This two-bedroomed country home at Kilglass, within walking distance of the picturesque village of Legan, Co Longford, has all the romance and tradition . . . but not the cold and primitive facilities . . .

of the typical Irish cottage. In walk-in condition throughout, having been sympathetically restored by the current owners, the property would make the perfect little bolt-hole, calmly set away from the noise and stress of city life.

And that does mean 'walkin' . . . the custom-made furniture stays as part of the sale, as do all carpets, curtains, light fittings, pictures, cookware and everything needed to make this an instant and appealing home.

The thatched roof defines the house, while the old-world style is enhanced inside by the sloping, white painted wooden ceilings in every room, and also the open brick fireplace with cast iron stove in the comfortable living room.

Accommodation begins at the entrance hall with tiled floor and this opens directly into the kitchen/dining area which is fully fitted with ivory painted beech cupboards, shelving, natural stone floor and, in one corner, something of a little oddity (but perhaps a practical inclusion for those bottles of stout), a stone-built bar area with shelving. The sitting room is nicely furnished with cream sofas complementing the fresh, pale patterned wallpaper and polished timber floor, with the room's main feature being the big fireplace.

To the rear is the back hall and leading off this are the two bedrooms, the first a large (21' x 11'3") double with a walkin wardrobe and handbasin with timber vanity unit. The slightly smaller second bedroom also has its own washhand basin. The main bathroom is fully tiled and has tongue-and-groove panelling and both a bath and shower.

Completing the interior layout is the utility room with laundry appliances. Heating throughout is by electric wall-mounted Dimplex heaters.

Outside is the stone-built garage, which could convert to a studio or other use, and a smaller stone building with thatched roof. The property stands on half an acre and is close to lakes and other beauty spots, including charming Edgeworthstown just six miles away.

Price: 230,000 Agent: Sherry FitzGerald Davitt & Davitt (044-934 0000)