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What can I buy around Ireland for... €200,000?

From a dormer bungalow with country views to a three-bed that’s perfect for city commuters.

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EVEN WITH A budget in mind, it can be tricky to get a sense of what’s on the market at any given time. Every week, we round up four properties in a similar price range to help you figure out what your money could get you.

Here’s what’s on offer this week around the €200,000 mark…

Letterkenny, Co Donegal

This three-bedroom semi-detached property has been lovingly maintained throughout, making it the perfect fit for a growing family or a potential future landlord looking to invest. Downstairs, a beautifully decorated living room opens into the true heart of the home – a white country-style kitchen and dining area, featuring a bay window with bench seating.

Upstairs are three double bedrooms, and along with an en-suite in the master bedroom, there’s an exceptionally stylish main bathroom too. Lisnennan Court is conveniently located under ten minutes’ drive from Letterkenny town, and you can be in Donegal town centre in under an hour.

The property is on sale for €167,500.

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Kells, Co Meath

Situated on the edge of Crossakiel village and under an hour’s drive from Dublin, this four-bedroom dormer bungalow would be a perfect fit for commuter families or those wanting rural tranquility without straying too far afield. The detached property is part of a residential development of just 52 homes, all with views of the surrounding countryside.

There’s a spacious living area downstairs, with a separate kitchen and dining area, plus a bedroom, utility room and guest WC. The dormer level has three more bedrooms, two doubles and one single, with a master en-suite bathroom and a main family bathroom.

It’s on the market for €195,000.

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Tralee, Co Kerry

This three-bedroom home is part of the Hunter’s Wood development, located just over ten minutes from Tralee town and its many amenities, including schools, restaurants, shops and bars. Downstairs, a tiled entrance hall opens onto a spacious living room, with access to the kitchen and dining area via a wide archway.

The modern kitchen has rear access to the garden and is a haven of natural light. Upstairs are all three bedrooms, with a family bathroom and an additional en-suite bathroom attached to the master bedroom. The bright semi-detached home has a high-spec finish throughout, and extra storage space thanks to a floored attic conversion with Stira access.

It’s on sale for €199,000.

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Portlaoise, Co Laois

Live within walking distance of Portlaoise town and just a 45-minute drive from Dublin in this three-bedroom property, situated in the Clonroosk Abbey development. Inside, this red brick home is full of character, with bay windows at the front adding extra space and light throughout.

As well as a separate sitting room, the kitchen and dining area has been extended to open onto an additional family room, with access to the spacious rear garden. Upstairs are three generous bedrooms and a family bathroom, with an en-suite bathroom attached to the master bedroom.

Offers open at €195,000.

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