The contrast between a cosy, deep blue living room and light-filled open plan rear rooms at this Ballinacurra four-bed home shows that it’s more possible to achieve a blend of high-end and homely. No 21 Maple Woods, near Midleton, kicks off the kerb-appeal with its bright blue door, and continues this colour palette through several rooms. The living room has an inset stove and the warm-toned laminate floor continues throughout the ground floor. The wider location is a great bonus as this estate is right next to the newly opened Ballinacurra-Midleton pedestrian and cycle scheme. Maple Woods is just off the main Whitegate Rd, so you’re on the right track for trips to beaches at nearby Whitebay, Inch, and Guileen.

Source: Irish Examiner March 24, 2026 01:50 UTC