Starter homes: Clonakilty, West Cork €200,000/220,000

Size: Sq m 100/110

Price drops have brought two coastal homes along West Cork’s Wild Atlantic Way stretch, a short drive from Clonakilty, within the price region of first-time buyers, and even of those daring to dream again of a seaside holiday or retirement home.

A couple of sizeable price cuts now down to €220,000 (and open to offers by its keen vendors) brings the distinctive 1,200 sq ft architect-designed Dún an Óir to a wider buying audience.