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Price Comparison: What can I buy in Co Louth for under €500,000
This week, we’re visiting Dunleer, Collon, Blackrock and Shanlis.
There-bed, detached, Dunleer – €500,000
This three-bed bungalow on Strand Road in Annagassan offers sea views, beach access just steps away and full planning permission to extend and modernise. Set on a private .47 acre site with two access points, the 79 m² home comprises a living room, kitchen and dining room, three bedrooms, a shower room and a separate bathroom. The outlook takes in open water, with the Cooley and Mourne mountains on the horizon.
Salterstown Pier is within walking distance and is a popular spot for sea swimming, while Annagassan village has coffee shops and a restaurant. Drogheda and Dundalk are both within reach for a wider choice of services, and the nearby M1 provides connections towards Dublin and the airport.
Four-bed, detached, Shanlis – €435,000
Set on about .48 acres of mature grounds, this four-bed detached bungalow in Oberstown offers rural privacy within a five minute drive of Ardee. Built around 1992, the home extends to 165 m² and includes a living room, kitchen and dining area, two utility rooms and an office or games room. One bedroom has an en suite bathroom, while another has a walk-in wardrobe.
Outside, landscaped gardens surround the property, with a west-facing patio, ample parking and a block-built shed. Electric gates and an intercom provide access to the stoned driveway. The bungalow has a B3 BER, high-speed broadband, upgraded cavity wall insulation and a solid-fuel stove with a back boiler. Dunleer and Collon are also within easy reach, while the M1 is just 15 minutes away.
Four-bed, semi-detached, Blackrock – €425,000
On the edge of Blackrock, Co Louth, 11 Knockshee View is a well-presented four-bed semi-detached home with space for family life and working from home. The bright 120 m² accommodation includes a generous sitting room with a feature fireplace and a modern kitchen with dining space and plenty of storage and room for a family table. A second reception room opens outdoors and could serve as a garden room, dining space or family lounge. There is also a separate utility room.
Upstairs are three double bedrooms and a smaller fourth bedroom that could be used as an office, study or nursery. The main bedroom has an en suite bathroom, alongside a family bathroom. Blackrock village and Dundalk are within easy reach, as are local schools, shops, medical services and the Fairways Centre. The coast and a choice of amenities are also nearby.
Five-bed, bungalow, Collon – €440,000
Set in a peaceful development in the heart of Collon, this five-bed home is in a convenient village location. A spacious entrance hall leads to a large kitchen with a central island, while a bright living room overlooks the back of the 160 m² property. Two of the five bedrooms have en suite bathrooms and the flexible layout offers plenty of room for family life or working from home.
Outside, the front garden has a patio and a tarmac driveway with parking for two cars. To the back, the landscaped garden features established shrubs, decorative stone and a steel storage shed. Schools, shops, cafés and sporting facilities are within easy reach, while the village offers public transport to Dublin city centre. Drogheda, Dundalk, Ardee and the M1 are also accessible, making this a practical base for commuters.
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