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take 4
Take 4: Homes for every budget
From a rural retreat 20 minutes from Dublin to a Limerick home with a standalone barbecue lodge.
EVERY WEEK WE bring you a cross-section of the property landscape, spotlighting four homes in different price ranges to help you figure out what your budget could get you.
Here’s what’s on the market this week…
Under €1 million
Hollystown, Dublin 15
Often house hunters are forced to sacrifice convenience and urban amenities to gain more living and garden space, but this Hollystown six-bed detached house strikes the balance perfectly. Located just over 20 minutes’ drive from Dublin city centre, the property sits on half an acre of private landscaped gardens.
The ground floor offers ample square footage for a large family, with two reception rooms, an open-plan kitchen and dining area and a sunroom, plus a separate detached games room outside. Upstairs are four double bedrooms, with a further two on the second floor alongside a home gym area.
Under €750,000
Waterford City
Originally built in the 1970s, this four-bedroom home has recently undergone a full refurbishment. While the split-level property still retains many of the features of the original architectural design, it’s had a modern, energy-efficient update and now boasts a B2 energy rating.
Floor-to-ceiling windows stretch across two levels of the property, meaning both upstairs and downstairs are flooded with natural light, including the beautiful master bedroom with its walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. Situated just 3km from Waterford City, this home offers convenient access to all amenities including shops, schools, sports clubs, University Hospital Waterford and more.
Under €500,000
Ballyneety, Co Limerick
This detached home 20 minutes outside Limerick city is packed with interesting features, just waiting for the right family to move in. Downstairs, a living room stretches right into a family room and beyond into the rear garden via two sets of double doors, while the bright and spacious kitchen also enjoys garden access.
Upstairs are four generous bedrooms, two with en-suite bathrooms, plus a large family bathroom with floor-to-ceiling tiling. Outside is the hidden secret of this property: a wood-panelled standalone barbecue hut, perfect for grilling enthusiasts who refuse to be hampered by unpredictable weather.
Under €250,000
Ennis, Co Clare
If it’s value for money you’re after, this four-bed semi-detached home is well worth a look. Beautifully furnished and modified by the current owner with solid oak flooring, a sandstone fireplace and a Doolin flagstone patio to the rear, the property is full of rustic charm despite being a relatively new build.
The ground floor comprises a warm and welcoming wood-floor living room, an open-plan kitchen and dining area, a downstairs bedroom, a utility room and guest WC. Upstairs are three more spacious bedrooms, one with an en-suite, plus the main family bathroom.
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