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Price comparison: What will €595,000 buy me around Waterford?
Including a five-bed in Gortahilly and a bungalow in Dunmore East.
IN THE CURRENT high-demand property market, it’s tough to get a sense of what exactly your money is worth. We’re here to make things simpler.
Each week, we handpick a number of homes within a similar budget in one location, to give you a snapshot of the property landscape at a set price point.
This week, we’re looking at properties around Waterford with an asking price of exactly €595,000 – including a five-bed in Gortahilly and a bungalow in Dunmore East.
Gortahilly: Five-bed detached
Located on 0.75 acres of landscaped gardens in the Co Waterford countryside, this five-bed family home enjoys a great sense of peacefulness and tranquility. Built in 2007, the property boasts sea views and is a quick 20-minute stroll from Saleen Beach.
The accommodation extends to an impressive 3,000 sq ft, with features including solar panels, a B2 Building Energy Rating and a six-zone entertainment system. To the rear, there’s a sheltered south-facing patio with a gas fire pit and built-in seating.
Dunmore East: Four-bed bungalow
A four-bed property with an eye-catching facade, 22 The Lookout is an appealing family home. It’s less than a 15-minute walk from the beach, while the rear garden is south-west facing and features a sizeable lawn and decking area.
The accommodation comprises an open-plan kitchen and dining room, a sitting room, a TV room, four bedrooms, one en suite bathroom, one main bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe. A staircase leads to a fully-floored attic space, which would be suitable for conversion as an extra bedroom or home office without requiring planning permission.
Ballymaclode: Four-bed period home
Built in the early 1900s, this four-bed property was originally home to the Halfway House post office. It now stands as a 2,529 sq ft warm and welcoming family home with plenty of charm and character.
The sale of the house also includes an 861 sq ft two-bed bungalow, and a 2,260 sq ft industrial unit. All three properties sit on just over half an acre of landscaped gardens, with planning permission to extend the existing bungalow already granted.
Kilmacthomas: Five-bed detached
Spanning an impressive 4,461 sq ft, space will never be an issue at this five-bed, four-bath property. The house sits on an elevated site of one acre with views of the Comeragh mountains, with a spacious patio and decking area for dining al fresco.
Built in 2008, the property benefits from a B3 Building Energy Rating, with features including solar panels for hot water. Outside, there’s a detached two-storey garage of 753 sq ft, which comes complete with an open fireplace.
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