West Cork: €450,000Exquisite is the only word to describe Blue Cottage, a three-bedroom period farmhouse on 1.7 acres near Baltimore in west Cork. Sherry FitzGerald O'Neill of Skibbereen is quoting €450,000 for this property, which is on Rath Hill, about three miles from Baltimore.

Wonderful views across fields to Cape Clear, Sherkin and Reenarogy islands and beautiful gardens are just some of the features of Blue Cottage.

True to its name, everything is blue, from the exterior walls and window frames to wood-panelled ceilings and bannister. The country kitchen sports a blue Rayburn stove and the sofa and oilcloth on the table match the decor. The dining/livingroom has a cast-iron stove, while a garden room faces the magnificent views. Two bedrooms and the main bathroom upstairs have sloping ceilings. There is also a separate guest bedroom with stove, toilet and utility. Beyond the garden and outbuildings is a meadow which could accommodate a pony.