Trading up: Dunmore East, Waterford €349,000

A QUIRKY property at Creadan Head, a mile from the village of Dunmore East in Waterford, comes with sea views, fruit trees and a sauna.

Originally a small stone cottage, it was extended quite imaginatively by its current owner who added a two-storey section in 1998. This has a large first floor living room with a balcony at either end as well as ground floor bedrooms and an en suite which has a combination sauna/steam shower.

Selling agents Palmer auctioneers say the property is charming, well maintained and attractive.

In the original cottage there’s a kitchen with a Stanley range, black and white chequered tiles, a living/dining room with a stove as well as a bathroom and a bedroom. Overlooking the front courtyard patio there’s also a small sun-room. The ivy covered extension adjoining the old cottage has two en suite bedrooms as well as the large upstairs sitting room with a stove and a beamed ceiling. From the front this has views of the sea and from the rear it looks out on to the golf course.

Outside there’s an acre of gardens with mature fruit trees, lawns and a gravel driveway.

VERDICT: Perfect for a buyer looking for something a little different, while the sauna/steam shower adds an extra touch of luxury.