Have faith in west Cork

THOUGH lacking the period charm and setting of the exquisite Rectory (a hugely popular wedding venue in a period gem) in Glandore, Cork, the ecumenical or denominational rival, The Presbytery, has the virtue of a manageable asking price.

For sale with Micheal Duggan, of Sherry FitzGerald O’Neill (jointly with SF Brennan Busteed in Bandon), in west Cork, is a former priest’s house by the church in the scenic coastal village, being sold for private owners and pitched as full-time or holiday home, given Glandore’s strong tourism appeal.

Although relatively undistinguished from the outside from other two-storey, mid-1900s houses, internally it is in very good order and appears bright, thanks to its south-facing aspect.

The Presbytery has four bedrooms, two reception rooms, plus sunny reading spot, and has quality features, like some hardwood parquet flooring. There’s also a modern kitchen with white units and deep-green metro wall tiles, while the main living room has a stone chimney breast. The Presbytery’s roadside entrance also has quality stone walls and pillars, while, to the rear of the site, there’s an elevated patio/outdoor dining space.

Joined to the house by a covered lobby is a garage, with attached workshop. Asking price for the Presbytery is €295,000.