Total solitude is not everyone’s cup of tea.

But if you love nothing better than a complete escape from the rat race, nothing but seagulls and the crash of the waves on the rocks as background noise, this might be your dream home.

Leamcon Castle, an ancient structure perched on a rugged island off the western shores of Roaring Water Bay, is for sale and its previous owner has already made a solid start on making the place habitable.

Inside there’s a living room, kitchen and two bedroom as well as a loo and a shower.

“In days of old, long after knights were bold and suits were made of tin, The Clan O’Mahony controlled lands from the banks of the River Lee south and west to Three Castle Head on the southern tip of West Cork.” explains estate agent Colm Cleary of James Lyons O’Keeffe, who are handling the sale.

“The O’Mahony chiefs had castles built on strategic points along the southern coast to control imports and exports and fishing rights. Leamcon Castle is one such castle, built by the Chieftan Father of Finin Caol O’Mahony in 1474.

“Peace Talks with a certain Captain Harvey in 1603 saved Leamcon Castle from the ‘battering ram’ and after the Battle of Kinsale the owners sailed to a new life in Spain.”

The castle, also known as Black Castle, lay deserted until the mid 1970s when it was acquired by a recently qualified architect on his return to his native land from the USA.

“He had damaged walls structurally repaired and set up a family holiday home within the castle walls.” adds Cleary.

This two bedroom, one bathroom property is 153 m², all-in, It’s price on application so get in touch with the auctioneers here to go have a look.