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Take 4: Homes for every budget

Here is our pick of properties from €250k up to €1 million.

GETTING INTO THE property market can be a daunting experience. Here we make it easier and bring you four of the best properties on the market around the country this week.

Under €250,000

Gorey, Co Wexford – €250,000

This house represents something of a bargain having come down in price by €20,000 in recent weeks.

It is said to be “bright and airy” and has seven bedrooms, four of which come as en-suites. A downstairs section of the property has the potential to be converted into a granny flat, with only a kitchen needing to be fitted.

The property is located a short drive away from the M11.

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Under €500,000

Ashbourne, Co Meath – €500,000

This large five-bedroom property has more than 2,000 sq. ft. of floor space and its own private gardens to the front and rear. Two of the home’s bedrooms come as en-suites. Another benefit is that it has natural gas heating and has been built to an energy efficient specification.

A major bonus is that it is located only 12 miles away from the centre of Dublin. The local area of Ashbourne also has a lot to offer, with a range of outdoor activities available.

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Under €750,000

Ramelton, Co Donegal – €750,000

This home in Donegal really is something a bit different. ‘The Dolman House’ sits on an elevated site of 0.75 acres of ground. It has been architecturally designed to make residents feel as though “they are living within the landscape”.

Additional features throughout the home include recessed halogen spotlights, premium gloss kitchen units and solar and oil-fired heating.

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Under €1 million

Sandyford, Dublin – €995,000

This home, known as ‘Granville’, is situated on the outskirts of Dublin and has a number of unique features that might draw in potential buyers. The home has 0.75 acres of its own grounds while still only being a short commute away form the centre of the city.

All of the house’s five bedrooms comes as doubles with two of them having their own en-suites. There is also a block office/storage space in a detached unit to its side.

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