Town&Country

Address: 115 Edenmore Crescent, Raheny, Dublin 5
Agent:Flynn and Associates

This three-bedroom 92sq m (990sq ft) house in a cul-de-sac is close to a park and within 10 minutes' walk of many amenities. The extended house has a livingroom with fireplace along with a diningroom and kitchen that opens on to a breakfast room . Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a shower-room . BER: F.

Plus: A well-priced family home in a good location by Edenmore Park, near Raheny Dart station and a 10-minute walk from Raheny village.

Minus: The décor uses a brave mix of colours that may not suit a newcomer. The "stone wall" porch and pebble-dash front will not be to everyone's taste .

Address: Marymount, Ballyshannon, Donegal
Agent: REA McElhinney

About 75 years old this 180sq m (1,937sq ft) handsome house is end-of-era Edwardian and Victorian but has hung on to the style and substance, with its bay windows and classical symmetrical composition. Accommodation includes a sittingroom with fireplace and lovely views over the countryside, a kitchen and diningroom. Upstairs are four bedrooms, one with a fireplace. There’s also a bathroom at this level . BER: exempt.

Plus: A heritage property in a lovely location near the Atlantic, Lough Erne and Lough Melvin and all this western territory has to offer.

Minus: It is priced with a refurb in mind: you would wonder what is above all of those wooden ceilings but, if you're lucky, it could be lovely high ceilings.