Moving on: 12 acres, house, stables, €400,000

IT’S horses for courses with this hobby farm at Burgatia, Rosscarbery, a mile and a half from the west Cork village.

The renovated farmhouse has a meandering range of rooms, with lots of living space and comfortable, country-style accommodation.

On the market with Hodnett Forde Auctioneers, it’s seeing good interest, says John Hodnett and comes with an attractive setting and a good chunk of land — 12 acres, which explains the guide price.

This Burgatia property comes with three stables, a sand arena, workshop and tool shed, along with distant views over Galley Head and a location in the gentlest of west Cork countryside.

Location: Rosscarbery, Co Cork

Price: €400,000

Size: 98 sq m /1050 sq ft

Bedrooms: 2

BER rating: Pending

VERDICT: What better place to retire early, keep horses, sheep, a couple of pigs and a few hens?