Harbouring thoughts of dream catch? Be canny, take a look at The Cranny

Trish Dromey finds a Fountainstown beach home on the rocks

There probably aren’t any other properties at Fountainstown Beach in Cork which are as close to the water as The Cranny. The small 1950s bungalow is quite remarkable because of its location above a tidal sand bar and because of the amazing views across Cork’s harbour mouth, Ringabella Bay and the Westwood estuary.

It may have originally been built as a holiday property, but the 750 sq ft property has been owner-occupied by the same family for many years. Upgraded over time, it has been fitted with double glazed windows as well as a satellite dish and receiver for broadband. In recent years it’s also been re-roofed and the owners have also reinforced the retaining wall underneath the property.