estate of architect-designed homes, next to Maryborough Hotel, Douglas, Cork Property Description Savills proudly presents 15 Maryborough Orchard, a handsome architect designed five bedroom family home in pristine decorative order throughout. Situated on a landscaped approx. 0.3 acre corner site which is... Read More
29 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie There is a historic house in Douglas, and if you live in Cork then – unbeknownst to you – you will have travelled past it many times. It is called ‘Douglas Hall’ and borders the Well Road. It’s a U shaped property Indeed the Western Wall of the... Read More
29 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Arbutus Lodge’ in Montenotte – A Cork house with a complex history is for sale again In Cork, the word ‘Arbutus’ is associated with gastronomic success. There is currently a business called Arbutus Bread, which is lead by Declan Ryan. He turned to bread making in 1999, and... Read More
