Four first-time buys from Dublin quays to Co Clare

A round up of potential first-time buys.

Capital: €395,000

ADDRESS: 150 The George, Charlotte Quay Dock, Dublin 4 BEDROOMS: Two SIZE: 75 sq m (810 sq ft) PARKING: yes LINKS: Dart, bus STAMP DUTY: €23,700 AGENT: HOK Residential WEB: www.hok.ie

DESCRIPTION: Stylish spacious apartment with underground parking. The main bedroom comes with power shower en suite . The livingroom has a picture window overlooking the water feature in the courtyard. Electric storage heating and alarm.

Commute: €290,000

ADDRESS: Castlekieran, Carnaross, Kells, Co Meath BEDROOMS: three SIZE: 89 sq m (958 sq ft) PARKING: yes LINKS: none STAMP DUTY: none AGENT: T&J Gavigan Real Estate Alliance WEB: www.realestatealliance.ie

DESCRIPTION: Cut-stone property which has been newly renovated and extended. Situated on c1.75 acres surrounded by pretty woodland with a paddock to the rear. Accommodation includes livingroom,with hand-made stone fireplace, kitchen and decking to rear.

Countrywide: €230,000

ADDRESS: 11 Riverside, Blackwater, Co Wexford BEDROOMS: three SIZE: 110sq m (1,184sq ft) PARKING: yes LINKS: none STAMP DUTY: none AGENT: Fahy O'Leary WEB: www.fahyoleary.ie

DESCRIPTION: Two minutes' walk from Blackwater village, this detached three -bedroom house has an open-plan dining. living and kitchen area.The kitchen is fitted with integrated appliances and there is Amtico flooring throughout the ground floor. Main bedroom en suite with electric shower. Private garden with patio area to rear.

Country: €240,000

ADDRESS: Coad, Kilnaboy, Co Clare BEDROOMS: three SIZE: 111 sq ft (1,200sq ft) PARKING: yes . LINKS: None STAMP DUTY: None AGENT:Sherry FitzGerald McMahon WEB:www.sherryfitz.ie

DESCRIPTION: Bungalow on the main Corofin/Kilfenora road just 1.5 miles from Corofin village. Standing on a 0.5 acre site, it has mature trees and shrubs and viewsof the Burren mountains. The house is in need of updating and has a livingroom, family room, kitchen, back porch, utility room and garage.