Cork Property Thread

Spideoige wrote: »

Been on the market at least a few years, must be some issues other than the road.

Didn't realize it was up that long, ya must be something else. Its a perfect location. I'll look into it, maybe the noise is horrendous.

Does anyone know much about this new development of 4 bed detached in Carrigaline? - https://www.daft.ie/new-home-for-sale/abbeylane-road-carrigaline-co-cork/3219283

rob316 wrote: »

Very interested in this. It's about 500m from the main road and 10 mins from ballincolig. Massive garden.

https://www.daft.ie/for-sale/bungalow-farran-ovens-ballincollig-co-cork/1519052

That’s been up for years, must be some issue.

Augeo wrote: »

Well you claim the brewery was knocked for nothing, that's obviously not the case, there has been considerable investment on the site that has manifested itself in what can be seen there now
And what's there now was supposed to be built there unless they've gone rogue, which they haven't

Yera, I just liked having the oldest brewery in Ireland there (and the Beamish too ). Could have lived with them knocking it for an event centre and rehearsal rooms that would bring life, music and business to the town. I guess I'm just sickened when I see the cultural type things being knocked\not built - hence the reason I included the Brewery site in my list. Seems that permission is granted for large scale developments with artistic(Event Centre) environmental(green spaces) food(Capital building) and living(apartments changed to offices) elements, then those elements are dropped after the land is cleared. Maybe that happens outside of Ireland too. Kinda comes across as a bit rogue to me

rob316 wrote: »

A friend of mine inherited this, and has it up for sale. I helped him refurbish it years ago, the price is ridiculous though, its absolutely tiny inside. The pictures make it look far bigger.

https://irishandeuropean.ie/property/113-high-street-cork-city-co-cork/

I was looking at that on Daft recently alright. The location is great, arguably, but 44 sqm with almost no outside space is really cramped. Potential for serious traffic noise from the junction and road outside as well.

Reminds me of this one, which has been up for a while: https://www.daft.ie/for-sale/end-of-terrace-house-the-lodge-1a-thomond-square-co-cork/2845239
Nice location, nice finish, but nearly 200k for 33 sqm? You might be able to swing a cat, if you were very careful about it..

Some asking price on this end up not far off half a mill I'd say

https://www.daft.ie/for-sale/detached-house-49-lisheen-fields-ovens-co-cork/3265436

donnaille wrote: »

Does anyone know much about this new development of 4 bed detached in Carrigaline? - https://www.daft.ie/new-home-for-sale/abbeylane-road-carrigaline-co-cork/3219283

I have a bit of experience with this one. What questions have you?

I actually don't know much about the developer so I can't help there. As far as I'm aware though it's been the same developer the whole way through.

The developer began by building the first 5, and is now starting on the second 5. I believe he expects the last houses to be handed over in about 16 months (I'd never believe any builder when they say this though). Chimneys aren't a thing in some new build developments (Janeville has none).


I fully agree regarding the layout. I'm in the same boat as you, and that is turning me off a bit. If I'm to trade up, I think I would like at least 2 living rooms on the ground floor, not including the living space attached to the kitchen. The Janeville 4 bed detached will go on the market at about €450k and will have a very similar layout to these. The quality of finish in Abbeylane will be much higher though, eg the corner window in the back room compared to normal windows in Janeville.

Overall I think the houses are really nice, and if you don't need a dedicated playroom downstairs than the layout should be ok. South facing gardens too. By the time they're finished the new western relief road will be opening so traffic might be a bit better too. I'm sorry I can't help you with some of your more technical queries

Mr.CoolGuy wrote: »

I actually don't know much about the developer so I can't help there. As far as I'm aware though it's been the same developer the whole way through.

The developer began by building the first 5, and is now starting on the second 5. I believe he expects the last houses to be handed over in about 16 months (I'd never believe any builder when they say this though). Chimneys aren't a thing in some new build developments (Janeville has none).


I fully agree regarding the layout. I'm in the same boat as you, and that is turning me off a bit. If I'm to trade up, I think I would like at least 2 living rooms on the ground floor, not including the living space attached to the kitchen. The Janeville 4 bed detached will go on the market at about €450k and will have a very similar layout to these. The quality of finish in Abbeylane will be much higher though, eg the corner window in the back room compared to normal windows in Janeville.

