Open-plan living becomes less enjoyable for the adults in the room without a dedicated space for kids to play in. Open plan livingAs well as the main open-plan living space — which includes kitchen, dining and family room — No 1 has a sitting room and a second room that could be a playroom/home office/study. The current owners used the family room off the kitchen as a playroom, where the fun could easily move outdoors to the south-facing patio/garden when the weather was good, but the option exists for a separate, dedicated play space. Ms Roycroft says people living in Ballincollig are among those viewing No 1, which is already under offer above the €765,000 guide price. “It’s mainly people living in Ballincollig, but also people moving to the area from other commuter towns,” she says.

Source: Irish Examiner February 14, 2026 18:30 UTC