IF, as some of the more blue-sky pundits suggest, we are near the bottom of the property slump, then now is the time to pick off the stragglers washed up by the receding tide.

NORTH of Tower village in Co Cork, Fleming Auctioneers are selling a cottage and a half acre site, which would be prefect for young couples starting out, says Sarah O’Keeffe.

Rose Martin admires the impeccable taste of Cushla’s owners.

DONOUGHMORE covers a wide area to the north of Tower and Blarney in Co Cork and two houses are on the market there now.