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€375,000 (€2,259 per m²)
"Avoca", South Douglas Road, Turners Cross, Cork
€375,000
| Beds | 4 beds |
| Price | €375,000 |
| Property Type | Semi-Detached House |
| Size | 166 meters2 |
| Energy Rating | BER-E2 |
| Refreshed on | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Eircode | T12DHK3 |
| Group Name | ERA Downey McCarthy |
| Sales License Number | 002584 |
Description
Garry O’Donnell of ERA Downey McCarthy Auctioneers is delighted to present to the market this superbly located four/five bedroom semi-detached period residence, ideally positioned on the highly sought after South Douglas Road in Cork. The property enjoys close proximity to a host of local amenities, including primary and secondary schools, UCC, regular bus routes to Cork city centre, Douglas and Wilton, as well as an excellent selection of bars, restaurants, and convenient access to the N27 and N40 road networks. While the property would benefit from some refurbishment, it offers generous and well proportioned living and bedroom accommodation throughout. To the rear, a spectacular garden provides exceptional potential for further development, subject to the necessary planning permission. The ground floor accommodation comprises a welcoming reception hallway, a bright living room, a spacious lounge (which could alternatively serve as a fifth bedroom), a formal dining room, and a kitchen. At first floor level, there are two large double bedrooms, a rear hall, a shower room, and a main family bathroom while the second floor boasts two additional well proportioned double bedrooms.
Accommodation
Steps from the main footpath allow access to the raised front garden, which is laid to lawn with options to develop a parking driveway as previously permitted under Planning Ref 14/36157. The property offers an attractive façade. The rear of the property has a spectacular rear garden allowing scope for further development and will serve as a fantastic family amenity. It also includes a lean-to garden shed, with plumbing and power for a washing machine and dryer.
Rooms
Porch - 1.0m x 1.58m An open porch with attractive tile flooring and centre light piece allows access to a timber door with glass side panelling and fan light opens on to the main reception hallway. Reception Hallway - 7.01m x 1.9m The hallway features carpet flooring laid over ornate tiles. The area is finished with original skirting and architraves, one centre light piece, one radiator, and under stair storage. Living Room - 5.03m x 3.88m The main living room has a feature bay window to the front of the property, carpet flooring, open fireplace, one centre light piece, one radiator, picture rail, and 2.9m high ceilings. Lounge/Bedroom 5 - 3.43m x 3.56m This versatile room could serve a multiple of uses to include a second living area, ground floor bedroom or formal dining room. There is one window to the rear of the property, one centre light piece, one radiator, carpet flooring and two power points. Dining Room - 3.86m x 3.07m Located to the rear of the reception hallway, the dining area has one window to the side of the property, and a PVC door with glass panelling allowing access to the rear yard. The room has one centre light piece, one radiator, one fireplace, ample power points, and an open arch allows access to the extended kitchen. Kitchen - 2.29m x 3.3m The dual aspect kitchen features fitted units at eye and floor level, one window to the side of the property, one window to the rear, one centre light piece, one radiator, vinyl flooring and ample power points. First Floor Stairs and Landing - 3.16m x 1.93m The stairs and first floor landing area has attractive neutral decor and newly laid carpet flooring. Bedroom 1 - 3.61m x 5.61m A superb main double bedroom has two windows to the front of the property, new carpet flooring, one centre light piece and one radiator. Bedroom 2 - 3.46m x 3.54m A spacious double bedroom has one window to the rear of the property with carpet flooring, one centre light piece, and one radiator. Rear Hall - 2.93m x 0.9m Accessed off the half landing, this rear hall allows access to the shower room and bathroom. There is one Velux window, carpet flooring and access to a hot press which is shelved for storage. Shower Room - 1.84m x 2.02m The shower room has a two piece suite including an electric shower, one window to the side of the property, one centre light piece, one radiator, vinyl flooring and an extractor fan. Bathroom - 1.88m x 2.02m The bathroom features a three piece suite with one window to the side of the property. The room is finished with a centre light piece, new vinyl flooring, PVC panelling to the bath area, one radiator, and the gas boiler is housed within this room. Second Floor Stairs and Landing - 3.46m x 1.91m A full staircase from the first floor landing allows access to the second floor. This area has one window to the rear, carpet flooring, and access to two additional bedrooms are gained from the landing. Bedroom 3 - 3.71m x 5.67m This spacious double bedroom is finished with carpet flooring and has one window to the front of the property. There is one centre light piece, one wall-mounted light piece, one radiator, two power points, and an attractive wood-panelled ceiling. Bedroom 4 - 3.54m x 3.39m This large double bedroom is finished with carpet flooring and has one window to the front of the property. There is one centre light piece, one wall-mounted light piece, one radiator, and built-in storage.
Features
Approx. 166 Sq. M. / 1787 Sq. Ft. BER E2 with potential to increase to A3 Underpinned & certified in 2009 Spectacular rear garden allowing for future development subject to FPP Previous planning permission granted to build vehicular driveway to the front - Planning Ref 14/36157 Built c. 1930 Four/five spacious bedrooms Gas fired central heating Sought after location close to all amenities 15 minute walk to Cork city centre Easy access to N27 & N40 road network
BER Details
BER: E2 BER No.100096817
Directions
Please see Eircode T12 DHK3 for directions.
Disclaimer
The above details are for guidance only and do not form part of any contract. They have been prepared with care but we are not responsible for any inaccuracies. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but any intending purchaser or tenant should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy himself / herself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. In the event of any inconsistency between these particulars and the contract of sale, the latter shall prevail. The details are issued on the understanding that all negotiations on any property are conducted through this office.
"Avoca", South Douglas Road, Turners Cross, Cork, T12 DHK3
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ERA Downey McCarthy
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PSRA No. 002584
Negotiator: Garry O'Donnell
Date created: Apr 30, 2026
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