Old Post Office ideal island retreat in charming West Cork

THIS is the time of year for selling properties in West Cork. While city agents see a fall off in listings as the holiday season begins, down west the boards are going up in anticipation of the summer crowds.

There are ‘breakaway homes and boltholes, but living on an island adds an extra dimension to downtime, and that’s why this house on Sherkin Island will appeal.

Just a 15-minute ferry from Baltimore, The Old Post Office comes with 2.8 acres of land, including shore frontage.