A look at four first-time buys around the country.
Capital: €350,000 ADDRESS: 25 Sitric Road, Stoneybatter, Dublin7. BEDROOMS: 2. SIZE: 67sq m (715sq ft). PARKING: on-street. LINKS: Luas, bus. STAMP DUTY: €10,500. AGENT: Gunne. WEB: www.gunne.ie.
DESCRIPTION: on a quiet road in the heart of Stoneybatter, number 25 is in walk-in condition and has lots of interesting period features. Accommodation includes a family room, an open-plan modern kitchen diningroom with French doors to a patio and two bedrooms with cast-iron fireplaces.
Commute: €317,500 ADDRESS: 3 Maple Lawns, Oldtown Demense, Naas, Co Kildare. BEDROOMS: 3. SIZE: 110sq m (1,184sq ft). PARKING: driveway. LINKS: ample. STAMP DUTY: none. AGENT: Gunne. WEB: www.gunne.ie.
DESCRIPTION: This modern townhouse is in walk-in condition and is located off the Sallins Road, just one mile from Naas town centre. The house is on a corner site and has a lounge, diningroom and separate kitchen. The M50 is just a 35-minute drive away.
Countrywide: €200,000 ADDRESS: 31 Beechwood Park, Letterkenny, Co Donegal. BEDROOMS: 3. SIZE: 102sq m (1,100sq ft). PARKING: driveway. LINKS: bus, N13. STAMP DUTY: none. AGENT: Property Partners Reynolds. WEB: www.nicemove.ie.
DESCRIPTION: This three-bed terraced house is located just minutes from the town centre. Accommodation includes a livingroom, kitchen/dining and three bedrooms all with laminated timber floor and one en suite.
Country: €180,000 ADDRESS: Lavender Cottage, Coolagown, Co Cork. BEDROOMS: 2. SIZE: 52sq m (560sq ft). PARKING: Ample. LINKS: N8, bus. STAMP DUTY: none. AGENT: Sherry FtizGerald O'Driscoll. WEB: www.sherryfitz.ie.
DESCRIPTION: this cute country cottage has been totally refurbished and is only 10 minutes drive from Fermoy. It has a dual aspect livingroom, a modern kitchen and two bedrooms. The cottage also has a detached garage and development potential.
