Etruscan flavour to Ballyherkin House

FORGET your Georgian windows and your Palladian porticos — in terms of architectural one-upmanship, this 19th century farmhouse wins hands down — it comes with an Etruscan doorcase.

This remnant from Iron-Age, Chianti-shire is certainly a striking feature and its simplicity suits the plain facade of this renovated farmhouse.

Located at Ballinaclashet, Oysterhaven in Co Cork, Ballyherkin House is perfectly placed for commuting to Cork.