No better place for a life by the sea than Red Strand

SMALL, but perfectly placed, this little seaside cottage at Red Strand, Clonakilty is an opportunity to grab, says auctioneer, John Hodnett.

Just five minutes walk from the unspoilt beach, houses rarely come up for sale here, he says, especially so close to the sea.

Building in or around the beach is also out of the question, so this house could be extended and tweaked to make a permanent home, or could be a superbly located holiday home.