‘Tideways’ on the Owenabue estuary has had upgrades since its ’60s build and makes for an impressive home, writes Tommy Barker.

IT’S AN island, but more in name than reality — welcome to Rochestown’s Hop Island, a hop, skip and a jump from suburban Cork, from Douglas village, and from the vital, arterial ring road.

WHOEVER buys Cregane Manor will already be familiar with west Cork — and they’ll know just what a rarity they are getting.