The house is bright and welcoming but it’s the colourful ‘patchwork quilt’ out back that’s the real crowning glory here. Even the stones in this garden are treasured: “I have stones from every single county in Ireland and some from overseas too.” Now the 108 sq m home is for sale as the owners are futureproofing to a single-level property, still in west Cork of course. “For a young couple or growing family, it offers the opportunity to create their own memories in a spacious four-bedroom home within a welcoming West Cork community. For buyers seeking a holiday home, it provides the perfect combination of village convenience, coastal charm and an ideal base from which to enjoy the beaches, coastline and lifestyle that West Cork offers,” adds Ms Galvin.