The Rock House, Lower Midleton Street, Cobh, Co. Cork, P24K772
€270,000
- Estimated Stamp Duty:€2,700
- Selling Type:By Private Treaty
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Quirky 3-Storey Townhouse with Harbour Views A fantastic opportunity to get on the property ladder with this unique and character-filled three-storey townhouse, ideally located in the heart of the town with St Colemans Cathedral behind and harbour views from the top floor. Set on a rock and south-facing, the property enjoys sunlight throughout the day and offers a rare private courtyard, perfect for outdoor dining or relaxing in the summer months. The house is structurally sound, with major works already completed including new beams, flooring and windows (double glazed). It is presented at builder’s finish, giving the new owner the chance to design and fit out the interior to their own taste. Accommodation • Entrance with charming half-door • 1 /possible 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom • Open-plan kitchen / dining / living area with access to a sunny courtyard • First floor: double bedroom and bathroom • Top floor: large room with stunning harbour views – ideal as a living room or could be divided to create a second bedroom Features • South-facing aspect • Private courtyard • Harbour views from top floor • Gas connected (boiler and rads required) • Original features retained • On-street parking with residential permit • Approx. 5-minute walk to the train station This is a quirky, charming home in an excellent town-centre location, ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers or investors seeking something truly different.
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School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
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| School Name | St Marys National School | Distance | 370m | Pupils | 259 |
| School Name | S N Seosamh Cobh | Distance | 400m | Pupils | 273 |
| School Name | Cobh National School | Distance | 530m | Pupils | 22 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Gaelscoil Cobh | Distance | 640m | Pupils | 59 |
| School Name | Bunscoil Rinn An Chabhlaigh | Distance | 1.4km | Pupils | 671 |
| School Name | Scoil Barra Naofa | Distance | 2.7km | Pupils | 202 |
| School Name | Ringskiddy National School | Distance | 3.5km | Pupils | 58 |
| School Name | Star Of The Sea Primary School | Distance | 4.3km | Pupils | 371 |
| School Name | Walterstown National School | Distance | 4.4km | Pupils | 199 |
| School Name | Shanbally National School | Distance | 4.6km | Pupils | 206 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Coláiste Muire | Distance | 390m | Pupils | 704 |
| School Name | Carrignafoy Community College | Distance | 710m | Pupils | 356 |
| School Name | St Peter's Community School | Distance | 3.5km | Pupils | 353 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
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| School Name | Coláiste Muire- Réalt Na Mara | Distance | 5.6km | Pupils | 518 |
| School Name | St Francis Capuchin College | Distance | 5.9km | Pupils | 777 |
| School Name | Carrigtwohill Community College | Distance | 6.5km | Pupils | 841 |
| School Name | St Aloysius College | Distance | 7.0km | Pupils | 793 |
| School Name | Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui Leighin | Distance | 7.2km | Pupils | 283 |
| School Name | Carrigaline Community School | Distance | 7.3km | Pupils | 1060 |
| School Name | Edmund Rice College | Distance | 7.7km | Pupils | 577 |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
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| Type | Bus | Distance | 190m | Stop | Post Office | Route | 250 | Destination | Bayview Estate | Provider | Barrys Coaches |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 210m | Stop | Spy Hill | Route | 200 | Destination | St Patrick's Quay | Provider | Barrys Coaches |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 210m | Stop | Spy Hill | Route | 211 | Destination | O'Neill Place | Provider | Barrys Coaches |
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| Type | Bus | Distance | 210m | Stop | Spy Hill | Route | 200 | Destination | O'Neill Place | Provider | Barrys Coaches |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 210m | Stop | Spy Hill | Route | 250 | Destination | Bayview Estate | Provider | Barrys Coaches |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 440m | Stop | Cobh Station | Route | 250 | Destination | Bayview Estate | Provider | Barrys Coaches |
| Type | Rail | Distance | 460m | Stop | Cobh | Route | Rail | Destination | Mallow | Provider | Irish Rail |
| Type | Rail | Distance | 460m | Stop | Cobh | Route | Rail | Destination | Cork (kent) | Provider | Irish Rail |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 520m | Stop | College Drive | Route | 200 | Destination | St Patrick's Quay | Provider | Barrys Coaches |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 520m | Stop | College Court | Route | 200 | Destination | St Patrick's Quay | Provider | Barrys Coaches |
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- Date listed24/02/2026
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