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What can I get in Ireland for... around €500,000?
Stay within budget with our price-point round up.
WHETHER THE LOCATION is ideal but there’s no parking, or the size is perfect but out of your price range, compromising on your list of ‘must-haves’ is something you’ll soon get used to while hunting for a new home.
If a house within a certain price range is currently top of that list, don’t worry, because we’ve done some of the searching for you. Each week we round up four homes in a certain price bracket. This week, we’re looking at homes that are around €500,000.
Glasthule, Co Dublin – €525,000
No. 23 Eden Villas is an end of terrace two bedroom property on a quiet cul-de-sac that dates back to the ’30s. Over the years, it has upgraded inside and out. The inside comprises of a dual aspect living room and a large kitchen that leads to the outdoors. A raised decked area is ideal for entertaining al fresco. Upstairs is home to two bedrooms and a shared bathroom.
Dun Laoghaire and Glasthule are just short walks away making No. 23 an ideal home for those who want to live by water. Easy access the M50, excellent bus routes and a five minute walk to the DART complete the picture.
Milltown, Co Kildare – €485,000
A modern family home that sits on one acre, this four-bed home comprises of a kitchen and dining room, a utility room, a guest WC, two lounges and a sun room, all on the ground floor. Upstairs, the master bedroom enjoys an en suite bathroom, while the remaining rooms share a family bathroom that’s generous in size.
With Milltown just a kilometer away, this home embraces the best of both worlds. It’s ideal for those seeking the quiet family life, yet it’s not in complete isolation. The busier town of Newbridge is only 5 km away where there’s a train station and a bus service, as well as access to the motorway.
Kells, Co Meath – €550,000
South View Farm stands on 20.3 acres and includes a whole host of extras that surround the large dormer bungalow, including a detached garage, a five bay slatted shed, a concrete yard , a cattle crush and even a three-roomed cottage, which is currently being used for storage. Five bedrooms and four bathrooms in the main house, make for an ideal large family home or unique B&B.
As the name suggest, South View Farm has a southfacing orientation, so it gets the best of the natural daylight. Located on the Kingscourt to Kells road, the farm is just 3.8 km away from the villages of Kilmanhamwood and Moynalty, while the N52 and M3 are under 20 km away.
Wexford Town, Co Wexford – €550,000
Set at Kitestown in Crossabeg, this large five-bedroom detached home is surrounded by mature gardens in a tranquil setting, yet it’s just a short drive from Wexford town. The home consists of a light-drenched open plan social spaces and big, well-finished bedrooms. The ground floor is designed with wonderful flow from room to room, making it great for entertaining.
Standing on about 1.3 acres, this property benefits from a quiet location as it’s set back from the public road. A gravel drive contributes to plenty of off-street parking and added privacy.
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