Only the windows survived the cull undertaken by the owner of No 26 Woodberry View after he bought the 20-year-old property in Midleton’s Castleredmond in 2020.

“It wasn’t in great shape. I absolutely pulled it apart. I changed the heating, the floors, the internal doors, the front door. I took out the bathrooms,” he says. A wall was knocked to reconfigure the downstairs layout, opening up the kitchen and dining areas to create a more sociable space with improved natural light. The sleek kitchen was handmade by O’Driscoll Kitchens, with quartz worktops and a tea station with oak detailing. Adjustments to the utility allowed for additional kitchen space.

Internally, the house is good as new, with quality finishes, such as the solid herringbone oak flooring and newly installed stove in the living room.

Great strides were made outdoors too. The drive was widened; the rear garden was landscaped and includes a large patio. Evening sun is at a premium thanks to a west-facing aspect. At the bottom of the garden is a block-built home office, fully insulated and powered up, with modern black exterior detailing and ambient outdoor lighting — a practical addition that integrates neatly.

At the side of the house, a cleverly designed shed/canopy provides storage equivalent to a small garage for bikes, lawnmower and outdoor equipment.

Energy upgrades were implemented too, including spray insulation in the attic, accessed by a Stira. The BER is a comfortable B2, enabling buyers to qualify for green mortgage rates.

The owners, a young family, are relocating closer to relatives and work, but will miss the neighbours and the easy access to Midleton town centre — about a 15-minute walk away.

Selling agent Fiona Waldron of DNG O’Connor Finn says the 123sq m, four-bed is of particular interest to families looking to trade up from a three-bed.

“It’s a fully modernised family home, finished to an exceptional standard so I expect bidding to be competitive,” the agent says.

The guide price for No 26 is €425,000.