Town
12 Barrack Street, Kinsale, Co Cork
€325,000, James Murphy & Co Auctioneers
This 300-year-old Ber-exempt three-bedroom end-terrace cottage has rustic charm aplenty across its 81sq m (871sq ft) of space. It includes exposed beams, lime-plastered walls, deep windowsills and a double-height living space where a spiral staircase leads up to the accommodation. It is at the top of the town and has a large, south-facing back garden.
Plus The large private garden
Minus It has oil-fired central heating
Country
Neigham Cottage, Neigham, Gowran, Co Kilkenny
€325,000, Sherry FitzGerald McCreery
Set on 0.4 of an acre, this creeper-clad four-bedroom, three-bathroom detached cottage is just a couple of kilometres from charming Gowran village and looks on to the ruin of Neigham Castle. It features tongue-and groove panelling, stylish timber windows, and gorgeous gardens and outbuildings. Set well back from the road, the D2-rated abode extends to 183sq m (1,969sq ft).
RM Block
Plus A rural setting with landmark views
Minus Some rooms have low ceilings
