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What else could I get for... the €550,000 pricetag on this Wicklow home

We take a look at what €550,000 would get you in the rest of the country.

THIS PROPERTY IN Bray, Co Wicklow mixes a classic Georgian design with a fully modern finish. 

It has been refurbished in the past year by the most recent owners and has been finished with a neutral colour scheme.

It also benefits from a secluded south-west-facing rear garden, which serves as a sun trap.

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Inside the home has almost 2,000 sq. ft. of floor space, with high ceilings. It is just a short walk away from Bray seafront and town centre, with the local DART station giving regular service to anyone commuting into Dublin.

It is on the market for €550,000.

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Cork

This home in Co Cork is located just a short walk away from the Douglas area. The property is known as Donnybrook Hill and has four bedrooms and three bathrooms spread out over more than 2,000 sq. ft. of floor space.

Its kitchen has been built from solid pine wood with extensive floor and eye level units. It also has a built-in Rayburn stove with a double oven and double hot plates. A bonus is the property’s sun lounge, which opens out onto its garden.

It is on the market for €550,000.

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Waterford

This property in Waterford called Castlequarter sits in an elevated position overlooking Dungarvan Bay. Inside it has five bedrooms spread out across a spacious 4,000 sq. ft. of floor space. The home’s open plan design is said to make it ideal for a family or for entertaining.

Its basement area will also appeal to potential buyers, with more than 1,000 sq. ft. of space available to be converted into whatever the owner sees fit.

It is on the market for €550,000.

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Dublin

This home in Portmarnock in Dublin has a façade that hides a deceptively large interior. It has five bedrooms spread across three floors, was recently redecorated and has been meticulously maintained throughout.

Unique features of this home include a large formal lounge, a master bedroom with a dressing room, and a spacious rear garden with a patio area.

It is on the market for €550,000.

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