What can you buy for €235,000 in Clontarf and Donegal?

Town and Country: A north Dublin one-bed or a Ballybofey four-bed

14 Strandville House, Strandville Avenue East, Clontarf, D3

Agent Gallagher Quigley
This 47sq m (506sq ft) apartment is in a scheme of 16 homes close to Clontarf promenade and Dart station. The livingroom of this dual-aspect ground-floor apartment faces the communal gardens. There is also a bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. The apartment has external storage and designated parking. The yearly management fee is €1,500.
Plus Small scheme set in gardens
Minus Low building energy rating, and small radiators

6 Beeches, Ballybofey, Co Donegal

Agent Charlene Patton Auctioneers
In a cul-de-sac, this house has two livingrooms with bay windows and fireplaces, and one has glazed doors to the back garden. There is also a sunroom with double doors to the kitchen-diningroom (with Rayburn stove), plus a utility and toilet downstairs. On the first floor are four bedrooms, one with an en suite, and a bathroom. There is an attached garage and mature trees in the garden. BER: C3.
Plus A generous livingroom downstairs with glazed doors to the garden, and bay windows
Minus Some of the windows upstairs and those overlooking the garden are small

Emma Cullinan

Emma Cullinan

Emma Cullinan, a contributor to The Irish Times, specialises in architecture, design and property