Whiterock Cottage, Letter, Skibbereen Price: 275,000 Agent: Sherry FitzGerald O'Neill, 028-21404 A bargain: this charming, traditional farmhouse includes kitchen/diningroom, livingroom, four bedrooms and a bathroom. The location couldn't be better, situated just two miles from the centre of Skibbereen. The property has stunning views of the countryside and across the Beara peninsula.

Set on approximately 0.5 acre of fine gardens, with a number of old outbuildings, ripe for conversion, the property is presented in reasonable condition, and is ready to move into, although it could benefit from some modernisation.

Reenagreena South, Glandore, Price: 895,000 Agent: Sherry FitzGerald O'Neill, 028-21404 Beautifully extended and refurbished, this traditional cottage has been transformed into a charming, modern home, with fantastic uninterrupted views of the sea. Located at the mouth of Glandore Harbour, the property, which is south facing, has the benefit of all-day sunshine. Accommodation includes a large livingroom, conservatory, kitchen with utilityroom off, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large separate garage. A quality home for the discerning buyer, it is ideally located beside the popular sailing village of Glandore.

No 2 Sandycove Villa, Ownahincha, West Cork Price: 315,000 Agent: DNG Michael Galvin, 023-44958 Within easy reach of Rosscarbery, Kinsale and Clonakilty, this property offers location and luxury at a reasonable price. It overlooks the strand at Ownahincha. Accommodation includes a large fully fitted open-plan kitchen/diningroom, a livingroom with feature fireplace and patio door to back garden, three bedrooms, master bedroom en suite and a family bathroom. Ideal for watersports and outdoors enthusiasts, if the surfing at Ownahincha doesn't suit, then the Warren and Inchydoney are close by.

Four Winds, Featherbed Lane, Kinsale Price: three-bed from 500,000; four-bed 650,000 Agent: Cohalan Downing and Associates, 021-4277717 New properties rarely come to the market in Kinsale and this small development of just 13 townhouses has created much interest. The architecturally designed exteriors at Four Winds include natural stone fronts with granite cills, natural slate roofs and cobblelock footpaths.

Made up of a mix of three- and four-bed properties, the fully-fitted kitchens have granite worktops and integrated appliances; all the units have three bathrooms, wood floors, fully tiled bathrooms and en-suites.