A two-bed, former post office in Fenor, Co Waterford, a large detached 1990s four-bed near Lough Mask, Co Mayo, a two-bed apartment in Ranelagh, D6, a three-bed semi in Clonsilla, D15, a quiet cul-de-sac home in a swish Cork suburb, or a smartly appointed three-bed in Mullingar, Co Westmeath?
Which would you choose? Here are six new-to-the-market homes across the country seeking €395k or less.
Two-bed garden apartment in the heart of Ranelagh
Address: 50 Dexter Terrace, Northbrook Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, D06 D5W1
Asking price: €395,000
Agent: Felicity Fox Auctioneers
In turnkey condition, this ground-floor two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is minutes from Ranelagh’s main street.
Extending to 51 square meters, its key feature is the small south-westerly facing patio accessed from the living cum dining room. This extends to gorgeous communal gardens that are well maintained and include water features and mature planting.
This property is all about its connection to the outdoors. While minutes from all the restaurants, bars, and shops, it feels far removed from that busy main drag.
The bedrooms are at the back. Both have built-in wardrobes. The second bedroom is a small single, measuring just 5.5 square meters, and is currently used as a home office.
With a C BER-rating, the property is near Luas and bus stops and is just a two-kilometre walk from Grafton Street.
Renovated former post office in Co Waterford
Address: The Old Post Office, Fenor, Waterford, X91 W5A4
Asking price: €395,000
Agent: Re/Max Property Specialists
As the name suggests, this two-bedroom cottage in Fenor, Co. Waterford, was once the village post office. Fully renovated, the modern interior enjoys vaulted ceilings and a cosy fitted stove.
The Old Post Office is bounded by stone walls and a wrought-iron gate. The 130 square meter house is on the Copper Coast Drive, just six kilometres from Tramore beach.
The bungalow has an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining room with the space leading directly into a utility room and a guest WC.
Two of the three bedrooms are en suite, while the principal bedroom includes a walk-in dressing room and has French doors out to an outdoor seating area.
The Old Post Office has an oil-fired central heating system and a B3 BER rating.
Turnkey three-bed in Mullingar, Co Westmeath
Address: 133 Ardmore Hills, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, N91 E8DW
Asking price: €395,000
Agent: Sherry Fitzgerald Davitt & Davitt
This three-bedroom semi-detached home in Mullingar was built in 2019 and is in turnkey condition.
Just three kilometres from the town centre and extending to 128 square meters, the A2 BER-rated property features underfloor heating at ground level, triple-glazed PVC windows, and air-to-water heating.
The living room has wood-effect tiled flooring and an electric fire. Sliding doors open into the smartly-appointed, open-plan kitchen and dining area.
The space, which features a quartz-topped island and a dedicated office station, has double doors opening to the patio. The garden is also visible from the dining area through its full-height glazing. There’s also a separate utility room and guest W.C.
Duck-egg blue stairs lead up to the accommodation, where there are built-in wardrobes in all three bedrooms.
The primary bedroom, which is at the front of the house, has a fully tiled en-suite.
A detached garden room, with fitted units and electric heating, provides additional space. Dublin city centre is about an 81 km drive.
Spacious three-bed in Clonsilla
Address: 31 Ashfield Park, Clonsilla, Dublin 15, D15 PP9V
Asking price: €385,000
Agent: Duffy Auctioneers
On the edge of the city, number 31 Ashfield Park, is a three-bed, one-bathroom house near the Blanchardstown Bypass, almost at the Mulhuddart side of Clonsilla, a journey time of about 14 kilometres to O'Connell Street.
Situated in a mature estate, the 78 square meter, C2 BER-rated home, is unfurnished but offers the next owner a blank canvas to put their own stamp on.
With an open-plan layout and internal glass doors, the living room is at the front of the house and has a feature wood-detailed electric fire.
Double doors take you through to the soft grey fitted eat-in kitchen, where there is scope to install a large dining table.
Upstairs, there are three carpeted bedrooms, two of which have built-in wardrobes. Across the landing is a newly fitted family bathroom with a shower cubicle.
Outside, the back garden is an east-facing garden and has recently been landscaped. There is pedestrian side access.
Just 180 meters from the house is a bus stop where the number 39 will take you into the city centre. The house is less than two clicks from Blanchardstown Shopping Centre.
Spacious four-bed in Mayo countryside
Address: Shanvallyard, Tourmakeady, Co. Mayo, F12 D650
Asking price: €385,000
Agent: Sherry Fitzgerald Durcan
This large two-storey home in rural Co Mayo, north of Tourmakeady, has four bedrooms and extends to 177 square meters.
Set on a country road, the home is bounded by stone walls and hedgerows. Built in 1998, it boasts a dual-aspect living room featuring ceramic tiling, a solid fuel stove, and sliding glass doors opening out to the rear garden.
To the right is the kitchen, which is fitted with pine cabinets, ceramic tiling, and a solid fuel stove. You can also access the garden from here. Additional rooms include a utility and a guest w.c.
The four bedrooms are all upstairs and have wood flooring.
The C1 BER-rated residence is just under three kilometres from Tourmakeady village. Westport town centre is about 26 km, while Castlebar is almost the same distance in the opposite direction.
Suburban townhouse within a short commute of Cork city
Address: 51 An Caislean Drive, Ballincollig, Co. Cork, P31 XN84
Asking price: €390,000
Agent: Sherry Fitzgerald
Extending to 87 square metres, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom, semi-detached home is located in a quiet cul-de-sac in Ballincollig, which is a very commutable eight km from Cork city.
With off-street parking for two cars, the front door opens into a wood-floored hallway. To the right is a light-filled living room, which leads through to the kitchen.
The eat-in kitchen is fitted with vanilla gloss units, set in an L-shape, and has ample space for a large dining table. Sliding glass doors open out to the back garden.
Upstairs, you will find two double bedrooms and one single, all of which have built-in storage.
The main bedroom includes a dressing area.
Bounded by mature trees, the back garden has a patio area with the rest laid out in lawn.
With a C BER-rating, the house is just 1.5 km from Ballincollig town centre, while Cork city is about a 13 km drive.
