Sea views will always give a house a relaxed, holiday home feeling - and nowhere is that more true than in Cannon Rock Cottage, on Upper Cliff Road, Howth, Co Dublin. Not only does the house enjoy spectacular, uninterrupted views of the sea, it also feels truly remote because it is set on three and a half acres on the Hill of Howth.

The property currently for sale is, in fact, three cottages, the oldest of which is more than 200 years old. Two of the cottages interconnect, while the third, the one which has been extended and greatly renovated, is linked to the others by an intercom system - and you have to go out into the garden to access them.

The renovation of the main cottage was completed two years ago and was designed to make maximum use of the tremendous views - so the cottage, as well as having a spacious, square-shaped, eat-in kitchen downstairs, has a spectacular living room upstairs with very large windows on three sides. Also in this cottage are two double bedrooms and an attic room, as well as a shower room and a bathroom. The two other interconnecting cottages have a total of six rooms made up of bedrooms and living rooms, as well as a kitchen, a bathroom and a shower room. These two cottages are very much in need of renovation which is unlikely to put off potential buyers who will most likely be planning on remodelling the property to make one large family home.

Outside, apart from the 3.5 acres, there are three stables, a cobble locked drive for parking and charming cottage garden to the front.

Auction date: June 9th.

Selling agent: Gunne.