Shanagarry House in Co Cork, an elegant, late Georgian property standing on nine acres, is on the market through joint agents Jackson Stops, Dublin and Keane Mahony Smith, Cork, with a guide price of £850,000 (€1.079m).

The five-bed house has been carefully refurbished with meticulous attention to detail, particularly in the understated but gracious reception rooms. A striking feature of the house is that, for a village Great House, it is unfussy and manageable - but nevertheless exudes Georgian charm.

Set off the road in the historic east Cork village of Shanagarry, the house enjoys fine sea views, including Ballycotton Lighthouse. It is approached through electronically controlled wrought iron gates and a pebble driveway sweeping through immaculate, well-planted lawns, which lead to the classic Georgian faτade.

The house blends easily with the quiet atmosphere of Shanagarry, home to the famous potter, Stephen Pearce.

Nearby is Ballymaloe House, known for its restaurant and cookery school.

The present house was established on lands adjoining Shanagarry Castle which passed to Admiral William Penn in 1654 following the restoration of Charles II. His son, William, subsequently founded the State of Pennsylvania.

The south-facing entrance hall, with polished Purbeck granite tiling, opens out to a drawingroom, which has bay windows with south and east views.

The imposing marble chimney-piece and chandelier are features of the light-filled room. The morningroom with bay windows also has a fine marble chimney piece and a view to the south. The music room, with marble chimney-piece, has southern and western views.

The reception room floors are of polished elm, and the inner hall and stairwell lead to a spacious and well-proportioned kitchen with open beam ceiling, Aga solid-fuel cooker, built-in electric double oven and electric hob, and which is plumbed for a dishwasher.

This area of the house also contains a pantry, laundry room, games room and store room. Upstairs, off the main landing two spacious main bedrooms have fireplaces, while the third bedroom has a wash-hand basin. The fourth has both a wash-hand basin a and fireplace.

The first of two well-appointed bathrooms is on this landing. Off the half landing is the fifth bedroom. The second bathroom, with cast-iron bath, is part panelled in pine.

The internal/external telephone system is switched via computer and the property is protected by a high specification alarm system.

Shanagarry House is close to a number of unspoilt beaches and is only 20 minutes from Cork city. The airport is just 30 minutes away.

The furniture and effects, assembled specifically for the house, form a distinct collection and may be purchased separately.