More to this than meets the eye

CLIFDEN is a great place altogether, according to auctioneer Martin O'Connor, and is thriving on tourism.

It's also recognised as the gateway to Connemara and has an abundance of good restaurants and amenities.

In the last 10 years there have been a number of new developments in the town and the auctioneer is now selling a two-bed apartment on the Galway road.

Appropriately enough, the 630 sq ft property at 12 Galway Road is more like a town house with its own door access and just one other property attached.

One of its attractions, in a town that's chockablock in the high season, is its own dedicated parking. Access is via a lift from the basement and at ground level, the development is paved, making for low maintenance. Accommodation includes two bedrooms, an open plan kitchen/living area, a bathroom and storage presses.

Just a 10-minute stroll from the town, it has a guide price of €180,000. Selling agents: Michael O'Toole Auctioneers and Valuers.