Trading up: Goleen, West Cork €230,000

Sq m: 130 (1,400 sq ft)

Quietly on the market for a while, now this three-bed semi-d in West Cork’s scenic Goleen near Crookhaven and beaches has had a price drop as a new spring selling season comes around — bringing a bit of spring in the market too.

No 2 Rockview is one of 12 stone-faced houses built about eight years ago by Leonard Ford, just above and on the western side of the coastal village, and has a decent c1,400 sq of space, which makes it accommodating for full-time as well as second-home/ holiday use.

It’s got a nice garden, with a mound of stone a particular feature in the back garden, and there’s sea views (albeit a bit distant) to be had from the house and site, while the village amenities (several pubs, two shops, restaurant etc) are all a walk away.

No 2’s in very smart decorative order, has a 16’ by 15’ living room with open fireplace linking to a 23’ by 11’ kitchen/diner with Belfast sink, and there’s also a guest WC, while overhead one of the three bedrooms is en suite

VERDICT: Goleen’s in a gorgeous setting, hasn’t been overdeveloped and Rockview is ideal for those who don’t want rural isolation.