Trading up: Crosshaven, Co Cork €350,000

Neat as pin, and overlooking a point — that’s this Church Bay, Crosshaven, Co Cork, home with a wide appeal to home hunters of the holiday or permanent residence persuasion.

Listed in a fine, sunny month with city agent James G Coughlan is Point View, out at popular Church Bay, just a short hike up and over the hill from well-serviced Crosshaven, and about an half hour commute to and from Cork city.

The bungalow home isn’t flash, but it’s smart all the same, and comfortable, but picks up the flash from Roches Point lighthouse, across the mouth of Cork harbour.

“It’s rare that spectacular views and quality construction meet but, on this occasion, we have both in abundance,” says Jim Coughlan, who guides at €350,000 and has Point View under offer at €320,000.

Attractions include the views, seasonal mackerel fishing at the beach, bracing fresh air, and interior comforts with a bright and open plan living area, linked to a kitchen.

This room is 26’ by 16’ with gas-fired stove in a brick hearth in the 16’ by 11’ living end, and the kitchen units have granite tops, plus there’s garden/terrace access from sliding doors by the dining space.

One of the three bedrooms is en suite and the main family bathroom is freshly tiled, has contemporary sanitary ware, and a large, walk in double shower.

VERDICT: If you love the sea, every day here will be a holiday.