Located just a couple of hundred yards from the blue flag beach at Owenahincha and a mile from Rosscarbery town, the location is idyllic for anyone seeking a seaside retreat or to enter the B&B market. In fact, the developer had this in mind and the house was built with Bord Failte fire and safety regulations in mind.

The town of Clonakilty is about eight miles away and Cork city, the international airport and ferry port are less than an hour away.

Inside, the impressive hallway with its sweeping staircase gives a taste of what's to come. Double glass-panelled doors lead to the living room with its large bay window and stunning views. The television room has a coal effect electric fire and wall mounted 48" flat screen television.

From here you enter the kitchen which is a chef's delight with a large island centre unit, integrated appliances including a twin five-ring gas cooker, red glass counter top, slate flooring and antique style presses.

Off the kitchen is the formal dining room with solid timber flooring and the utility room with cleverly designed recycling unit and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer.

On this level there are also four double bedrooms, all ensuite. One of these is a wet room, which would be ideal for wheel-chair users if the purchaser was considering running a B&B.

Upstairs there are two suites each with bedroom, seating area and state-of-theart en-suites. The master also has a walk-in wardrobe with shoe room, circular shower and jacuzzi bath.

The lowdown Address: Wa te r 's Edge , Owenahincha, Rosscarbery, Co Cork Details: Living room, television room, kitchen, formal dining room, six en-suite bedrooms Highlights: This home is so big it could be run as an up-market B&B Price: 1m Agent: SWS Property Services 023-33367