Bay view home needs some love

DESCRIBED by the selling agents as a bit of a higgledy-piggledy Fr Ted house, Island View House in Ballycotton is a property in need of a bit of salvation.

The run down but impressive house stands on half an acre looking across Ballycotton Bay to Garryvoe beach and down the coast as far as Youghal. With summer on the way, it could be a good option for an enthusiastic DIYer.

The two storey house has a bright sitting room with windows to the front and back, TV room, kitchen and scullery at ground level.

Upstairs are five bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside are low adjoining outhouses. The grounds around the house are mostly in mature lawn while still allowing plenty of room for parking.

Island View House is located just outside Ballycotton village and is on the market with Hegarty Properties in Midleton. The guide price is €340,000 and the vendors are open to offers.