Realistic price for a joy to behold in West Cork

IVAN’S ACRE is a joy to behold, says Henry O’Leary, an auctioneer who puts a lot of West Cork farmhouses through his hands and doesn’t lose the run of himself very often.

But this house, he says is special, it's been completely renovated, is very sweet and "is out far enough to keep the price realistic".

And realistic it is at €190,000 for one and half acres just six miles from Skibbereen at Drominidy South, Drimoleague.

The setting here is peaceful and the house is in great condition and includes a lean-to greenhouse/conservatory. There are just two bedrooms in the current layout, as the master bedroom takes up the entire top floor, but there is more than enough space to expand.

Ivan's Acre has a large living/dining area of 26' by 11' and a fitted pine kitchen of 19' by 8' with tiled worktop, slate floor and separate utility. The conservatory runs the width of the gable end of the house: this is in teak and other rooms on the ground floor are the second bedroom and main bathroom.

Mr O'Leary adds that the "vendors are motivated and have plans made" which, if you read the subtext, means there could be a fast sale for a canny buyer. Contact Henry O'Leary Property Partners.