Itching to move into a home with more space?

Affordable properties with decent square footage are like hen’s teeth at the moment, but if you’re happy to investigate options outside of the city, there’s plenty of room to manoeuvre.

Taking on a short commute could reward you with perks such as a guest room for an au pair, a detached garage or an 11ft ceiling in your drawing room… something to consider if you have a growing family (or Downton Abbey notions).

Here are three large homes currently for sale for €270,000 or less in Mallow:

1. No.1 Shortcastle Street, Mallow, Co. Cork

Guide price: €235,000

This elegant four-bedroom, three-storey Georgian home has been recently renovated in a charming, eclectic style. A short five-minute walk to Mallow Train Station and 30-minutes by car to Cork City, the property sits on a terrace of three elegant period homes fronted by smart iron railings. Highlights include the spacious drawing room with its 11ft high ceiling, shuttered windows and original fireplace, while the courtyard garden was made for sipping evening G&Ts in the summer.

Arrange a viewing here. 

2. Wallstown, Castletownroche, Mallow, Co. Cork

Guide price: €270,000

Built on a large site with stunning views of the Ballyhoura mountains, this is a roomy home that needs nothing more than a decor update. With four bedrooms, one en suite, there’s a very grand staircase in the entrance hallway (perfect for the annual Christmas photo) and the living room opens onto a large garden. There’s even a detached garage.

Arrange a viewing here. 

3. Ardaprior, Mallow, Co. Cork

Guide price: €265,000

With five bedrooms and three bathrooms, this dormer bungalow boasts scenic country views and plenty of space for a family to spread out. An office could potentially be used as a sixth bedroom for guests (or a playroom for all that Lego) and there’s a huge, freshly landscaped garden that would be ideal for a pair of goalposts. The master bedroom is en suite with a walk-in wardrobe too.

Arrange a viewing here. 

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