A RESTORED Georgian residence, Kilcolman Rectory in Cork on 22 acres, didn't find a buyer last year at auction and is now for sale in three lots, giving prospective buyers the choice of more or less land, and for a reduced price tag.

Formerly part of the Earl of Bandon's estate, Kilcolman Rectory is a two-storey over basement gem of a period residence, wonderfully restored and immaculately presented, brimful with character, history, lots of original details and space . . . all 650sq m (7,000sq ft).

At hall level, there is an entrance porch, hallway, drawing room with marble fireplace, dining room with marble fireplace, office with wooden fireplace, cloakroom, guest bedroom and en-suite bathroom.

Garden level incorporates a hallway with door to courtyard, kitchen with oil-fired four oven Aga, integrated fridge and dishwasher, fitted kitchen, island unit with marble worktops, leading to larder; garden room with wooden fireplace and glass door to patio, family room with wooden fireplace, log store, wine cellar, cloak room, store room and utility room.

On the first floor, there is a landing with arched window; master bedroom with ensuite bathroom incorporating free standing bath and power shower; three other bedrooms; two shower rooms; and linen press.

Outside, an original cutstone stable courtyard with two loose boxes, hay loft, tack room, garage, tool shed and boiler room add yet another dimension to this property.

Also on site are three refurbished cottages (a fourth is being renovated), which could prove a nice little money spinner for those wishing to combine a home and business opportunity.

Well-heeled period properties like this are a rare find in the country, so don't expect the rectory to be on the market for long, now that it's being sold in lots.

The lowdown

Address: Kilcolman Rectory, Enniskeane, Co Cork
Details: Beautifully restored Georgian residence on 22 acres comprising entrance porch, hallway, drawing room, dining room, office, cloakroom, kitchen, family room, wine cellar, utility, five bedrooms, family bathroom and one en-suite and two shower rooms
Highlights: A well-heeled residence such as this is a rare find in the country . . . especially one that offers a business opportunity in the form of four on-site cottages Price: Lot 1: house on three acres 1.75m; Lot 2: residence on three-and-a-half acres with four cottages 2.2 million; Lot 3: house on 22 acres with four cottages 2.8m Agent: Knight Frank Ganly Walters 01-662 3255