Stairway to property heaven

YOUR typical country cottage is available just outside Bandon, Co Cork.

Mayfield Cottage has lovely grounds of an acre and a position that's rural, but not isolated it's just a 10-minute drive from the booming town.

Completely renovated, it comes with an impressive modern kitchen and an open plan series of living rooms with wide-plank pine flooring and a big, inglenook fireplace.