Earth, wind and water on the Ring of Kerry

RIVER frontage, mountain views and a five-mile drive to Killarney are just some of the assets of this Beaufort property. Throw in a top rate finish and you have a very desirable home on the Ring of Kerry.

Despite having over 2,200 square feet of space, the house has a modest enough facade which gives no idea of the huge deck at the rear.

Also, the space has not been given over to lots of bedrooms it has just three large rooms, but all are en suite and the level of finish in the house generally is superb, according to auctioneer, Michael Coughlan.

He's asking in the region of 600,000 for the property and its one and a half acre of ground.

The rear gardens are fully south- facing and slope down to the river Laune, where it's possible to bathe and fish, but probably not at the same time.

Four of the rooms at the back have patio door access to the wraparound deck and the best of river and mountain views.

The current rage in one-off houses in this part of Killarney is the clay oven the ultimate barbecue tool.

This house's conservatory comes with one and it gives radiant heat while allowing the chef to cook indoors when the rain belts down outside. And, it can also be used to take the frost out of the air in winter, so the gardenias won't come down with a chill. Internally, the house is classically finished with a large oak floored entrance hall.

This leads onto the large kitchen/ dining room of 23'7' x 16'9' with its limed oak kitchen and terracotta tiling. Worktops are in granite and there are three-panelled sliding doors to the deck. The sitting room has oak floor and measures 16' by 20' and also has double doors to the rear. Recessed lighting, cornicing and a marble fireplace are just some of the fittings.

The bedrooms are all huge by average standards and all are en suite, the master coming with its own dressing room, Jacuzzi bath and large patio windows with breathtaking views, says Michael Coughlan.

All of the bedrooms have the same level of finish as the rest of the house, including solid oak floors and recessed lighting. Best of all the heating shower system is pressurised.

Thermostatic controls are fitted on all radiators and the house is fully alarmed with security lighting in the gardens and on the pathway through to the river.

An idyllic spot for anyone, the house would be the ultimate retirement home, and would also suit commuters to Killarney.

Just off the main road at Beaufort, it's a short drive to the thriving tourist town. Sherry FitzGerald Coughlan are looking for offers in the region of €600,000 for the property.