22 Rose Lane Ballinacurra Midleton County Cork

22 Rose Lane, Ballinacurra, Midleton, Cork

A compact end‑of‑terrace townhouse situated on Rose Lane in the heart of Ballinacurra village. Built in 2005, the property offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a modest rear garden, all finished to a turn‑key standard. The home is rated BER C2 and was sold for €180,000 on 10 December 2019.

Location & Area

Ballinacurra is a small, picturesque village just a kilometre north of Midleton town. The area combines rural tranquillity with easy access to urban facilities:

  • Local amenities – Within a short walk you’ll find a primary school (Ballinacurra National School), a post office, a grocery shop, cafés, and a community centre. The village pub and a few local eateries provide a friendly social hub.
  • Midleton town – Only 1 mile away, Midleton offers a wider range of shops, supermarkets (Tesco, Aldi), banks, medical surgery, and the historic Midleton Distillery visitor centre. The town’s weekly market adds a vibrant community feel.
  • Transport links – Ballinacurra sits beside the N25 dual‑carriageway, giving rapid connections to Cork City (≈30 km east) and Waterford. Bus services (Routes 215/221) stop within a two‑minute walk, linking the village to Midleton, Carrigtwohill and Cork city centre.
  • Schools – Besides the local primary school, secondary options include Midleton College, St John’s College and Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh, all reachable within a 10‑minute drive.
  • Recreation – The nearby River Owenagh provides walking trails and angling. Golf enthusiasts can access Midleton Golf Club, while the coastline at Cobh and Kinsale is under 30 minutes by car.

Overall, Ballinacurra offers a blend of village charm, convenient amenities and strong transport connections, making it an attractive base for families, commuters and investors alike.

Property

  • Type: End‑of‑terrace townhouse
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2 (family bathroom and guest WC)
  • Size: Approximately 800 sq ft (≈74 m²)
  • Key features:
    • Open‑plan kitchen/dining with integrated appliances (hob, oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer)
    • Living room with gas fire and sliding door to a private rear garden with gated side access and garden shed
    • Double glazed PVC tilt‑and‑turn windows, external lighting, burglar‑alarm wiring
    • Central gas heating, mains water and drainage
    • BER rating C2 (Energy Performance Indicator 177.96 kWh/m²/yr)
  • Extras: Curtains, carpets, blinds, light fittings and kitchen appliances are included in the sale; garden shed and furniture can be negotiated.

The property’s turn‑key condition and low‑maintenance garden make it suitable as a starter home, a rental investment, or a downsizer seeking village life with easy city access.