What will €425,000 buy in Dublin and Meath?

Two homes, one price: A Victorian pile on seven acres in Crossakiel or an end-of-terrace three bed in Christchurch

Country

Address: Ardglassan House, Ardglassan, Crossakiel, Co Meath

Agent: Smith Harrington

Lying at the end of a tree-lined avenue, this Ber-exempt Victorian house dates from 1860 and lies on seven acres of good-quality land. Inside its near 200sq m are many original details such as tiling, architraves, shutters, coving and fireplaces. It has lovely courtyard farm buildings and stables that could be converted to something unique.

Plus: A great house and stables on good lands

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Minus: Parts of the house will need some updating

Town

Address: 36 John Dillon Street, Christchurch, Dublin 8

Agent: Felicity Fox

Situated beside Dublin’s antique quarter, this three-bedroom 58sq m house has been fully refurbished by its owners and now has a Ber of C1. It has semi-solid French oak running through the ground floor, where an open-plan kitchen/livingroom lies. Two of the bedrooms are double, while the principal bedroom – located downstairs – is en suite.

Plus: Fully restored in turnkey condition

Minus: Parking is on-street with resident permit

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about property, fine arts, antiques and collectables