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take 4
Take 4: Homes for every budget
From a redbrick coach house in Dublin 4 to a very affordable home in Clare.
BUYING A HOME CAN be a tricky business. In order to make things a little easier, we’ve gathered some of the best value houses on the market at four different price points, to make the market a little less daunting for our readers.
Under €1 million
Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 – €950,000
This Victorian red brick 2-bedroom house is in the heart of Dublin 4 and has been recently redesigned and upgraded by its current owners. It also has full planning permission if buyers intend to further extend the property by up to 57 square metres.
The house is built over two levels and extends to 80 square metres (861 square feet), with off-street car parking behind electronic gates for 2-3 cars and a south private terrace that is ideal for ‘al fresco’ dining.
Under €750,000
Rochestown, Co Cork – €710,000
Nestled on a large elevated site that extends over a third of an acre, this five-bedroom Cork home in Rochestown looks out onto the harbour and features high ceilings throughout.
The house features a triple-aspect reception room with 2.8m high ceilings and decorative coving, a feature gas fireplace with a marble surround and a window seat, patio doors to the rear garden and views over the harbour and countryside.
Under €500,000
Drogheda, Co Louth – €495,000
This four-bedroom detached house is located in the small development of Yew Abbey, comprising of just 11 houses located within 200 metres of the rural village of Tinure, Drogheda, County Louth.
The spacious home, which extends over 2,370 square feet is located just off the M1, eight kilometres from Drogheda and only 30 minutes from Dublin Airport. You can take a virtual tour of the house in the video below.
Under €250,000
Clarecastle, Co Clare – €189,000
Built on almost a quarter of an acre, this four-bedroom family home in Clarecastle, Co Clare has three double bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen and dining room and features cherrywood-style timber and solid pine flooring throughout.
The living room features a marble surround feature fireplace with polished marble flag incorporating solid fuel Parmco stove.
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