Just a mile or two of scenic road, or stretch of river, separate two property sale arrivals this month near Bantry, West Cork.

Built in 2009, this stylish apartment has modern décor and is in a great location, with plans for a craft distillery, too, writes Trish Dromey.

Built to an exceptional standard in 2009 in Clonakilty’s Waterfront development, apartment 3 in the niche residential block in the top tourism town has had a further high-end makeover and refit in time for its refloating for sale.

Perfect for a buyer who likes sea views on their holidays or for someone who wants to live with them all year round

Tommy Barker finds a unique stone built home which benefitted from the demolition of a local church.

Five-bed Clonakilty townhouse has made a push for more space out the back, says Tommy Barker.

THE house is nothing to write home about — but the setting is postcard pretty. 

Houses built in the 1990s on the eastern end of Clonakilty near the top-nosh SuperValu got called the ‘Smartie Houses’ thanks to all the different colours they were painted, and while many now need a fresh lick of colour, that’s not the case at 31 Bamba Street.

There’s a lovely, aloof setting, high above the beach and dunes and developed strip of Owenahincha, at Dún an Óir, Gortnagrenane.

 

Former West Cork residence of Anthony O’Reilly overlooking Glandore is on the money, says Tommy Barker.

THERE are glimpses of the sea and beaches out at Inchydoney island from this modern-build,called Island View, tucked away out of storms’ way at a back road beyond one of the island’s causeway approaches, at Garranagoleen.

An ‘exceptionally-well finished’ property comes to the market just outside of Clonakilty, says Tommy Barker.

A whole lot of property comes with lofty Knockduff House, a few miles north of Dunmanway, in a scenic but inland section of the region.

Tommy Barker visits Ilen River bank home of departing banker, AIB’s Chief Executive David Duffy, after its latest €1m-plus drop.

It requires serious renovation but this West Cork building comes with motoring history.

Sq ft 2,500, 1,930

Sq m: 240 (2,590 sq ft)

A West Corkestate that includes the ancestral home of motor manufacturing pioneer Henry Ford, and linked to Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Imperial Call, is being offered for sale for €9m.

A bar that was the most expensive ever sold in Clonakilty, for over €1m, is back for sale, for €295,000.

A corner shop in one of the very best locations in West Cork’s Clonakilty has come for sale — after three generations in the one family’s ownership, and several lucky Lotto jackpot sales as well.

Size: 75 (807 sq ft)

Size: Sq m 174 (1,850 sq ft)

Sq m: 225 (2,415 sq ft)

Makeover of style and taste at Skibbereen’s Flaxmills property, Tommy Barker reports

London buyers may be calling for Irish homes. Tommy Barker hears life stories from those attending an Irish property fair in London

Dunny Cove property by beach slipway, Tommy Barker reports

The first night the owners of this West Cork farm sprawling homestead called Ancaire spent under their newly-acquired roof gave them the realisation they’d have to spend a bit more — a gale blew one of the windows in.

Elma’s farm near Clonakilty in West Cork probably looks much the same as it has for the last 100 years or so, except now it’s warmer, dryer, more comfortable and a little brighter.

This bungalow in West Cork has views that will excite interest, writes Tommy Barker