Renovated and restored in recent years, the three-bed dwelling dates back to 1875. It is set on around four acres, 10km from Navan and 13km from Slane.

The character-filled house forms part of a stone courtyard with former stables and outhouses. In a wooded setting, the property boasts elevated views of the surrounding countryside.

While the extensive revamp included re-wiring and replumbing, the integrity of the house remains intact. The rustic kitchen features an oilfired Sorn cooker range, electric cooker, cream units with solid wood worktop, ceramic sink unit and flagged stone floor.

A Belfast sink graces the pantry/utility. There are two reception rooms, both with timber floors and fireplaces.

A freestanding cast-iron bath takes centrestage in the bathroom which incorporates a fireplace and builtin closet.

The stone courtyard includes lofted stores and former stables in need of reroofing and further development but offering potential for conversion, subject to planning permission.

The lands are laid out in three paddocks and surround the house on all sides, with road frontage, providing protection and privacy. A leafy laneway provides separate access to the lands at the rear.

Extending to around 170sq m (around 1700sq ft), accommodation comprises entrance porch; kitchen; pantry with timber units; WC; rear porch with timber floor; dining room with panelled ceiling; drawing room; main bedroom with fireplace, walk-in closet and views on three sides; and two other bedrooms, one with fireplace and bathroom.

Brownstown is easily accessed from Dublin either via the M1 motorway or from Slane, via the N2. Schools, shops and sports clubs are available locally.

The lowdown Address: Brownstown, Lobinstown, Co Meath Details: Renovated country cottage on four acres comprising entrance porch, kitchen, pantry, WC, dining room, drawing room, three bedrooms and main bathroom.

Highlights: The price tag. A restored cottage with loads on character on a fair chunk of land for under 1m is hard to come by these days.

Price: 550,000
Agent: Savills HOK 01-663 4350.