Delightful cottage with beautiful gardens

FANCY retiring to a little cottage in the country, surrounded by lush gardens, but with room for the children to visit?

Then flog that city house and pocket the difference between that and the asking price of €350,000 for this three-bed with two-bed guest cottage at Carrigeen, Lackaroe, Youghal.

With just a short spin to good, even blue flag, beaches, this little hideaway could be just the retirement ticket.

On the market with Noel Mackey and Co, the original cottage has been fully renovated and is a walk-in buy. High, panelled ceilings, with a big stone fireplace give the quintessential country look in the living room, while the kitchen/ diner has pine built-ins with Belfast sink and dresser: it also has a separate utility.