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What can I get in Ireland right now... for around €250,000?

From a five-bed in Offaly to a home by the sea in Galway.

FINDING A HOME that matches your budget without compromising your list of must-haves can be tricky, but we’re here to make that task easier.

Each week we round up homes on the market for a certain price point to see how far your budget will get you. This week, we’re looking at properties around the country that are on the market for in and around the €250,000 mark.

From a five-bed in Offaly to a home by the sea in Galway, here are four properties around the country that match this price point.

Nobber, Co Meath – €250,000

Positioned on a site of 0.57 acres in Cruicetown, Co Meath, is this four-bedroom bungalow. A feature arch in the entrance hall welcomes guests, leading to the dual aspect lounge with a feature wooden fireplace with a cast iron insert. The open-plan kitchen and dining room boasts a vaulted ceiling with Velux windows, tiled flooring and impressive built in units. Double doors lead from here to the back garden.

A utility room, four bedrooms and a modern family bathroom, which features a walk-in shower and stand-alone bath, complete the accommodation.  At the rear of the site is a shed, which has a separate entrance and driveway which runs alongside the property. Nobber village is just a short drive away, while Dublin can be accessed via the M3, N1 and M1. 

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Ballyconneely, Co Galway – €250,000

Just a 10 minute walk from the surfing beach of Dunloughan, this three-bed property is perfectly suited to those who love the outdoors and all of its activities. Suited for use both as a family home and holiday residence, this accommodation is presented in show-house condition throughout. At the heart of the home is the kitchen and dining area, which features a beautiful stone fireplace and stove.

There are three double sized bedrooms – one complete with en-suite bathroom – and a large family bathroom. The property also offers a utility room, which has ample storage and shelving. Sitting on 0.89 acres, homeowners will enjoy uninterrupted panoramic views of Ballyconneely and Connemara.  

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Tullamore, Co Offaly – €250,000

With five bedrooms and three bathrooms, Oakwood House has no shortage of space. Located in a cul de sac, the bungalow comprises of an entrance hallway, utility room and sitting room with original hardwood floors and a solid fuel stove. There’s plenty of room in the kitchen for the keen home cook, with a double oven, fitted cabinets, dishwasher and gas hob. 

Two of the five bedrooms have an en-suite bathroom, while there is also a family bathroom. The centre of Tullamore town and all of its amenities, including schools, shops and restaurants, is a five minute drive away, or a half an hour walk. For fitness enthusiasts, a soccer club, rugby club and athletics club are all within close proximity to the property. 

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Dingle, Co Kerry – €239,000

Located in the heart of Dingle, Co Kerry is 21 Gortanora. A three-bedroom semi-detached property, the house spans 1,345 sq ft. The ground floor has a bright sitting room with an open fire place, an open-plan kitchen and dining room and a bathroom. Three bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite bathroom, are upstairs, as well as a family bathroom.

The house was built in 2005/2006 and is oil fire centrally heated. It boasts a view of the pier area in Dingle, with the coast just a 15 minute stroll away. Several shops, bars and restaurants are within walking distance, including a Supervalu and Lidl. 

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