On view this weekend

From a converted RIC barracks in Co Wicklow to artisan cottages and traditional family houses in suburbia, there's a lot to view this weekend, writes FRANCES O'ROURKE

A LARGE cottage surrounded by woodland two miles from the village of Avoca in Co Wicklow has had its price cut to €395,000, down from €695,000 in 2007. The price drop is partially explained by a reduction in the amount of land being offered. Previously the five-bedroom house came with seven acres. Now it is for sale with one acre, according to Knight Frank. Called The Old Barracks, it’s a substantial five-bedroom house with 250sq m (2,500sq ft). Once the local RIC barracks, built in the 1840s, the house has been renovated and extended over the years.

On view Saturday, noon-1pm

A SECLUDED back garden is one of the main attractions of a four-bed semi-detached house at 16 Fortfield Drive, Terenure, Dublin 6W which is for sale at €825,000 through Gunne. The 1940s 127sq m (1,367sq ft) house is in need of some updating, but there’s potential to extend in the 100ft long back garden, according to the agents. Accommodation includes two reception rooms, breakfastroom and kitchen.

On view Saturday, 11am-noon

A DORMER bungalow with a 115ft back garden at 5 Ardagh Crescent in Blackrock, has been well tended by its owners, according to agent Sherry FitzGerald, which is asking €575,000. There is 149sq m (1,603sq ft), four-bedrooms and a garage that could be converted giving an extra 15sq m (161sq ft) of space. There is room for off-street parking. Ardagh Crescent is off Newtownpark Avenue near the N11.

On view Saturday, 11am-noon

ONE OF the most interesting properties to come on the market this week is Thice, a bungalow in The Burnaby in Greystones that comes with a separate granny flat and a quarter-acre of grounds. Sherry FitzGerald is asking €1.1 million for the four-bedroom house on Portland Road. The granny flat has two bedrooms and would suit a number of uses.

On view Saturday, 2pm-3pm

Lisney is seeking €895,000 for Kali House, a distinctive modern house on Mount Merrion Avenue that first came on the market in 2008 at €1.5 million. The three-bedroom house has around 130sq m (1,400sq ft) of living space in walk-in condition. There is a small garden, a sun deck and a garage.

On view Saturday, noon-1pm

IN DALKEY, a tiny artisan cottage just a short walk from the main street is asking €375,000 through Lisney. Number 20 Carysfort Villas is a mid-terrace redbrick with 43sq m (463sq ft) of living space that includes two bedrooms. There is residents’ on-street parking.

On view Saturday, noon to 1pm