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Take 4: Homes for every budget

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

Listings sourced from Daft.ie

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

Knocknacarra, Galway – €230,000

This reasonably-priced home in the west comes onto the market in good condition and potential buyers would be able to move in straight away. The three-bedroom house benefits from private gardens to the front and rear. Floor space is maximised through an attic conversion accessible via a Stira staircase.

The area of Knocknacarra sits to the west of the city and is around a 10 minute drive from the centre. The surrounding area contains all of the necessary day-to-day amenities.

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Under €500,000

Portobello, Dublin 8 – €495,000

This traditional single-storey Victorian property may not be overly spacious but makes up for it with its high-quality finish and location. The two-bedroom house has modern fittings throughout and a 40 sq. ft. garden to its rear.

The house is located in the salubrious Portobello area, making it a very manageable walk to the city centre, and around 10 minutes from St Stephen’s Green and Camden Street.

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Under €750,000

Naas, Co Kildare – €595,000

This house, known as Winterbrook, is situated in the countryside surrounding the town of Naas and comes with half an acre of its own landscaped gardens. It comes with four bedrooms, the largest of which is en-suite. The house’s floor space extends to more than 2,500 sq. ft.

It is also well located for commuters, with the N7 road giving good access into Dublin.

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Under €1 million

Ranelagh, Dublin – €825,000

‘Coolmore’ is an architecturally designed property that has placed an emphasis on open-plan living spaces. The house’s exterior uses large glass panels to maximise on natural sunlight.

The property’s highly sought after location on Dublin’s southside puts it in close proximity to shops and primary schools. It is also well connected to the city centre, with a Luas station only a short walk away.

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