Chunk of the “Gold Coast” part of package

YOU could almost say this sale at Ballyrisode, near Schull in west Cork, is unprecedented, considering what’s on offer and the location.

Six miles west of the sailing village, this sale includes 43 acres, a chunk of the “Gold Coast”, and a derelict house in stunning location.

What offers? Auctioneer Paddy Murray says it’s making a million already, but that offer might only be a starting point. After all, the ruin almost guarantees permission for a replacement dwelling. Close by, a 35-acre holding with a 4,500 square foot house, Shambala, has just sold through auctioneer, Charles McCarthy for a shave under e3 million; the buyer was a businessman from Dublin.