Two properties in walk-in condition, minutes from train lines, but would you go for the Dublin outskirts or Cork city?
Dublin, Ireland’s first city, and Cork, considered Ireland’s real capital by the rebel county, have long enjoyed healthy rivalries.
Housing stock is similar, although Cork’s centrally located housing stock is more affordable than its Dublin counterparts.
Here are two well-appointed properties, on the capital’s outskirts, the other on the edge of Cork’s centre.
Would you choose the duplex or the house?
Duplex is a sunny delight
€350,000
Address: 146 Adamstown Avenue, Adamstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin, K78 PY77
Asking price: €350,000 Price per square metre:(€4,321
Agent: DNG Lucan
From the sunshine yellow of its front door and across its multiple levels, this is a light-filled, nicely appointed B2 Ber-rated two-bedroom, three-bathroom, duplex.
The 81-square metre property is situated just 250 metres from the commuter train service at Adamstown, and includes a private garden.
At entrance level is the first of its two double bedrooms and a bathroom. Up half a level is the living room, where there is also a guest W.C.
A double-height wall of glass looks out to the paved and artificial grass exterior, screened for privacy.
The eat-in kitchen is set above it and benefits from the same natural light source.
The principal bedroom is at the top and has an ensuite bathroom.
Central terraced house minutes from the action
Address: 148 Lower Glanmire Road, Cork, Cork city centre, T23H5K2
Asking price: €350,000 Price per square metre: €3,684
Agent: Downey McCarthy
This C2 Ber-rated three-bedroom, one-bathroom terraced house was built in 1860 and fully renovated in 2008 and 2009.
The works included a new foundation and wall, and attic insulation.
Kent Station is 750 metres away, and the upgrade included acoustic windows to the front, which helps dim the sound of the trains passing over the nearby bridge.
The house, which extends to over 95 square metres, boasts a separate living room and kitchen-diner.
The family bathroom is also at this level.
Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, all with pitched ceiling heights of over 3.6 metres.
Two are good doubles, while the box room has been turned into a walk-in wardrobe.