Overall I think the houses are really nice, and if you don't need a dedicated playroom downstairs than the layout should be ok. South facing gardens too. By the time they're finished the new western relief road will be opening so traffic might be a bit better too. I'm sorry I can't help you with some of your more technical queries

I think that it's a bit of a grim set up. Having only ten houses has it's merits but it feels so detached from everywhere else around it despite having a feel of a large housing estate. Having one less house here and giving a bit more space to each house would have worked I think. I see on the planning file that one house will go to Cork County Council. If it had been nine houses they would not have been required to do that. Although I suppose they just wanted to fit in what they could in the space and probably knew they'd get that kind of asking price in any case. I just don't see what sets this apart from Janeville or Castle Heights.

donnaille wrote: »

I do agree, they have built it like a street in any of the estates mentioned - reducing by 1-2 houses could have made a lovely small estate...although seems to be a challenge to get planning for those type of smaller developments now.

The planning file mentions a unit offsite, in Carrigaline village to comply with Part V requirements.

I didn't realise it would be an off-site unit. That's fair enough! It'll be interesting to see how quickly these houses go, they're pricey enough so I don't think it'll be too quick of a turnaround.

Bhail wrote: »

Does anybody have/know any experience of Donnybrook?

https://www.daft.ie/for-sale/semi-detached-house-1-daneswood-donnybrook-douglas-co-cork/3252020

Most options in Maryborough are too expensive.
I like that this estate is small. Less through traffic and noise?

This is on the opposite side of Douglas then, at Moneygurney then.

https://www.daft.ie/for-sale/semi-detached-house-58-fort-hill-moneygurney-douglas-co-cork/3252348

But then this is starting off cheaper than both of the others. Quite a bit. Is there any particular reason? Does anyone currently or ever live in any of these areas?

https://www.daft.ie/for-sale/terraced-house-40-belmont-avenue-rochestown-co-cork/3199362

Donnybrook is a quite and safe neighborhood with good access to the woods and Douglas. The only drawback can be traffic in the mornings when schools are on.

Bhail wrote: »

Does anybody have/know any experience of Donnybrook?

https://www.daft.ie/for-sale/semi-detached-house-1-daneswood-donnybrook-douglas-co-cork/3252020

Most options in Maryborough are too expensive.
I like that this estate is small. Less through traffic and noise?

This is on the opposite side of Douglas then, at Moneygurney then.

https://www.daft.ie/for-sale/semi-detached-house-58-fort-hill-moneygurney-douglas-co-cork/3252348

But then this is starting off cheaper than both of the others. Quite a bit. Is there any particular reason? Does anyone currently or ever live in any of these areas?

https://www.daft.ie/for-sale/terraced-house-40-belmont-avenue-rochestown-co-cork/3199362

In my opinion Donnybrook is gone quiet enough, mix of elderly/older families/young families. Daneswood itself is at the start of a quiet enough road, just servicing the houses in the various estates off it. The Donnybrook hill can be a nightmare for traffic but Daneswood would be a 10-15 minute walk to Douglas village/local schools...etc and the uphill parts aren't that steep. it would have a bus every 20/30 minutes or so (the 207 which stops at 11pm-ish), the ballybrack walkway (mangla) can have gangs of teens, but in general is a much utilised by locals walkway to the village since it was done up lately. Internet services can be hit or miss depending on the estate.



in my opinion Maryborough is mostly young families/working professionals, quite a bit of trouble with teens around the mount oval/Broadale woods and garyduff woods area's which both those houses would be close to. you wouldn't really be walking to Douglas village from them either it would take you about 40+ minutes to walk the Maryborough hill, also coming back up it's much steeper than the donnybrook hill which puts people off walking or cycling up it (although it does have a dedicated cycle lane)

it's serviced by the 220 bus which is 24 hours (handy for nights out). Traffic coming down the Maryborough hill can easily back up in the mornings and is likely to get worse with 1000's of houses currently being built up there. but you do have feeder roads to carrigaline/rochestown road as options. Internet is generally great with Siro in the area in most of the estates.

leahyl wrote: »

Not surprised, what an odd looking back garden!

Indeed. On a very busy road also.

liam7831 wrote: »

Was previously advertised at €475 now €490.

https://www.daft.ie/for-sale/detached-house-orchard-view-sweeney-146-s-hill-rathpeacon-blarney-co-cork/3285027

That house has been on the market several times over the last 20 years. Not sure if it ever sold.

Asked about one today and already over 10%\ 40k above asking less than week after going up. Not seeing any sign it is slowing down. This one has great garden, location and aspect but likely needs work and extension at some point. Ppl not being put off by construction / renovation costs going through roof it seems and not just houses already done up getting big prices. Great property tbf.