Two detached country homes offer a touch of the green near Cork city

THINK the convenience of a country setting close to Cork city and its bright new airport and business park, think detached status, think a bit of garden space, and think in the region of €500/550,000 plus for a couple of summer 2006 options, each on a half acre plot.

Two options in south Cork’s tightly-controlled green hinterland come to mind, for individual sale with two of the bigger city agents.

Sherry FitzGerald seek €500,000 for a 1,300 sq ft extended cottage on half an acre at Meadstown, above Ballygarvan village. It is currently under offer, at around €460,000 after a couple of weeks on the market.