Fact: Living near the ocean is good for your health.

Research shows that choosing a coastal home is likely to leave you happier and healthier, both mentally and physically, than your land-locked mates.

Cork’s magnificent coastline boasts some of the most awe-inspiring views in the world… and you could be enjoying them daily if you’re on the hunt for the perfect home.

Some of the latest seaside properties to hit the market offer space, serenity and room to expand in a few years, if necessary – three perks you don’t find as easily in the city.

Here are five homes for those who love to be beside the seaside.

1. Atlantic Villa, The Cliffs, Ballycotton, East Cork

Price: €315,000

With an address like ‘The Cliffs’, you can be sure this property boasts panoramic views of Ballycotton Bay and lighthouse. Set on a large, gently sloping site with extensive rear gardens, Atlantic Villa is almost equidistant from the Pier and famous Cliff Walk.

Inside, there are three bedrooms, a dining room, living room and kitchen with utility room. With a bit of modernisation, this would be a spacious family home with unbeatable views.

2. Crough Bay, Schull, West Cork

Price: €265,000

This roomy three-bed traditional stone farmhouse needs some TLC, but with an apple orchard, stream and pond as well as views over Crough Bay, it could be a real gem for the right buyer.

As well as an open fire and an Aga, it also boasts a sauna and a large garage.

3. An Tigín, Ballydevlin, Goleen, West Cork

Price: €265,000

With four bedrooms, a spacious living area and a sunny balcony, this is more of a family home than a tigín. Located on a byroad in a quiet rural setting not too far from Goleen Village, Barley Cove and Crookhaven are a 10 minute drive away.

Sit on the south facing deck and you can watch the light of the Fastnet Rock in the evening.

4. Kealties, Ahakista, West Cork 

Price: €210,000

Perched on the Sheep’s Head Peninsula in West Cork along the Wild Atlantic Way coastal route, this three-bed bungalow boasts both sea and mountain views.

The coastal village of Ahakista is five minutes away by car – who knows, you might run into Graham Norton when you pop down for milk, he has a summer home nearby.

 

5. The Old School House & Headmasters Cottage, Oysterhaven, Kinsale

Price: €395,000

These old school buildings could be a lesson in how to get more for your money. The main house boasts French doors onto a terrace overlooking the Creek as well as four ensuite bedrooms.

The standalone one-bedroom cottage (formerly the headmaster’s house) has a kitchen, living area, bedroom, bathroom and dressing room – ideal for guests.