Bella Vista Ballinlough Road Cork, Ballinlough, Co. Cork

Set on the Ballinlough Road within walking distance of the city centre Lisney are delighted to present Bella Vista to the market for sale. This three bedroomed semi detached home was constructed in 1910 and offers 937 sq. ft of space laid out over two levels and retains much of its original external fabric. Given its age the property abouts internally with features, charm and character expected from a home of this era with bay windows and interconnecting rooms as well as a lovely mature south facing rear garden. This home is within easy walking distance of Cork City Centre, with Blackrock Village, Douglas Village and Mahon point all close by. Ballinlough as a location offers every facility one could require, including Ballinlough Community Centre and Tennis Club, Leisure World at the Gus Healy Swimming pool, O’Driscoll Supermarket,,Pharmacy, Post Office and much more. There are an abundance of both primary and secondary schools all within easy access of the property and include: Our Lady of Lourdes National School, St. Anthony’s Boys National School, Rockboro National School, Eglantine Girls National School, Ashton Comprehensive, Regina Mundi Secondary School, Christ The King, Colaiste Chriost Ri, and Douglas Community School. Several bus routes (e.g. 207, 216 and 220) are within a short stroll of the property, providing exceptionally convenient public transport links into the city centre to all its schools and third level options as well as a host of additional amenities. This home is fully enclosed to the front retaining small garden area with original cast-iron railings and gates. Pedestrian gate to access this landscaped space. The rear garden is lawned and enclosed with mature planting. A garden shed for all those storage needs is located to the back of the rear garden. A covered pathway to the side gives access directly to the kitchen. This home has been enhanced over the years with the installation of oil fired central heating and double glazed windows. As a result it returns a D2 Ber energy rating. This home is well worth visiting to appreciate all that it has to offer. Entrance Hall Double glazed PVC entrance door finished with fan light overhead and glazed sections with feature windows. This entrance hall is welcoming and finished with carpet Lounge (3.90m x 3.20m )Located to the front of the home this room is accessed off the entrance hall and has feature bay window complete with panelled detail. This room is spacious and bright and enjoys double doors with glazed insets to the family room. This feature allows these two rooms to become one should the discerning purchaser wish. Family Room (3.40m x 3.00m )Accessed from the entrance hall this room is cosy and tucked away between the lounge and the kitchen/dining room. With window looking out to the rear garden this room offers a multiple of uses. A feature marble fireplace is at its heart, tastefully decorated and finished with carpet. Double doors to front lounge. Under stairs storage Kitchen/Dining Room (4.60m x 4.20m )A lovely open plan kitchen cum dining room located off the family room. This kitchen is well fitted offering a wealth of storage. The kitchen is arranged with floor and eye level units on three side which gives a tremendous amount of work top surfaces together with a breakfast bar built in. There are a selection of open shelving combined with display presses and a double oven and hob and extractor are all built in. With extra large side window to give light the single drainer sink unit is arranged beneath another big picture window looking out to the rear garden. The lighting in this room is further enhanced by the use of both pelmet and recessed ceiling lights. Plumbed for washing machine and dishwasher. The kitchen is tiled over the worktop area and the floor is fully tiled in terracotta with display feature. There is side door from the kitchen to access a covered path to the front of the property. Double doors with glazed sections lead through to the sun room. Sun Room (3.30m x 2.60m )An extra addition to this home is the sun room. Located to the rear of the property accessed from the kitchen this room sits within the back south facing garden. Fully glazed this room is flooded with light and has sliding side door to access the garden. Finished with tiled floor. Stairs and Landing Complete with landing window and finished with carpet. Access to hot press. Bedroom 1 (4.40m x 3.10m )Located to the front of the property this bedroomed is exceptionally spacious. Boasting two windows this room enjoys wall to wall robes with recess for bed. Finished with carpet. Bedroom 2 (3.30m x 2.80m )Located to the rear of the property this bedroom is double in size and enjoys views looking out onto the rear garden Bedroom 3 (3.00m x 2.70m )Another double room this bedroom has built in presses and display shelves. Finished with carpet. Bathroom (3.50m x 1.20m )Located as a cantilevered extension to the side of the property this room is fitted with three piece suite to include shower, Wc and wash hand basin. Shower cubicle fully enclosed and completely tiled with electric shower fitted. Full vanity unit complete with storage and mirror overhead This home is fully enclosed to the front retaining small garden areas to front with original cast-iron railings and gates. Pedestrian gate to access this landscaped space. The rear garden is lawned and enclosed with mature planting. A garden shed for all those storage needs is located to the back of the rear garden. A covered pathway to the side gives access directly to the kitchen.