In a lovely setting, homes here have views of Knocknarea Mountain, Ben Bulben and Ox Mountain, while to the west is Sligo Bay.

A popular village, Strandhill is just five miles from Sligo, making it an ideal spot both for commuting and for tourists. The village has good local facilities including primary and secondary schools, bars, restaurants, hotel, golf course and famous seaweed bathhouse.

Houses range in size from a three-bed of 105sq m (1136sq ft) to a four-bed of 140sq m (1510sq ft).

Contemporary in style, all homes include as standard en-suite showers in main bedroom, downstairs wc, tongue and groove flooring upstairs, oil-fired central heating, patio doors to garden, outside lighting and paved patios.

Price: three-bed semis from Euro375,000, and four-bed detached houses Euro625,000.

Agent: McCarrick & Sons Real Estate Alliance 071-914 4300.