Moving on: This ‘beast’ of Ballyhoura is a fine, six-bed, 3,000 sq ft home

Dormer in scenic tourism area is priced at €325,000 says Tommy Barker.

HEARD of the Beast of Ballyhoura? This Cork-Limerick country border area has embraced outdoor living: this summer sees the fifth ‘Beast’, a gruelling 36-hour extreme sports event that includes mountain runs and bike trails through the Ballyhoura hills, kayaking, abseiling, orienteering and shooting.

Once a low-key area of natural beauty, mountain-bike trails have put Ballyhoura on the map, and brought a tourism boost as well. Now, there’s a kinder ‘beast’ to consider locally — this fine, six-bedroomed, quality, c 3,000 sq ft dormer home with a manageable price of €325,000 for relocators, via agent Mary O’Callaghan, of Sherry FitzGerald O’Donovan.