KNOWING WHAT YOUR money will get you in a constantly fluctuating market can be valuable whether you’re a first time buyer or have been climbing the ladder a while.

Each week, we cherry-pick a collection of houses across the country within a specific price range, to give you a better sense of what you might be able to afford. Here are four homes around the country that are on the market for under €400,000.

Navan Road, Dublin 7 – €395,000

For an element of city life with street noise that won’t keep you up at night, this three bedroomed terraced house could be your answer. The ground floor includes a guest WC, a lounge, and an open plan kitchen/dining room that leads to the south facing garden. An en suite bathroom to the master bedroom and a family bathroom sit upstairs.

With Phoenix Park a mere ten minute walk away and both the M50 and N3 motorways nearby, everything is within easy reach. No 26 Pinehurst is just a minute’s walk away from Inspire fitness centre, the Public Library and the Maple Shopping Centre on the Navan Road.

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Killenard, Co Laois – €395,000

With surrounding gardens and a large detached garage, this six-bed house would make an ideal family home for those seeking more space. The lounge suits all seasons with a marble fireplace and inset stove, and patio doors lead to the garden. The master bedroom has an en suite shower room and a walk-in wardrobe.

The Laois village of Killenard and the five-star Heritage Golf Club & Hotel are within walking distance, while a primary school and creche sit nearby too. Easy access to the N7 means you can make it to Dublin in an hour.

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Naas, Co Kildare – €395,000

A detached dormer bungalow standing on half an acre, Waverly enjoys rural surroundings but isn’t far from the towns of Caragh, Newbridge and Naas. Spread over 2,600 sq ft, this home has heat retention and therefore, money-saving on its mind with dual oil fired central and solid fuel central heating and double glazed windows. The home comes complete with oven, hob, blinds and carpets, too.

The village of Caragh with its shops, church, pub and primary school is close by, and there’s easy access to the M7 motorway. Commuter trains will connect new home owners to Dublin city centre in about and hour and a half. 

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Clonmel, Co Tipperary – €375,000

German in design, Killurney sits on about two acres and has lots of space inside. The build is ideal for families, with a choice of social spaces including a living room and separate dining room, a roomy kitchen and breakfast bar for more casual meals. The fully fitted solid wood kitchen with its tiled floors and a splashback, along with all the modern appliances that are needed. Three double bedrooms reside upstairs and the master has an en suite bathroom.

Outside, there’s a detached double garage with a roller door, a polytunnel and an orchard. a decking area commands views over the countryside. This modern home is just 14km from Clonmel and a mere 1.5km from Killurney National School.

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