The vendors of this mid-Cork farmhouse conversion are world-travellers who brought back more than souvenirs from their travels abroad....they even brought back stone for their renovtations, along with some lofty ideas for their homefront.

Immaculate semi-detached has many attractions, writes Tommy Barker

When last on the market, this large Lee Valley home on over half an acre was already a good ’un — now it’s better again, way better.

We view a selection of trading up homes from around the country.

American inspired five-bed property close to Lissarda still has an Irish feel, writes Tommy Barker

Down to €229,000 this four bed is a competitively priced, says Tommy Barker

No 7 Sunnyside offers solar panels and heat exchange units, Rose Martin reports

GOD made Donoughmore and then he done no more, as the saying goes.

Clondrohid, Macroom €270,000

Tarelton, Co Cork €50,000

This Terelton holding is sure to draw attention at auction on February 7.

THE woodland of Ireland was once so dense that is was said a squirrel could travel from Glengarriff in the south to Antrim in the north without touching the ground.

THE woodland of Ireland was once so dense that is was said a squirrel could travel from Glengarriff in the south to Antrim in the north without touching the ground.

We scan a selection of trading up homes from around Cork city and county

A HOUSE for €60,000? Well, it does need a bit of work and it is a bit far out — but for someone with patience, time and limited funds, this could be a great project.

THE auction was held in front of a full house and while there were few bids a small holding at Rylane, Co Cork, was sold fairly swiftly, last week.

AN AUCTION rendezvous looms today for a 54-acre residential farm at Glounaglough, Rylane, in mid-Cork.

IT’S a sign of the times — this house at Coolderihy, Macroom, is being sold because its owners are emigrating.

THE recent sale of a farm at Raleigh, Macroom, making €420,000 for 42 acres, augurs well for land sales in the area, says auctioneer Killian Lynch.

A PROPERTY for sale at Coolmore, Churchtown, Co Cork, is attracting continuing interest.

A 42-ACRE farm which hit the market early last year is back with a reduced price. Pleasant, riparian pasture land, the property, at Raleigh, Macroom, has a long history.

STUNNING views over Lough Allua come gratis with this detached dormer at Graigue, Inchigeela.

YOU forget how gorgeous Ballingeary is – the Derrynasaggarts rear up behind it and in the foreground there are swaying rushes and glimpses of black water between bright green drumlins.

LOCATED on a height on the approach to Macroom town, this farm at Sleaveen East could be a long-term punt for investors.

Tommy Barker says this Co Cork home comes with some hidden gems.

A 10-ACRE farm at Mount Cross, Macroom, is an ideal hobby farm buy, says Sherry FitzGerald Hinchion’s Tom Heffernan.

DON’T be too surprised if you see David Bellamy peering over the hedges at Gearagh Cottage – the eco-man is a regular visitor to the wildlife habitat on the doorstep.

LOOKS can be deceiving, and this house is a case in point.