WHETHER IT HAS an ideal location, is a perfect size, embraces a unique exterior or has an eye-catching design feature within, there are plenty of reasons why one particular home might pique the interests of many house-hunters across the country.

Every month, we take a look back over some of the most popular homes for sale right now on Daft.ie, to give you a taster of what your fellow buyers are getting excited about.

Here’s a roundup of the most-viewed properties on Daft.ie for August.

Ballinasloe, Co Galway

For a bit of grandeur way out west, Persse Park is a four bedroom (one of which has an en suite bathroom) home that sits on just under 0.61 acres of gardens. There’s an option of buying a further 0.56 acres with road frontage, too. Spread over 2,561 sq ft, rooms include two large lounges, a ground floor study, a luxurious kitchen and a bright dining room that leads to an outdoor patio.

This home is just a five minutes-drive from Ballinasloe, and equally as far from the M6 and train station. Galway city commuters can make it to Eyre Square in under an hour.

Yours for €395,000.

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Clarinbridge, Co Galway

Surrounded by 7.65 acres, Clarin House is an impressive five bedroom, five bathroom home located under 2 km from the village of Clarinbridge. With a sports room with its cinema screen, a bar and a large balcony, it would be hard to be bored in this home. Throw in a flood lit playing pitch, a tennis court and a stable yard, and that’s exercise sorted, too.

And in terms of location, Clarin House may seem secluded yet it’s less than 30 minutes from Galway city. Clarinbridge village has shopping and schooling facilities and a number of restaurants pubs. The Clarinbridge Oyster Festival is also held every September, so it may be worth stopping off if a viewing is on the cards.

Snap it up for €2,150,000.

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Ashbourne, Co  Meath

This is the very last detached four-bed home as part of the new Wafre Lodge development and it’s now on the market for €475,000. Part of just 20 new homes, energy efficiency and plenty of space make these homes great for growing families. Each consists of a large kitchen, a utility room, a secluded back garden and three WCs. And, every bedroom has a fitted wardrobe.

Just minutes from Ashbourne town centre, an ALDI nearby makes household shops a breeze, while the M2  ensures that city commuters and frequent flyers can make it to work or the check-in desk within half an hour.

It’s on sale for €475,000.

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Kilbride, Co Meath

Another home in Meath this week, An Páirc Wotton is a development four-bed detached houses. Each with a custom designed shaker-style kitchen, a walk-in wardrobe in the master bedroom and modern bathrooms with Villeroy & Boch accessories, they make for ideal family homes an don’t hold back on style. Chevron flooring, interconnected rooms and plenty of space keep things bright and airy – well suited to these homes’ tranquil countryside setting.

However, the beauty of  An Páirc Wotton is that it’s not completely isolated. Dublin is accessible in under an hour ensuring the best of both worlds.

It’s on the market for €750,000.

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