A four-bedroom semi-detached upgraded house in the bustling town of Tuam, a two-bed country cottage with land in Blessington, or a two-bed apartment in an old mill in North county Dublin. We take a look at what you can get for your €325k.
Three homes seeking €325k have come on the market in the cathedral town of Tuam, County Galway, in picturesque Blessington, County Wicklow and close to Dublin Airport at The Naul in North County Dublin.
Which one would you choose?
Tuam, County Galway, the 12th century seat of the High Kings of Ireland
Address: 115 Cois Na H-Abhainn, Ballygaddy Road, Tuam, Co. Galway, H54 EH51
Asking Price: €325,000
Agent: Fair Deal Property, Tuam
No. 115 Cois na Habhainn is a bright, spacious four-bedroom semi-detached home in a really convenient part of Tuam.
Sitting beside an open green area, the house has around 114 square metres of living space and has been carefully upgraded throughout.
A lot of thought has gone into making this a comfortable and practical family home, from the updated kitchen and living spaces to the outdoor area.
As you arrive, there is a widened driveway with plenty of room to park two cars.
The front door has also been replaced with a modern, energy-efficient door with a five-point locking system and a lovely curved glazed archway.
Inside, the entrance hall leads into a good-sized living room. There’s beautiful wood flooring, an oak fireplace surround and an inset stove, which is connected to the heating system and makes the room feel warm and cosy.
Double doors open into the kitchen and dining area, which has been completely updated and extended.
There is lots of storage, with kitchen units running around the room, along with plenty of granite worktop space. A Rangemaster cooker adds a great finishing touch to what is a very practical kitchen.
There’s also a good-sized utility room with extra storage, as well as a downstairs WC. The back garden has been given just as much attention.
There’s a lovely decorative stone patio, artificial grass and a pergola, creating a great space for having friends and family over, eating outside or simply enjoying a bit of sunshine.
If the Wicklow hills are more to your liking, Athdown Cottage may tick all the boxes.
Address: Athdown, Manor Kilbride , Blessington, Co. Wicklow, W91 X4H0
Asking Price: €325,000
Agent: J.P & M Doyle
Athdown Cottage is a lovely old stone cottage set in the beautiful countryside around Athdown Manor, near Kilbride in Co. Wicklow.
Originally built around 1890, the cottage is full of character and has been carefully looked after and updated over the years, while keeping many of the features that make it feel like a traditional Wicklow home.
Inside, you’ll find plenty of original charm, including deep limewashed walls, vaulted ceilings and a beautiful old fireplace with a wood-burning stove.
These sit alongside the everyday comforts you’d want in a modern home, including timber and tiled floors, oil-fired central heating, PVC double-glazed windows and doors, and solar panels.
Athdown Cottage is a place with a real sense of history and a lovely feeling of peace and space, a traditional Wicklow cottage that has been cared for and enjoyed over the years, with plenty of possibilities for its next chapter.
If butter coloured stone makes you dream of times gone by, maybe the Old Mill in the Naul could be the home of your dreams.
Address: 4 The Old Mill, Main Street, Naul, Co. Dublin, K32 D342
Asking Price: €325,000
Agent: DNG McKenna Healy, Swords
No. 4, pictured at the top of the article, is a lovely two-bedroom duplex apartment in a small development of just 12 homes in the heart of Naul Village.
Set in beautifully maintained communal gardens beside the Delvin River, the development has plenty of character and history.
The original limestone façade of the former miller’s house dates back to the early 1740s, giving the building a lovely old-world feel.
The apartment is around 86 sq. m. and is bright, spacious and ready to move into.
The entrance level has a welcoming hallway with useful storage, a guest WC, a comfortable living room with a Juliet balcony, and a separate kitchen.
Upstairs are two good-sized double bedrooms, with the main bedroom having its own Juliet balcony.
There’s also a spacious bathroom with a Jacuzzi bath and separate shower, as well as useful attic storage.
Outside, the communal gardens and green space overlook the river, while a pedestrian entrance leads directly onto the village’s Main Street. Shops, cafés and local services are all within easy walking distance.
Naul offers a nice mix of village and countryside living, while still being within easy reach of Dublin, Dublin Airport, the M1 and M50, as well as Balbriggan, Skerries and Swords.
A comfortable home in a really unusual and historic setting, No. 4 would suit a first-time buyer, someone looking to downsize, or an investor.
