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Price Comparison: What can I buy in Co Cork for under €700,000?

We’re in Carrigaline, Whitegate and Mallow this week.

THIS WEEK, WE’VE headed to the largest county in Ireland to find out what you can get for €700,00 or under in the current climate.

We know it’s easy to get carried away when it comes to house hunting but budgeting is important. If you’re looking to buy in Cork, let us do some of the work for you with these top picks.

Five-bed, detached, Carrigaline – €700,000

Glounatouig House, located at Raffeen Bridge is a spacious five-bed home with four bathrooms. It spans 280 m², is set on over an acre of landscaped gardens and includes a private tennis court. The property features three separate living rooms, an upgraded kitchen with a large island and a bright dining area that opens to a patio. 

There’s also a versatile annex that can serve as a granny flat or another living space. The first floor has five double bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes and the attic is converted into a large office and storage area. The property is located within minutes of Carrigaline, Ringaskiddy, Cork City and the airport, making it an ideal blend of country living with easy access to urban amenities. 

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Five-bed, detached, Carrigaline – €625,000

11 West Avenue has a floor area of 158 m² and is located in a sought-after, mature estate on the Cork side of Carrigaline. The house has a private south-facing garden, a large patio and a spacious detached garage with access from a paved driveway. 

Interior highlights include a sunroom, a modern kitchen with new appliances, two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and a versatile walk-in wardrobe that can easily be converted into a fifth bedroom. Situated on a cul-de-sac, this home provides a perfect mix of comfort and convenience.

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Four-bed, detached, Whitegate – €600,000

This home in Careystown is set on two acres in Whitegate. A charming house, it was originally built in the late 1800s and extended in the early 2000s. It features a grand entrance hall, spacious sitting, dining and living rooms, a kitchen with dining area and a sunroom overlooking landscaped gardens. The ground floor also includes a flexible office or potential bedroom, a utility room and a bathroom. 

Upstairs, three double bedrooms offer comfort, with two en suite bathrooms and a main bathroom. The exterior has a landscaped garden, a fish pond, a sunny patio and a large yard with old farm buildings prime for renovation. 1.1 km from Whitegate Village and 12 km from Midleton, with easy access to Cork City, this historic home offers the best of both town and country worlds.

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Four-bed, detached, Mallow – €490,000

This stunning architect-designed home offers three floors of living space and is set on a 1.4 acre site. The home features four spacious bedrooms, including two with en suite bathrooms. The ground floor includes a grand entrance hall, living room with a gas fireplace, sitting room with a solid fuel stove and a large kitchen and dining room that leads to a sunroom. 

The first floor has a home office, while the second floor is an open plan space ideal for a gym or games room. A detached garage with a loft, motorised door, and toilet complements the property. Located just minutes from Mallow and Lombardstown, with easy access to major roads, this home is close to local amenities, schools and plenty of things to do. The property features manicured gardens, a stream and a large patio for enjoying the outdoors.

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