On the hunt for a unique home in Cork City?

If you’re the kind of buyer who would take an original fireplace over a shiny new kitchen any day of the week, this Sundays Well townhouse might be worth a look.

No. 31 Sundays Well Avenue has just come to the market for €305,000, and while it may need a little imagination, there’s no shortage of character packed into its 113 sq m.

Dating back to 1900, the end-of-terrace home stretches across three floors and still has plenty of its original features intact.

Think high ceilings, exposed beams, feature fireplaces and traditional shutters – the sort of details that are increasingly hard to find in city homes.

The front sitting room is particularly charming, with a feature fireplace, original shutters and plenty of period detailing, while the open-plan kitchen and dining area has an old stove that adds another lovely touch of history.

There are five bedrooms and two bathrooms, making it a surprisingly roomy property despite its townhouse proportions.

Upstairs, the three bedrooms on the second floor retain exposed beams and other original details, while there’s also an attic offering some useful storage space.

Outside, there’s an enclosed rear yard accessed from the kitchen, while the front of the property has an attractive rendered façade with an arched window detail.

And then there’s the location.

Sundays Well is one of those Cork neighbourhoods where you can be close to the city while still feeling slightly removed from the hustle and bustle. The property is within walking distance of Cork city centre, UCC, the Mardyke and Fitzgerald’s Park, with plenty of local amenities nearby.

Guiding at €305,000, it could appeal to someone looking for a city home with a bit of history rather than a freshly built house where everything looks suspiciously identical.

 

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Of course, as with any period property, there may be work involved and frantic bidding to contend with – but for buyers who love old houses, original details and homes with a story to tell, there’s plenty here to get excited about.

31 Sundays Well Avenue is being sold by Hegarty Properties, and you can check out the full listing here.