Trading up: Bealad, Clonakilty €425,000

Sq m: 240 (2,600 sq ft)

Four acres of land, and a traditionallooking, sizeable and very fresh farmhouse dwelling with a few design twists are part of a package on offer about five miles west of Clonakilty in West Cork.

This 2,600 sq ft home, near the birthplace of Michael Collins and Sam’s Cross at Bealad, is called Pilgrims Rest and is a recent listing with Michéal Duggan of Sherry FitzGerald O’Neill; he guides at a pretty reasonable, €425,000 given the amount of space inside and out. Plus, alongside there’s a 1,000 sq ft garage, ideal for those into cars or DIY as it’s fitted out for workshop use, with secure roller shutter doors.