With a bit of a makeover, you could turn this home into heaven

THERE are imposing piles and sweet cottages — and then there is the odd property that falls between the two. Such as this sweet little house at Gortnaglanna, close to Kilbrittain in Co Cork.

Built in 1720, this Georgian villa is single-storey over basement, with two additions at either side and an impressive rear courtyard.

Set on 2.5 acres of well tended gardens it’s only five minutes from Kilbrittain beach and local hostelry, the Pink Elephant, yet is tucked inside a private world just off the coastal road to Timoleague.