There isn't an actual house, but driving 20-30 mins east or west of Cork gives more value for more but there is also commuting (Jack Lynch tunnel) traffic and kids schools to consider.Small extensions can make a massive difference to the usability of a space, but only you can put a price on that.
If the house 20 minutes away is better suited to your needs for similar or less money that might be a much better option to the disruption and risks of a constriction project.
This is one of the reasons we are staying put for now. We have good neighbors but we are attached to a very lovely but noisy neighbor.If you are otherwise happy where you are, then I would go down the extension route.
Bear in mind, selling and buying will be a ball of heartache, and probably cost you the guts of €10- 15k after legal fees, stamp duty, moving costs etc.
I'll post a picture of the plan. I don't think we can reconfigure it but I'll be happy if I am told otherwiseWe had the same idea, same type of dimensions (though slightly bigger), same type of price, just after the first COVID lockdown. Also thought about moving. Decided to stay put. But we reconfigure the room. Rethought totally the space and the kitchen. It worked well for us (even if sometimes I wonder what if).
@Horatio our counter top has the microwave, kettle, a small coffee maker, a small fruit stand and a Thermomix that’s all. Even taking the oven trays out of the oven leaves us with no work surface.
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