The setting is just south of the approach to Ballincollig west of Cork city, and just north of the game-changing Ballincollig N40 bypass. First up then was, indeed, No 1, built on what had been a patch used for growing strawberries, the owners who’ve been here from day one recall. All units are topped with black granite, and appliances span the likes of Siemens, Miele, De Dietrich, Belling and Kenwood. Separately, there’s a utility , cloak room of the hall with guest WC, and a front facing family living/drawing room, with open fireplace, in a sandstone surround. VERDICT: A family home for the long haul.

Source: Irish Examiner April 05, 2019 23:03 UTC