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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 €1 million
Delgany, Wicklow – €995,000
This extravagant home in Wicklow has been architecturally designed and comes with a number of unique features. Hidden away behind electronic gates, its dining room has a dual aspect and looks out over the front garden. Its kitchen has vaulted high ceilings and black granite work surfaces.
The property’s south-facing garden has been landscaped and features a raised patio area and a cottage flower bed.
Under €750,000
Terenure, Dublin – €750,000
This home in Terenure, known as Chimewood, is a dormer which was constructed in the 1930s. It has more than 2,500 sq. ft. of floor space and one of its big selling features is its landscaped private gardens. These come with a range of mature plants and shrubs which have been well-maintained by the current owners.
Its upstairs area includes four bedrooms, one of which comes as an en-suite. Downstairs is the property’s kitchen and two large reception areas.
Under €500,000
Cong, Co Mayo – €500,000
This property, known as ‘Golden Bay’, is located in an area rich with history. The village of Cong in the west of Ireland has been home to one of the Guinness family’s residences and is the final resting place of Rory O’Conner, the last High King of Ireland.
The six-bedroom manor house is spacious throughout. The property’s kitchen is said to be its focal point, with a modern Aga stove embossed within a brick surround.
Under €250,000
Kinsealy, Dublin – €250,000
This home in north county Dublin makes good use of its dormer roof to maximise on space. It has three bedrooms and extends to more than 750 sq. ft. in total. Two of the bedrooms are on the ground floor with the main bedroom and bathroom located on the first floor.
The home has been tastefully decorated by its most recent owners and is available to move into straight away. It also has a decked area in its rear garden.
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