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Springmount House, Sunday's Well Road, Cork City, Co. Cork, T23 V6P9
Detached House · 6 bed · 4 bath · 593 m² · BER G
Grand, bar a few jobs.
A 6-bed detached house in Cork, 593 m². The asking price of €1,500,000 is above our estimated range. Budget for extensive thermal insulation upgrades, heating system modernisation, and cosmetic redecoration throughout.
Automated buyer report from public data. An estimate, not a valuation or a survey. How we build this.
Is Springmount House worth the asking price?
Asking above our estimated range. The asking price is 57% above our €957,000 midpoint.
If you bid, think in €861,000 to €1,053,000. Opening near €835,000 would be aggressive in this market. A house needing this much work usually closes below the asking after negotiation.
Needs modernisation. The house needs work, so our estimate sits lower than the bare numbers would put it. A low price here reflects the work, not a bargain.
Lower than 70% of 10 comparable homes for sale in Cork, where the typical figure is €3,243/m².
23 comparable sales within 3 km in the last two years, and 99 comparable homes for sale in the area. Estimates at this confidence land within 20% of the sale price about 74% of the time.
The house needs modernisation, so the estimate sits below what the size and location alone would give.
Price trend, South-West
Change in the CSO Residential Property Price Index for South-West, to May 2026. A regional trend, not this exact house.
What it costs a month
About €6,550 a month on a 90% mortgage over 30 years at a typical current rate, plus property tax. Work it out for your own deposit.
How we estimate
We take recent sold prices from the Property Price Register, adjust each to today's money with the CSO price index, and weight them by how close and how recent they are. We blend that with a model trained on 5,000 matched sales that knows how price moves with floor area, bedrooms, BER, type and area, and we correct for condition read. Our estimate is the blend; the range is where 80% of homes like this actually sold.
Tested on sales the model had never seen: half land within 8% of the sale price, four in five within 20%. It never sees the survey. An estimate, not a valuation.
What's the house like?
Springmount House is a substantial, detached period residence set within an extensive, secluded plot accessed via Convent Avenue. The property is characterized by its complex multi-gabled roofline, multiple masonry chimneys, and mature tree-lined perimeter behind a historic stone boundary wall. While offering exceptional privacy and timeless architectural character, the site and dwelling show hallmarks of prolonged vacancy and deferred maintenance, making this a major restoration and renovation project. Poor to Fair (Restoration Project) - The building fabric shows clear signs of age and long-term exposure. The complex roof, chimney stacks, and surrounding masonry boundary walls require urgent specialist inspection, re-pointing, and weatherproofing.
In its favour
- Substantial private plot with expansive grounds offering significant privacy and potential for landscaping or redevelopment
- Distinctive historic period character with a large footprint, multiple chimney stacks, and classic architectural detailing
- Elevated topographical position providing excellent natural vantage points and prospective valley/landscape views
- Robust high-level stone boundary wall along Convent Avenue providing clear demarcation, privacy, and screening from the road
Watch for
- Site appears severely overgrown and unmaintained, requiring substantial site clearance and hazardous vegetation management
- Complex multi-pitched slate roof structure exhibits visible weathering, lichen/moss growth
- External stone boundary wall displays visible vertical cracking, biological colonization (moss/ivy)
- High probability of protected/listed heritage status
Inside: dated but habitable
The visible living space is presented in tidy, habitable order with plain neutral finishes. However, the house will require comprehensive heating, insulation, and decorative upgrades to achieve modern standards. Budget for extensive thermal insulation upgrades, heating system modernisation, and cosmetic redecoration throughout.
- Living Room
- Features neutral painted walls, ceiling coving, a traditional fireplace surround, timber flooring, and a panel radiator.
Going for it
- Intact decorative ceiling coving and traditional fireplace
- Good natural light from multiple window openings
- Functional radiator heating and intact timber flooring
Needs doing
- Interior decor and finishes are dated
- BER G rating indicates very poor energy efficiency
- Plumbing, wiring, and remaining rooms require verification
An automated read of the interior. It cannot see damp, wiring, plumbing or structure. Your surveyor can.
BER G and the cost to reach B2
A poor rating. Expect high heating bills and a deep retrofit to get to a green-mortgage grade. About €198,100 after SEAI grants gets this 593.3 m² home to B2.
The measures, with current SEAI grants
| Measure | Cost | Grant | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attic insulation | €12,900 | −€1,500 | €11,400 |
| External wall insulation | €126,150 | −€8,000 | €118,150 |
| Air-to-water heat pump | €13,500 | −€6,500 | €7,000 |
| Heating controls | €700 | −€700 | €0 |
| New windows and doors | €56,350 | none | €56,350 |
| Solar PV panels | €7,000 | −€1,800 | €5,200 |
| Total | €216,600 | −€18,500 | €198,100 |
Indicative, from this home's own BER and floor area. Contractor quotes vary. Apply through SEAI's One Stop Shop.
- Garden aspect
- South facingExcellent - South-facing garden gets maximum afternoon/evening sun Worked out from the building's orientation on the map.
What's the area like around Springmount House?
Measured at this address's small area, not the county. Grouped into the environment around the home, the community, and getting around.
Environment
High-speed broadband already available from several providers. Fibre or cable typically on offer.
Cork contains areas the EPA designates high radon. Radon maps to a 10 km grid, so check the exact address on the EPA map. A home test costs about €50.
Community and services
A blend of this report's own signals: safety, walkability, transport, broadband, affluence and flood. A rough summary.
3 primary and 3 secondary within a 15-minute walk. Nearest primary is S N Iosef Naofa. Catchment is a separate question.
53 pharmacies, 1 dentist, 2 health centres within 3 km. Nearest pharmacy is Hickey's Pharmacy.
We couldn't match this address to a Garda division's recorded-crime figures. Shown once we can.
23 pitch, 14 cafe, 10 park, 8 pharmacy. Shops, food and services within a kilometre.
Getting around
Nearest stop Sun's Well Rd. Cork (Kent) station.
550 m from the house.
Not checked this time: nearby planning applications, local water quality. We say so rather than guess.
What should I check before I sign?
BER G, among the least efficient homes. High heating bills and a deep retrofit needed to reach a modern standard. Also below the B3 threshold that AIB, Bank of Ireland, PTSB and Haven use for green mortgage rates. Price the upgrade before bidding, and check the SEAI One Stop Shop and the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant.
9 must-do checks, tailored to this house. Budget €3.1k to €6.2k for the paid ones.
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Sold on Springmount House since 2024
No sales on Springmount House since 2024 are on the Property Price Register. Our estimate leans on sales in the wider area instead. Search sold prices near Cork.
Homes for sale near Springmount House
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Quick answers
Is Springmount House worth €1,500,000?
Asking above our estimated range. Our estimate is €957,000, with a range of €861,000 to €1,053,000, so the asking price is 57% above the midpoint. An estimate from public data, not a valuation.
Is Springmount House at risk of flooding?
No mapped risk. The property is not within any OPW flood extent under the CFRAM, NIFM or NCFHM maps.
What is the BER of Springmount House and what would B2 cost?
The house is rated BER G. About €198,100 after SEAI grants, for attic insulation, external wall insulation and air-to-water heat pump, would bring this 593.3 m² home to B2 and unlock green mortgage rates.
What should I check before bidding on Springmount House?
9 must-do checks, starting with a pre-purchase survey and your solicitor's searches. Budget €3.1k to €6.2k for due diligence. Budget for extensive thermal insulation upgrades, heating system modernisation, and cosmetic redecoration throughout.