^{A duplex that is just a five-minute walk from Adamstown train station and would suit those looking to rent a room, or a family-friendly two-bedroom terraced house with an attic in the commuting village of Balrothery that has front and back gardens and overlooks a green?}

Finding homes in walk-in condition within easy commuting distance of Dublin city is hard. Here are two that are well-presented and offer options to those buying solo, couples and small families.

Contemporary with acres of storage

Address: 118 Adamstown Avenue, Lucan, Co. Dublin, K78 R3R0

Asking price: €365,000

Agent: Sherry FitzGerald Lucan

Commuter train time: 10 to 23 minutes to Dublin Heuston

With good ceiling heights and large windows, washing the rooms in light at 118 Adamstown Avenue is a two-bedroom duplex that is set over multiple levels.

It opens into a large hall with lots of storage.

The first of its two double bedrooms is also at this level as is a full-size bathroom.

There are built-in wardrobes in both bedrooms.

Up half a level is a guest w.c and the living room, a smart, rectangular space that has a double-height ceiling and a pair of floor-to-ceiling fenestrations framing the mature planting of the terrace beyond.

From here, a door opens out to a terrace, screened from the rest of the development by said greenery.

A set of stairs leads up to the kitchen, which is at a mezzanine level and benefits from the tall glazing.

There is more storage beneath it.

It has vanilla-coloured units, set in a C-shape, and there is space for a dining table.

This gives you two somewhat separate living spaces.

Up another set of stairs is the primary bedroom, which has a shower ensuite bathroom.

This B3 Ber-rated property would really suit those looking to avail of the rent a room scheme, where you can earn up to €14,000 per annum, inclusive of all utility bills, tax-free from renting out a room in your home.

You could use the top bedroom, which opens out to a balcony, while your tenant could have the ground-floor bedroom.

^{A house for a small family}

 Address: 40 Cloch Choirneal, Balrothery, Co. Dublin, K32 R578

Asking price: €369,500

Agent: Sherry FitzGerald Cumisky

Commuter train time: 38 to 45 minutes from Balbriggan to Dublin Connolly

With its exterior painted a soft pigeon blue, this mid-terraced house could make a great starter home for those with young families.

It overlooks a green to the front, where the kids can gather and has gardens, front and back, with pedestrian rear access, ideal for kids coming home from school on bikes or scooters.

The ground floor is mainly open plan.

The living area overlooks the front, while the dining area overlooks the back garden.

The kitchen has Shaker-style cupboard doors that have been painted a soft fudge colour. There’s a peninsula that can seat two.

In addition, there is a large utility where the same units have been painted a marshmallow pink.

French doors lead out to the garden, which is mainly paved in Indian sandstone.

Under the stairs, there is a guest w.c painted a vibrant red colour.

Upstairs, there are two good double bedrooms. These share the family bathroom.

The attic has been converted, and there is a good-sized attic room along with a home office set up on its landing.

Situated about halfway between Skerries and Balbriggan, the property is within a ten-minute walk of the local National School and shops.