Getaway home in harmony with its natural setting

WITH Ireland’s tidiest village, Rathbarry, on its doorstep, and views to a lake, the ocean and beaches, a lighthouse and a castle, there’s a lot to look at in this West Cork home, now up for sale.

Originally a farm cottage, this place has been extended and upgraded on its acre site, and the vendors pushed the boat out when it came to making the most of the great outdoors.

There’s a large, stone-fringed pond with abundant fish, stepped and productive gardens, a graveled Zen garden, and best of all, a large walled in courtyard area just ideal for outdoor dining whenever a weather-window presents itself.