Glanmire’s Woodbrook Property Hits Market at €1.3M

Woodbrook House, an architect-designed, split-level property on Church Hill in Glanmire, Cork, has been listed for sale by ERA Downey McCarthy with a guide price of €1.3m, according to selling agent Michael Downey. Built in 1995 to a design by architect James Leahy, the 3,900-square-foot residence features five en-suite bedrooms, six bathrooms, and sits on 0.7 acres of landscaped grounds.

Architectural Heritage and Design of Woodbrook House

Designed in 1995 by architect James Leahy, Woodbrook House was built as a split-level solution to a sloping site on Church Hill. According to the vendors, the property was originally part of the Glen Mervyn estate before sites were sold off in the early 1990s. The exterior is finished entirely in brick, a material that also appears on selected interior walls. The layout includes double-height spaces and internal glazed partition walls. A notable architectural quirk remains on the top floor: a table tennis table has occupied an attic-level room for over 30 years because it was installed before the roof was constructed and cannot fit through the spiral staircase.

Interior Upgrades and Modern Specifications

The current owners acquired the property following its 2013 sale, which recorded a price of €616,000 on the Property Price Register against an initial AMV of €670,000. Over their residency, the occupants undertook a series of substantial renovations. In 2017, they installed a Glenline kitchen featuring painted high-end units, Silestone countertops, bi-fold cabinet doors, and a Grohe boiling water tap. Bathrooms were refitted between 2016 and 2017, and a boiler replacement took place in 2022 alongside the installation of built-in bookshelves in the main sitting room. Furthermore, Waterloo Joinery fitted bespoke windows and doors across the house in 2024. These improvements elevated the property’s Building Energy Rating (BER) from a C1 in 2013 to a B3.

Comparative Property Market in Glanmire

Last year, selling agent Michael Downey handled the sale of Woodview House, an 1830s Georgian property located further down Church Hill next to St Mary’s and All Saint parish church. According to the Property Price Register, Woodview House sold to a young family for €1,450,000. While Woodview offered 3,300 square feet on 0.6 acres, Woodbrook House provides 3,900 square feet on 0.7 acres on the uphill side of the church, reflecting the varied historical and architectural stock along Church Hill.

Layout and Grounds

Entry to the residence is located on the mid-level, which features an inner and outer hall with original commissioned stained-glass panels, a main lounge, a piano room, a family games room, and a guest water closet. The garden level houses the kitchen, a living room, and a double-height sunroom and dining area that opens onto a rear patio. The upper level contains four en-suite bedrooms, with one currently utilized as a dressing room. A spiral staircase connects to the attic suite, which holds an additional en-suite bedroom, a games room, and storage space. Externally, the 0.7-acre grounds include feature planting, a small framing pergola, retaining walls, old railway sleepers, a pond, newly added timber decking in a sheltered garden spot, and composite decking on a balcony.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the architect behind Woodbrook House?

According to the property records, Woodbrook House was designed by architect James (Jim) Leahy and built in 1995.

What is the asking price for Woodbrook House?

The property is listed with a guide price of €1.3m through ERA Downey McCarthy, according to selling agent Michael Downey.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the house have?

The residence features five bedrooms, all with private en-suite facilities, totaling six bathrooms across its multi-level floor plan, according to the available building details.

What is the energy rating of the property?

Woodbrook House holds a B3 energy rating, following boiler replacements and window upgrades, an improvement from its C1 rating recorded in 2013.