Four first-time buys from Dublin to Cavan

A look at four homes around the country

Capital €385,000

ADDRESS: 53 Oak Court Avenue, Palmerstown, Dublin 20. BEDROOMS: three. SIZE: 60sq m (650sq ft). PARKING: yes. LINKS: Bus. STAMP DUTY: €23,100. AGENT: Berkeley and Associates. WEB: www.berkekey.ie.

DESCRIPTION: Refurbished bungalow with maple Shaker-style kitchen, contemporary bathroom and wooden floors throughout. To the rear is a good-sized walled garden wth mature trees and shrubs and a water feature. Gas central heating.

Commute €450,000

ADDRESS: The Castle Lodge, Dunboyne, Co Meath. BEDROOMS: two. SIZE: 65sq m (700sq ft). PARKING:???. LINKS: ???. STAMP DUTY: €27,000. AGENT: J S Fox. WEB: www.myhome.ie

DESCRIPTION: For auction on October 18th with a guide price of €450,000, this period property in Dunboyne village is located on a junction. The original gate-lodge to Dunboyne Castle, it has many original features including an entrance hall, sittingroom, kitchen, utility room. A new owner might update it.

Countrywide €330,000

ADDRESS: Corcreagh, Shercock, Co Cavan. BEDROOMS: four. SIZE: 232sq m (2,500sq ft). PARKING: yes. LINKS: None. STAMP DUTY: €9,900. AGENT: Shane O'Hanlon Auctioneers. WEB: www.shaneohanlon.ie.

DESCRIPTION: Newly built four-bedroom detached house beside the shores of Lough Sillan and close to the town of Shercock. The accommodation includes two reception rooms, two en suite bedrooms, a garage, gardens and oil fired central heating.

Country €400,000

ADDRESS: Keekill, Headford, Co Galway. BEDROOMS: four. SIZE: 8,700 sq ft. PARKING: ye.LINKS: None. STAMP DUTY: €24,000. AGENT: Spencer Auctioneers. WEB: www.spencerauctioneers.com

DESCRIPTION: Tucked away on a quiet lane three miles from Headford, this cottage stands on 0.75 acre of lawn and landscaped gardens and is within 300 yards of Lough Corrib. It is well maintained and has a kitchen/diningroom, utility room, sittingroom, inner hall , walk-in hot press and main bed en suite.