Grand Designs project up in the West Cork hills and clouds was ahead of the eco-design curve

Derryduff Estate in the wilds of West Cork was ahead of the posse in an eco life style, with carbon-positive builds, writes Tommy Barker

The 144-acre Derryduff Estate with several houses is along the Coomhola river near Bantry on the Cork-Kerry border. Sherry FitzGerald O'Neill's guide at €1.45 million

Coomhola, Bantry
€1.485m
Size	653 sq m (6,980 sq ft) across four houses, on 144 acres with pond
Bedrooms	11
Bathrooms	6
BER	B2