Danesfort Affordable Housing Scheme Launches

Cork City Council has teamed up with Vella Homes to launch a new Affordable Housing Scheme at Danesfort, Whites Cross.

The scheme follows on from the success of earlier Cork City Council Affordable Housing schemes at Newton Heights (Boherboy Road), Cluain Chaoin (Tower), Crann Darach (Montenotte), Ardrostig, (Bishopstown) and most recently, Heathfield (Ballincollig).

Brian Geaney, Assistant Chief Executive, Cork City Council, said: "The launch of the Danesfort Affordable Housing scheme marks a further significant milestone in Cork City Council’s ambitious affordable housing targets and will provide quality homes for eligible applicants in Cork. The Danesfort scheme is the sixth Cork City Council Affordable Housing scheme in recent times and demonstrates a continuing commitment by Cork City Council, to deliver on Affordable housing targets, set out in the Government’s National Housing Plan, 'Housing for All'."


The development consists of a total of 64 affordable homes, available for sale via Cork City Council's 'Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme', providing for 58, three-bedroom and 6, two-bedroom A2 rated, architecturally designed, spacious homes in this sought-after area, which is undergoing significant development at present.

The homes are available for sale from circa 20% below open market values to those who qualify for the Affordable Housing Scheme. The two bedroom homes will be available from €261,000 and three bedroom homes available from €296,000.

The Danesfort Affordable Housing Scheme homes are generally available for first-time buyers who do not already own a property, although exceptions will apply for 'Fresh Start' applicants.