Modern Country Home for Sale in Cork City for €440,000

A five-bedroom residential property in Cork City, known as Riverview Lodge, has been listed for sale at €440,000. The home, described as a modern country style residence, is located in Riverview Gardens, a niche section of the Riverview estate in Ballyvolane.

The property is a one-off family home with a total size of 145 square meters, or approximately 1,550 square feet. According to listing data, the home features five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and holds a BER rating of C1.

Property History and Development

Riverview Lodge was constructed by the owners, Michael and Avril Murphy, for their five children. The house was built on land that had been owned by a previous generation of the family.

The development of the home is linked to a family history of construction in the region. Michael Murphy’s father, Tony Murphy, was a well-known home builder and owner of a Cork stone quarry. Tony Murphy was involved in suburban development and delivery across various Cork locations, including Douglas and Ballyvolane, for several decades.

Michael Murphy acquired one of the sites for the five-bedroom dormer home around the year 2000.

Drivers for Sale

The decision to sell Riverview Lodge follows the completion of a separate residential project. Michael and Avril Murphy undertook the renovation of a 150-year-old farmhouse located at Rathcooney, which had been owned by Avril Murphy’s grandmother.

The renovation of the farmhouse was a three-year process. Avril Murphy noted that the project required more time and financial investment than originally anticipated, stating that while they initially thought they might only need to change carpets, the project eventually required the use of a mini-digger inside the building to dig out the floors.

Market Context in Cork City

The listing of Riverview Lodge at €440,000 places it within a varied landscape of detached homes currently available in Cork City. Other detached properties in the region show a wide range of valuations, including:

• A three-bedroom home in Glanmire listed for €345,000.
• A three-bedroom home in Mayfield listed for €375,000.
• A five-bedroom home in Shanakiel, Sundays Well, listed for €695,000.
• A six-bedroom home on Model Farm Road listed for €1,150,000.
• A four-bedroom home in Blackrock listed for €1,050,000.

The Riverview Lodge property is positioned as a family-oriented home in a quiet cul-de-sac, featuring a modern country kitchen and significant bedroom capacity for its square footage.