What will €445,000 buy in Dublin and west Cork?

Town & Country: A three-bed end-of-terrace in Walkinstown or a three-bed on almost an acre in Ballydehob

Town

Address 57 St Peter’s Road, Walkinstown, Dublin 12

Agent DNG

This well maintained three-bedroom house extends to 93sq m (1,001sq ft) and its end-of-terrace position allows for a large and rather private back garden. The property has solid merbau flooring with mahogany doors and architraves and gas-fired central heating. It has been rewired and replumbed in recent years and has rear pedestrian/vehicular access.

Plus There’s a plethora of amenities on the doorstep

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Minus Despite upgrades the Ber is E1

Country

Address The Stone House, Cooranuller, Ballydehob, Co Cork

Agent Sherry FitzGerald O’Neill West Cork

This three-bedroom house extends to 168sq m (1,808sq ft) and lies on almost an acre of landscaped mature grounds with a private south-facing aspect. The property is conveniently located between Ballydehob and Skibbereen. It was built in 2007, has been well maintained and has a solid-fuel-burning stove and double-glazed windows throughout. A detached stone clad garage lies adjacent to the house and would work as a home office, gym or workshop.

Plus Good sized house with a Ber of B2

Minus You’ll be walking to the shops

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about property, fine arts, antiques and collectables