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What can I buy around Ireland for... €550,000?

From a refurbished Old World cottage to a Foxrock family home.

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WHETHER YOU’RE ALREADY on a strict saving regime or you’ve only started considering buying a house, it’s worthwhile getting a picture of the kind of property that you can get in your price range.

Each Friday we handpick four properties around the country, all in a similar price range. Here’s what’s on sale this week for around €550,000…

Waterfall, Co Cork

Built on an acre, this five-bedroom home in Corbally features a number of south-facing patios, a play room, living room and a family room and is located only a short drive from the hustle and bustle of the city suburb Bishopstown.

The home includes two marble surround gas fires, solid wood kitchen units, patio doors to the rear garden, bay windows, Stira access to the attic and two en-suites.

It’s on sale for €590,000.

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Foxrock, Co Dublin

Located in a well-established neighbourhood off Leopardstown Road, this four-bedroom home is located five minutes’ stroll from the Luas and only one kilometre from the M50, giving quick access to the city centre.

The house features a Le Droff-style fireplace, timber floors, an open plan kitchen/dining area, fitted wardrobes, access to the attic, a cobblelock driveway, lawned areas and uPVC double-glazed windows.

It’s on sale for €595,000.

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Dunsany, Co Meath

An Old World cottage with extensive refurbishments that dates back to 1859, this three-bedroom home is located in the countryside yet 45 minutes from Dublin city centre.

Including all the original features such as sash windows, an antique fireplace and the original half-door entrance, the house is built on an acre of manicured lawns with mature trees and stone walls and features a patio, a garage and a workshop.

It’s on sale for €600,000.

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Delgany, Co Wicklow

This four-bedroom home comes in immaculate condition throughout, has a spacious rear gardens and a large attic ready for conversion. It’s located in an exclusive development of detached houses that boast 162 square metres of living space.

Boasting an A3 energy rating, triple-glazed windows an air-to-water heating system and highly efficient insulation, the house features timber flooring, an extensive patio and rear garden, bay windows, a wood-burning stove and built-in wardrobes in the bedrooms.

It’s on sale for €520,000.

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Read more: What can I buy around Ireland for… €300,000?