3 James Square, Tower Street, Cork City Centre, Co. Cork, T12TWP2

3 James Square, Tower Street, Cork City Centre, Co. Cork, T12TWP2

€125,000

2 Bed1 Bath55 m²Terrace
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  • Price per m²:€2,273
  • Estimated Stamp Duty:€1,250
  • Selling Type:By Private Treaty

About 3 James Square, Tower Street, Cork City Centre, Co. Cork

Highlights

  • Attention Builders & Investors
  • Prime Renovation Opportunity
  • Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant and SEAI energy upgrade grants

Description

3 James Square, Tower Street, Cork City, T12 TWP2 Attention Builders & Investors , Prime Renovation Opportunity, An exceptional, blank-canvas mid-terrace renovation project awaiting transformation. Financial Incentives include potential for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant and SEAI energy upgrade grants. Unbeatable location nestled just a short stroll from Cork City Centre and within easy walking distance of University College Cork. Patricia Stokes Auctioneers & Valuers are delighted to bring No. 3 James Square to the market for sale. Vacant for several years, this mid-terrace house requires total renovation throughout, presenting an ideal canvas to custom design a modern urban home. Ground Floor: Entrance hall, living room, kitchen/dining room, and bathroom. First Floor: Two well-proportioned bedrooms. Requiring complete modernisation, insulation, and layout optimisation, the property offers a rare chance to completely revitalise a traditional city centre home. Positioned in a historic and vibrant pocket of Cork City, James Square off Tower Street offers the ultimate in city convenience combined with a strong community feel. Located right on the edge of the city core, residents can enjoy immediate access to high-end shopping centres, bustling culinary hotspots, cafes, and entertainment venues without ever needing a car. Perfectly placed for academics, students, and rental investors alike, with University College Cork just a short walk away. The area is also well-served by local primary and secondary schools. Local bus routes stop nearby, providing quick links across the wider Cork area, while local creches, sporting clubs, and healthcare amenities ensure everyday life is exceptionally convenient. This property’s long-term vacancy makes it a prime candidate for state-backed property support schemes to include; Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant: Having been vacant for over two years, the house should be eligible for funding designed to help buyers refurbish vacant and derelict homes. More details are available via the Government Vacant Property Grant Portal. SEAI Home Energy Upgrades: Because the dwelling requires deep structural and thermal upgrades, it is ideally positioned to leverage various Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) grants for insulation, heating systems, and overall energy efficiency. Explore options on the SEAI Home Energy Grants Page.

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School NameGreenmount Monastery National SchoolDistance390mPupils237
School NameSt Maries Of The IsleDistance480mPupils342
School NameSt Kevin's SchoolDistance610mPupils15
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School NameBunscoil Chriost RiDistance650mPupils479
School NameSt Fin Barre's National SchoolDistance680mPupils83
School NameCork Educate Together National SchoolDistance780mPupils199
School NameSt. Joseph's National SchoolDistance970mPupils217
School NameGaelscoil An Teaghlaigh NaofaDistance1.0kmPupils186
School NameScoil Maria AssumptaDistance1.1kmPupils164
School NameBlarney Street CbsDistance1.1kmPupils250
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School NameColáiste Éamann RísDistance290mPupils760
School NameCork College Of CommerceDistance520mPupils27
School NameColáiste DaibhéidDistance530mPupils183
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School NameSt. Aloysius SchoolDistance600mPupils318
School NameColáiste Chríost RíDistance800mPupils506
School NamePresentation Brothers CollegeDistance880mPupils698
School NamePresentation Secondary SchoolDistance990mPupils164
School NameSt. Angela's CollegeDistance1.2kmPupils608
School NameScoil MhuireDistance1.2kmPupils429
School NameChrist King Girls' Secondary SchoolDistance1.3kmPupils703
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TypeBusDistance320mStopFrench's QuayRoute214DestinationUniversity HospitalProviderBus Éireann
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TypeBusDistance410mStopGeorge's QuayRoute203DestinationSt. Patrick StreetProviderBus Éireann
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TypeBusDistance410mStopGeorge's QuayRoute220aDestinationSouth MallProviderBus Éireann
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TypeBusDistance410mStopGeorge's QuayRoute207DestinationSt. Patrick StreetProviderBus Éireann
TypeBusDistance410mStopGeorge's QuayRoute206DestinationSouth MallProviderBus Éireann
TypeBusDistance410mStopGeorge's QuayRoute223DestinationSouth MallProviderBus Éireann

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