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What can I get in Ireland right now... for exactly €400,000?
From a former rectory in Co Offaly to a three-bed in suburban Dublin.
FINDING A HOME that matches your budget without compromising your list of must-haves can be tricky, but we’re here to make that task easier.
Each week we round up homes on the market for a certain price point to see how far your budget will get you.
This week, we’re looking at properties around the country with an asking price of exactly €400,000, just in time for your weekend house-hunting.
Knocklyon, Dublin 16 – €400,000
This three-bedroom, three-bathroom semi-detached home on a quiet cul de sac Knocklyon might be up your alley if you’re looking for a home that’s within commuting distance of Dublin city centre. The property has a bay window at the front and French doors out to the back garden, brightening the house with natural light.
The entryway and kitchen/dining area are tiled, and the kitchen island will make preparing meals or entertaining that bit more enjoyable. Upstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms and a family bathroom, and the back garden has a patio as well as a bit of lawn that’s perfect for a barbecue.
Virginia, Co Cavan – €400,000
Moving outside of the capital will nearly double your space at this price point, with this six-bedroom, four-bathroom detached home in Virginia, Co Cavan. The property has two sitting rooms, a large kitchen with an island, and a bright sunroom overlooking the garden. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms that fit double beds, and two of them are en suite.
One of only five properties in a small, private cul de sac, you’ll be within walking distance to Lough Ramor and Virginia town, with the attendant amenities. The development is on the Dublin side of Virginia, and there is an hourly commuter train into the city from the local station.
Tullamore, Co Offaly – €400,000
The Old Rectory in Tullamore, Co Offaly offers the opportunity to buy up a period home with heaps of character. The five-bedroom, six-bathroom detached home boasts over 3,000 sq feet of space, and has sitting and drawing rooms, as well as an office.
The period details throughout the home, including an Aga stove in the kitchen, original details above interior doors, and fireplaces throughout, give The Old Rectory historic charm. The property itself is expansive and walled, and the home has both an attached and detached garages.
Tinryland, Co Carlow
Finally, in Co Carlow, a detached four-bedroom, three-bathroom home might be just the spot for you to settle. Sitting on almost an acre and surrounded by farmland, this property has a detached garage as well as a considerable gravel driveway that extends behind the house.
Inside, architectural details make the home stand out, including striking moulding and high ceilings in the sitting room. There is a sunroom at the back of the home, and an office on the main level. Upstairs, you’ll find the bedrooms, as well as a bathroom with a jacuzzi tub.
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