This is one of those homes where the address tells only half the story. Yes, it sits within a modern residential development, but its particular position gives it something altogether more special – a front-row seat overlooking a broad green area, an unexpectedly private outlook and, beyond the rooftops and trees, a beautiful view towards the river.

The detached A-rated home extends to approximately 1,750 sq. ft. and has been designed with family life very much in mind. The accommodation is generous without being wasteful, with two reception rooms on the ground floor together with a bright open-plan kitchen/dining area, utility room and guest WC. Upstairs are four double bedrooms, including a spacious master bedroom with en-suite, together with the main family bathroom. Large windows, well-proportioned rooms and plenty of natural light give the interior an easy, comfortable feel.

But good houses can be found in many developments. It is the setting that really separates this one from others. Directly across the road is a large green area, creating an immediate sense of openness in front of the house. Better still, the homes beyond sit at a substantially lower level, their rooftops dropping away rather than rising into the view. The result is a degree of privacy and outlook that is rarely associated with estate living. From several rooms, including the master bedroom, the eye travels across the green landscape towards the river beyond, a view that adds a little bit of countryside magic to the morning routine.

And there is more space behind the house too. The rear garden is notably larger than many within the development, with a generous lawn, mature planting, patio areas and a Steeltech garden shed. There is room here for children, pets, summer barbecues and the inevitable collection of footballs, bicycles and garden furniture that seems to accompany family life.

The location completes the picture. The village and school are within easy walking distance, while Cork City lies conveniently to the east and the beaches, villages and coastline of West Cork beckon to the west. The western side of Cork City is approximately 15 minutes away, making this a particularly attractive base for those who need city connectivity but would rather come home to somewhere quieter.

Modern, spacious and energy efficient, this is undoubtedly a very comfortable family home. Yet its real appeal is harder to measure in square feet: a large garden behind, open green space in front and a river view in the distance, all the advantages of a development, with just a little taste of the countryside thrown in for free.

Services: All mains connected, fibre broadband and air to water central heating.