One gone, another on offer at Waterville

Tommy Barker says The Swallows should fly, following the successful sale of Tullig farmhouse.

HAVING just gone sale agreed with a Continental European purchaser for a picturesque Tullig, Waterville farm house, on a half acre with views, for around its €170,000 asking price, auctioneer James Hillis of ERA The Property Shop reckons there are buyers in the wings for a similarly attractive new listing.

He now guides another traditional property with equal charm called The Swallows at Murreigh, Waterville at €150,000.

This time around, the attractive stone-build and slate roofed property, with a deal of individuality, is a two-bed, all renovated with an added-on sun room, and across the graveled yard is a stone-faced, one-bed self-contained guest cottage — also with a sun room grafted onto its gable.

It’s on a small site, with dog kennel and run, within a walk of Waterville.

VERDICT: Almost down 50% in price from when it was previously on the market, it’s as suitable as a holiday base or a starter home, says its agent.