Island House stands out from the crowd in an exclusive area

THE Island House, Toormore, is being renovated, but joint agents Stephen O'Keefe of James Lyons O'Keefe and Martin Swanton of Keane Mahony Smith are already marketing this classic three bedroom West Cork farmhouse.

When completed, the house will have a traditional look, but with all modern conveniences in turnkey condition, say Stephen O’Keefe.

Despite being in an area with many exquisite properties, its one and a half acre site elevates it above the norm.

The lush gardens run down to a tidal creek and are dotted with mature shrubs and trees.

The agents are inviting offers of 325,000 euro for the house, outhouses, garden and paddock. The outhouses are suitable for stables.

Three bedrooms, a large kitchen, sitting room, study utility and main bathroom comprise the house, less than five miles from Schull.