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Nettle
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Hi all!
My husband and I will be moving to Cork soon, and while my employer has arranged short term accommodation for us to start with, we've been thinking that we'd like to buy a house or an apartment as soon as possible. But where to look, that's the problem.
I've understood that north of Lee is generally considered "bad" but that there are some areas that should be OK, such as Shanakiel and Sunday's Well - is that correct? What about Montenotte, St Lukes and Gardiners Hill?
We've also considered areas such as Western Road, City Centre (the island) and the area immediately south of the centre. Then further afield Tower and Blarney, that seem to offer easy commute to Hollyhill where I'll be working (my husband will be working from home) but are they too quiet?
We are in late 30s and early 40s so we don't (necessarily) need lots of nightlife and hustle and bustle, but a few shops and a nice pub or two wouldn't hurt. We have no children so schools and such are of no importance, but good cycling roads and walking routes nearby would be a plus.
All comments and ideas are most welcome!
My husband and I will be moving to Cork soon, and while my employer has arranged short term accommodation for us to start with, we've been thinking that we'd like to buy a house or an apartment as soon as possible. But where to look, that's the problem.
I've understood that north of Lee is generally considered "bad" but that there are some areas that should be OK, such as Shanakiel and Sunday's Well - is that correct? What about Montenotte, St Lukes and Gardiners Hill?
We've also considered areas such as Western Road, City Centre (the island) and the area immediately south of the centre. Then further afield Tower and Blarney, that seem to offer easy commute to Hollyhill where I'll be working (my husband will be working from home) but are they too quiet?
We are in late 30s and early 40s so we don't (necessarily) need lots of nightlife and hustle and bustle, but a few shops and a nice pub or two wouldn't hurt. We have no children so schools and such are of no importance, but good cycling roads and walking routes nearby would be a plus.
All comments and ideas are most welcome!