THE DAFFODILS are out but even so, country agents are finding the market exceptionally slow, with not a lot of quality property to sing about, and even less sales.

However, Knight Frank contacted us to say that they have just completed the sale of a large modern country house, deep in horsey country near Fethard in Co Tipperary. Knockbrit House, a 659sq m (7,000sq ft) house built to a high-spec, has marble flooring and a grand cantilevered staircase. It has five bedrooms, and very large reception rooms, all protected by an expensive security camera and alarm system. The house is surrounded by 40 acres of grounds that include an outdoor swimming pool and a spring-fed lake.

The property had been for sale at €2.85 million. Knight Frank cannot reveal the eventual selling price, as the information is covered by the Data Protection Act.