The prettily named Fairyhill is a four-bed detached residence at Knockshegowna, Ballingarry, which comes to the market with big gardens, a paddock, four loose boxes, haybarn, tack room and sand arena.

A number of the outbuildings could convert for use as a studio or workshop.

Close proximity to Lough Derg will have great appeal for fishing or boating enthusiasts while the scenic yet secluded location will appeal to the writer or painter seeking to get away from it all.

Accommodation is bright, warm and spacious, comprising a big country kitchen with Stanley range; dining room with open fireplace; study; reception hall; living room with brick fireplace; three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Roscrea is 10 miles distant, Birr, eight miles and Nenagh, 15 miles. Limerick is within one hour's drive; Dublin over 90 minutes by car, while the train station at Roscrea services both these cities.

Price: Euro298,000 Agent: Victor Mitchell, 0505-24000