About Rochestown
Rochestown is a suburban area in south-east Cork, positioned between Douglas, Passage West and Carrigaline, with Mahon and the wider harbour area nearby. It is largely residential, with established estates, newer housing and a generally family-oriented feel, while retaining convenient access to countryside and the coast. Local schooling is centred on nearby primary and secondary options in Rochestown, Douglas, Carrigaline and the surrounding harbour communities. Most commuting is by car or bus, with the N28, N40 and South Link Road providing useful connections towards Cork city, the Jack Lynch Tunnel, Ringaskiddy and Carrigaline. Everyday shopping is available locally and in Douglas, while Mahon Point Shopping Centre and Mahon Retail Park provide a broader range of shops, services, restaurants and leisure facilities. Residents can reach pubs, cafés and restaurants in Rochestown, Douglas, Carrigaline and Passage West, although the area is quieter and more suburban than central Cork. Parks, playing fields, coastal walks around the harbour and nearby clubs provide regular leisure options, with Rochestown Park Hotel and the broader Douglas area adding further dining, fitness and community amenities.
Property Market in Rochestown
Based on 37 properties for sale in Rochestown
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Rochestown
Schools
Independent co-educational school serving pupils from primary through secondary level.
Local boys’ primary school serving families in Rochestown and surrounding suburbs.
Nearby co-educational secondary school serving Douglas and south-east Cork communities.
Large co-educational secondary school serving Carrigaline and neighbouring harbour areas.
Established local primary school serving children in the Douglas area.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Connects south-east Cork with Ringaskiddy, Carrigaline and the Port of Cork area.
Provides cross-city access towards Cork Airport, suburbs and major regional routes.
Important road link eastwards towards Little Island, Glanmire and the M8.
Bus routes from surrounding suburbs connect Rochestown with Douglas and Cork city.
Nearby services provide links towards Carrigaline, Ringaskiddy and Cork city centre.
Amenities
Convenient parking serving the retail park’s shops and nearby commercial facilities.
Major shopping centre with retailers, cafés, restaurants, services and a cinema.
Local shopping centre offering supermarkets, shops, cafés and everyday services.
Hotel with restaurant, bar, conference facilities, gym and leisure amenities.
Visit website ↗Nearby village centre with a broad selection of cafés, restaurants, pubs and services.
Multiplex cinema providing mainstream film screenings close to Rochestown.
Convenient suburban strip with local healthcare, shops and professional services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Prominent local hotel, restaurant and events venue on Rochestown Road.
Visit website ↗Community football club providing youth and adult sporting opportunities locally.
Established Gaelic games club serving players and families across south-east Cork.
Nearby hotel and events venue serving Carrigaline and the harbour region.
Harbour-based rowing club offering local water-sports and community activities.
Properties For Sale near Rochestown
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