Stairway to your own piece of heaven

A CLONAKILTY apartment with a twist is up for the taking, with some of the best elevated views in this West Cork town.

A penthouse apartment at the converted mills building, Sand Quay Mill, is technically a one-bed, but still has 900 sq ft of space within its confines. This is thanks to a moody mezzanine space, reached via a spiral staircase.

It has views to the south, west and north, says Martin Kelleher of SWS Property Services, who has views towards surpassing the €295,000 price guide. It has features like exposed original painted beams, restored brickwork and is very private and secure with lift and staircase access, as well as video intercom.

There's a hall with semi-solid floor beyond the oak entrance door, shower room, bedroom with balcony, and a kitchen/dining room with built-ins and integrated appliances, and 16' high ceilings.

The twisting spiral staircase leads to a living or storage space under the roof beams, with exposed brick and beams, period style roof lights.