First time buys in the capital, commuter belt and countryside
Capital: €320,000
ADDRESS: 293 Cooley Road, Drimnagh, Dublin 12. BEDROOMS: 3. SIZE: 79 sq m (850 sq ft). PARKING: Driveway parking. LINKS: Luas, Bus. STAMP DUTY: €9,600. AGENT: Young's. WEB: www.youngsauctioneers.ie.
DESCRIPTION: This mid-terrace redbrick is within five minutes walk of Davitt Luas station. Accommodation includes lounge with marble fireplace, fitted oak kitchen/diningroom, utility, main bathroom, two double and one single bedrooms. Patio garden to rear.
Commute: €249,000
ADDRESS: Cluain Ard, Sea Road, Arklow, Co Wicklow. BEDROOMS: 3. SIZE: 99 sq m (1,065 sq ft). PARKING: Driveway parking. LINKS: Train, Bus, N11. STAMP DUTY: none. AGENT: Sherry FitzGerald Myles Doyle. WEB: www.sherryfitzmylesdoyle.com.
DESCRIPTION: This three-bed semi is in a new development on an elevated site with coastal views. It comprises kitchen/diningroom, utility rrom, livingroom, bathroom and three bedrooms, one en suite. With the M50 45 minutes away, Arklow is in the commuter belt.
Countrywide: €225,000
ADDRESS: 70 Sion Hill, Castlebar, Co Mayo. BEDROOMS: 4. SIZE: 121 sq m (1,300 sq ft). PARKING: Driveway Parking. LINKS: Train, N5. STAMP DUTY: None. AGENT: Gunne. WEB: www.gunne.ie.
DESCRIPTION: This four-bed semi is in a popular develoment just five minutes drive away from the town centre. It is on a large corner site with landscaped gardens. Accommodation comprises a modern kitchen/diningroom, utility, livingroom and guest toilet downstaris. Upstairs are four rooms, one en suite, and family bathroom.
Country: €250,000
ADDRESS: Corrin Cottage, Fermoy, Co Cork. BEDROOMS: 4. SIZE: 158 sq m (1,700 sq ft). PARKING: Ample. LINKS: N8, Bus. STAMP DUTY: None. AGENT: Eye Open Properties. WEB: www.eyeopenerproperties.ie.
DESCRIPTION: This pretty cottage on half an acre of landscaped gardens is about a mile from Fermoy. Recently refurbished it's in walk-in condition. Accommodation comprises a modern kitchen with dining area, converted attic (wired for office use) and three bedrooms.
