FOR SOME INDEFINABLE reason, people are intrinsically drawn towards bodies of water.
This is especially true when it comes to buying property. Having your house or apartment nestling on a riverbank or overlooking an ocean can push its price up significantly.
Here is out pick of the 5 best properties by the sea in Dublin available to view this weekend…
Property 1 - ‘Lambay’, 13 Casana View, Howth, Dublin 13
- Asking price: €675,000
- Viewing time: Saturday, 12-12.30pm
- Why you should see it… Embedded in its own private cul-de-sac, Lambay has an appealing open-plan downstairs area. While the property has been frequently maintained through the years, updates to heating and insulation are needed.
Property 2 - 47 Mount Prospect Park, Clontarf, Dublin 3
- Asking price: €650,000
- Viewing time: Saturday, 12-12.30pm
- Why you should see it… This family residence in Clontarf will appeal to buyers looking for a large garden area. The house comes with four bedrooms and is in close proximity to a range of local school and other amenities.
Property 3 - 8 Rosary Gardens West, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
- Asking price: €545,000
- Viewing time: Saturday, 12.15 -12.40pm
- Why you should see it… This end-of-terrace house has four bedrooms and fitted with modern features throughout. A big advantage is the property’s proximity to Dun Laoghaire DART station.
Property 4 - 10 Church Street, Howth, Dublin 13
- Asking price: €380,000
- Viewing time: Saturday, 12.45 -13.15pm
- Why you should see it… Potential buyers of this property may be enticed by its panoramic views of Howth Harbour and yacht club. Its description does however warn that it does requires an amount of modernising.
Property 5 - 70 Clontarf Park, Clontarf, Dublin 3
- Asking price: €495,000
- Viewing time: Saturday, 15.45 -16.15pm
- Why you should see it… Clontarf has major appeal as an area – with it being close to both the coastline and the city centre. This property comes with stained original floorboards and a newly fitted kitchen and bathroom.
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