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Douglas- originally a village in the countryside close to Cork City, in the last 20 years it has benefited from its close proximity to the City to avail of all the property development with good bars and restaurants, shops, shopping centres and a cinema located within an area that merges village and country life with a city lifestyle and provides access to all the areas of Cork. Read on about why you should buy a property in Douglas, Cork.

Amenities and Attractions:

Douglas is catered to by not one but two Shopping Centres: Douglas Shopping Centre and the more modern Douglas Court Shopping Centre right accross from each other. These two impressive shopping centres  hold between them a variety of Highstreets stores (such as Next, New Look Vera Moda, Dunnes etc), a number of cafes and eateries, the local  library, a Tescos and a 5 screen Multiplex Cinema. As well as the shops, cafes etc located within the two shopping centres, Douglas has its own network of shops, boutiques, hairdressers and beauticians, bars and restaurants etc, essentially all of the amenities of a prosperous small village, all situated within a tight area where it is easy to walk around the shops in a single day.

Of its many great bars and restaurants of renown, ones to note include Barrys of Douglas a stylish bar and restaurant ideal for watching sporting events and East Village Bar-Restaurant-Hotel in the heart of Douglas which offers good food and drink with cosy accommodation. Restaurants are varied with Eco restaurant which serve recipes and dishes that contain elements of a variety of different cultures, the Bay Leaf and Amicus being the most well known for general eating. For those who want food with a more international flair the Lal Quila (indian) Chans Chinese Restaurant (Chinese) Il Vino (Spanish tapas) offer more options.

With regards to facilities for all the family Douglas is also well catered for with family and child centred facilities such as creches, schools, playgrounds and medical services, all available in the immediate area. It is also very close to two renowned 4 star hotels in the Rochestown Park Hotel which despite its name is as close to Douglas as it is to the neighbouring suburb of Rochestown, and the Maryborough Luxury Hotel. Both of these hotels offer suburb leisure and spa facilities for both guests and locals to avail of. Also for sports and leisure enthusiasts not too far away is it nationally renowned Douglas Golf Club one of the finest golf courses in Ireland which has staged a whole mass of tournaments, both amateur and professional, over the years. With a bar and restaurant on site and a club and trolley hire facility it a must see for the golf enthusiast to check out.

It is also quite close to Mahon Point and all the retail and business opportunities that area provides. Its location by the N25 South Ring Road gives it immediate access to Cork airport (10 minutes by car) through the Kinsale Roundabout, the Jack Lynch Tunnel and thus access out of Cork and onto the routes to the East of the city.

Schools: Douglas has a number of schools both primary and secondary and for the older generation is within easy access of the city centre to avail of the many 3rd level colleges there.

Primary Education:

• Scoil An Athar Tadhg Ó Murchú – Irish language mixed-sex school
• St. Luke’s – Church of Ireland mixed-sex school
• Scoil Nioclais – Catholic mixed-sex school
• St. Columba’s BNS – Catholic boys school
• St. Columba’s GNS – Catholic girls school

Secondary:

• Christ King – girls school
• Douglas Community School – boys school
• Regina Mundi – girls school
• Rochestown College – Catholic (Capuchin order) boys school

Check those websites to find out more about schools in Douglas, Cork:

- Douglas Community School, Cork

- Schools and colleges in Douglas, Cork

Business:

The location of Douglas to the N25 ring road and to the city centre of cork gives the residents great access to a number of retail and industrial business areas in the immediate surrounds of Mahon and to the roads onto Ringaskiddy, to the Southwest via Rochestown, Little Island and all of East Cork through the North west of the county. Overall its prosperous and convenient location to the main roads give it access to most of the main business regions.

Location and Transport:

With the Turners Cross and Ballyphehanes areas to the west, Mahon to the east and Rochestown to the southwest Douglas is quite centrally located when it comes to the suburbs East of Cork city. Through the Douglas road and the South city Link road off Turners Cross Douglas has direct access to the city centre. As well as this Douglas is very conveniently situated just off the main Cork Ring Road the N25 just past the Kinsale Roundabout on the left when driving on the way to Mahon Point Shopping Center and the Jack Lynch Tunnel. This very important road gives great access to all the areas of Cork city and countryside. To the west through the Kinsale roundabout one can get to the town of Kinsale and the airport, through onto the Sarsfield roundabout one can reach the areas of Wilton and Bishopstown, further on to the Bandon roundabout grants one access to West Cork (N71) or onto the suburb of Ballincollig and onwards to Kerry. If heading east on the N25 link road from Douglas one can access Rochestown, Mahon and Mahon Point retail areas and onto the Jack Lynch tunnel the areas of Glanmire, East Cork and the wider surrounds of the entire whole of Ireland to the North (Dublin etc.) can be accessed.

Bus Routes:

No. 7 from Ballyvolane to Donnybrook via the city centre and Douglas.

The no. 19 southern orbital from Mahon to Bishopstown via Douglas, Ballyphehane and Togher.

Conclusion:

Having all the features of a prosperous town with a relatively young population very directly accessible to the city centre to the Northwest and busy developed industrial areas of Mahon and Little Island to the West makes Douglas a great location to consider when buying a property in Cork City. It’s proximity to the main roads and network into and out of Cork city centre and county make it an excellent base to access all the best of what Cork city has to offer while enjoying the safe, quiet yet bustling atmosphere of a busy little village in a scenic area.

