You can be the king of this castle for a mere €150,000

THE siting was obvious - what better place to guard the access point to Great Island than at its narrowest point to mainland county Cork?

Built in the 14th century, Belvelly Castle was a pragmatic structure for its day, and almost 600 years later has stood the literal test of time.

Now up for sale with a €150,000 price guide with agents Hamilton Osborne King, it will be a challenging project for any new owner - and the purchase price will be the least of the cost implications.