Lake views from a cottage made for two

VIEWS of Inniscarra Lake and just enough room for two, makes Roxboro Cottage a cosy little nest for first-time buyers.

Located at Magoola, Dripsey in Co Cork, this one-bedroomed cottage has a half acre site and is within commuting distance of the city, says its selling agent, Kathleen O’Shea.

She is looking for offers in the region of €225,000 for the cottage which has been fully renovated and comes with plans for an extension.

To buy a site in this area is very expensive, says Ms O’Shea and that’s without considering the problem involved in obtaining planning permission, so this cottage is a very good buy in that respect, she adds.

The main living area runs to 23’ by 13’ and has a raised and newly sheeted ceiling, open fireplace and Mexican pine surround.

The bedroom is 12’ by 11’ and comes with wardrobes and a hot press and the kitchen has a range of built-in units: there’s also a bathroom with electric shower.

Grounds are well laid out and there’s a gravelled driveway.