Trading up: Ardmore, Waterford; €380,000

Because of its coastal location and sea views, this family home near Whiting Bay in West Waterford might possibly become a holiday home.

Situated at Crossford, Ardmore, the 2,500 sq ft five bed dormer bungalow is new to the market with a guide of €380,000. Selling agents Sherry FitzGerald Hennessy says the attractions include well-maintained, modern accommodation, a 1.6 acre site as well as captivating views of the Atlantic coastline and Capel Island.

Rooms with sea views include a maple floored dining room and large tiled breakfast room opening into a kitchen with oak units. Other accommodation includes a utility room, a linen room, and a bathroom with a Jacuzzi bath and a living room.

Three of the five bedrooms are en suite, one of these is downstairs and two are upstairs. In the attached garage there’s a large workshop, a utility room and a storage room.

The gardens are lawned and the house has a BBQ area and a tarmac drive. The grounds are split into two sites of 0.8 of an acre with two separate entrances.

Located one mile from Whiting Bay the property is within a five-minute drive from Ardmore. The 12-year-old family home is now being looked at by a UK buyer in search of a summer residence.

VERDICT: With seaviews and an abundance of space it’s perfect for a family home, or for holidays.