This property is a Mid Terraced, 3 bedroom house in need of modernization and has a potential to be a nice family home. It has gardens to the front and rear of the property and is located in an extremely convenient location; close to the East Gate shopping centre and Business Park. It is also in a short distance from schools, church and Golf Club. Ideally suited for first buyers. Priced to sell.

House For Sale: 49 St. Lappans Place, Wallingstown, Little Island

To LET – Ground Floor commercial unit Circa. 1,100sq ft, with office, kitchenette and toilet Suit a variety uses

N/A For Sale: TO LET – Retail Unit, Uam Var Avenue, Bishopstown

This large detached bungalow has great potential standing on c. 8 acres with many shrubs water foundations. The property has access to the link road, Cork Airport, schools, churches, supermarket and only a short distance from Douglas Village. This is an ideal family home and is priced to sell.

House For Sale: The Chancery, Ballycurreen, Frankfield, Cork

For Sale by Public Auction(Unless previously sold).On Thursday 10th February 2011 @ 3pm Duchess Suite Imperial Hotel, South Mall, Cork Superb portfolio of Residential Apartments in Cork City.

Selection of 2 bedroom apartments located in popular location in Cork City 3 X Two Bedroom Apartments at Knapps Square, Lower John Redmond Street, Cork.

1 X Two Bedroom Apartment at Jacobs Island, Mahon, CorkExceptional Rental income of €38,100 equivalent to 7.6% yield on Reserve price !!Please note this is not a forced sale, Owner is restructuring his Asset Portfolio There are Section 23 Allowances with some of the portfolio however the properties will be sold without same

Please contact Denis A. Barrett Auctioneers for further information & viewingsAuction

Location Imperial Hotel, South Mall, Cork              Auction Date & Time Thursday, 10 February at 3:00 PM

Apartment For Sale: Imperial Hotel Cork

This is an excellent four bed detached bungalow c. 1800 square feet, 187 square meters standing on c. ¼ acre in a quite cul de sac and is only a short distance to Wilton, CUH, UCC, and Cork International Airport. This property is in excellent condition and must be seen to be believed. An ideal family home and is price to sell.

RESUME:

Entrance Hall: 4’3″ x 11’0″ (1.29 x 3.30)
Wood flooring, radiator & central light

Living Room: 14’5″ x 11’8″ (4.35 x 3.53)
Curtains, central light, fireplace, radiator, power points, TV point & phone point,

T.V. Room: 9’6″ x 10’3″ (2.85 x 3.10)
Wood flooring, central light, curtains, power points, phone point, TV point, radiator

Kitchen: 19’6″ x 12’0″ (5.86 x 3.60)
Tiled, floor units, eye level units,splash back, blinds,central light, power points, radiator

Conservatory: 16’0″ x 13’0″ (4.80 x 3.90)
Tiled, power points, central light, radiator

Utility Room: 10’6″ x 3’2″ (3.15 x 1.00)
Tiling, power points, central light

Bedroom 1: 12’9″ x 9’9″ (3.82 x 2.92)
Wood flooring, built in units curtains, central light, power points, radiator

Bedroom 2: 14’5″ x 8’11″ (4.35 x 2.30)
Wood flooring, built in units,curtains, power point, radiator & central light

Bedroom 3: 15’6″ x 14’3″ (2.27 x 3.04)
Wood flooring, central light, power point, radiator

Ensuite: 3 piece suite, tiled

Bedroom 4: 15’0″ x 12’0″ (4.50 x 3.60)
Wood flooring, central light, power point, radiator

Ensuite: 3 piece suite, tiled

Bathroom: 10’5″ x 10’0″ (3.15 x 3.0)
3 piece bathroom suite, tiled, blind, radiator, central light

Garage 29’6″x 12’1″ (8.85 x 3.60)
Main light and several plugs

House For Sale: Drumree, Lehenaghmore, Cork

An excellent chance to acquire this two bedroom ground floor apartment, adjacent to all amenities. Close to CUH, Bons Secure Hospital, UCC, CIT and Wilton Shopping Centre. Being sold fully furnished. Ideal investment opportunity.

Apartment For Sale: 11 Brentwood Court, Sarsfield Road, Wilton

Price: On Application
Size: 700 sq. feet (65 sq. metres)

Medical unit to let. c.700 sq ft. First floor premises consisting of two reception points and counter, bright spacious waiting area, kitchenette, bathroom with shower, 2 generous sized consulting rooms. Plenty of parking at the front of the building. Great location, situated 5 minutes from Cork University Hospital. Excellent access routes from the Kinsale Road Roundabout. Further details avilable on request.

Offices To Let: Harley Court, Sarsfield Road, Wilton

Directions:-

Coming from the Jack Lynch Tunnel, continue onwards to Blackpool bypass. At Blackpool retail part junction take a right. Continue straight. At next t-junction take a right then take sharp left at Grotto. Continue straight up Dublin Hill. At the top you will see entrance to Kilbarry Enterprise Centre. On entering Unit 1 is the first unit on your left.

Warehouse To Let: Unit 1, Kilbarry Enterprise Centre, Dublin Hill

Offices To Let: 81 South Mall