Starter homes: Ardfield, Clonakilty €165,000

Size: 75 (807 sq ft)

Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside. Down West Cork, coastal properties seem set to fare well, judging by the high bidding action happening at the moment.

A cottage at Dunworley, (mentioned on these pages lately) which started at €140,000 now looks like it could make closer to €220,000 in bids.