Co Galway/€400,000: A waterfront retreat in Connemara, to be auctioned by Lisney on May 6th with a €400,000 guide, could attract a diverse selection of viewers.

Canrower is close to Cashel, half an hour from Roundstone and Ballyconneely and so close to the shoreline, you can smell the sea from the front door.

With five bedrooms and 270 sq m (2,899 sq ft) of accommodation, this white-painted house is substantial enough to make a permanent home. Alternatively, the furniture can be bought separately at the auction, so the buyer could walk away with a fully fitted out holiday home.

The setting on the edge of Cashel Bay is idyllic, sheltered by a grove of mature trees and with glimpses of the Twelve Bens in the distance. Re-roofed five years ago, the house is in good decorative condition, with oil central heating, three bathrooms and well-kept gardens.

The accommodation includes a sittingroom with French doors opening to the bay, a diningroom, and very long kitchen/breakfastroom. The five bedrooms are all a good size, with an en suite bathroom off the main bedroom. Outside, there are acres of unspoiled countryside to explore.