Inistioge in Co Kilkenny is a picturesque village on the banks of the River Nore and one of the terraced houses there is for auction on July 12th through Lisneys, which is guiding in excess of £200,000. The three-bedroom house, called Forelle, has been completely renovated and is in walk-in condition. Surprisingly, given its modest road frontage, it stands on a one-acre elevated site and the gardens enjoy wonderful views of the surrounding countryside.

Downstairs, the livingroom runs the width of the house and the staircase leading upstairs is tucked away in one corner. An attractive feature of the large livingroom is two sets of double doors which open into the eat-in kitchen. This has been fitted with Shaker-style units, which have been painted a cheery blue colour and topped with maple worktops. Extra Velux windows have been set in the vaulted ceiling so the room seems particularly bright. As in the livingroom, the red deal floor has been stained and polished.

Off the kitchen is another room which could be used as a family room or a sunroom and it features three sets of double doors opening out on to a patio area and the rear garden.

There is also a bedroom and a shower room on this level. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms and a shower room. The house comes with planning permission for a large main bedroom as well as a bathroom and viewing deck.