On View This Weekend

From smart Dublin addresses to good views in Galway, there are some lovely homes to go and see this weekend, writes ORNA MULCAHY

IN GLASTHULE,Co Dublin, a pair of early 19th century houses owned by the Catholic Church are being sold by Sherry FitzGerald. Located beside St Joseph's Church, a short walk from the Dart station, numbers 22 and 23 Summerhill Road date from 1824 and, while they have some of their original features intact, both houses are in need of full refurbishment. Number 22, which has 211sq m (2,271sq ft) of space, is asking €750,000 while number 23, slightly larger at 241sq m (2,594sq ft), is priced at €850,000.

On view Saturday, 1pm-2pm

IN MOUNT MERRION, a large semi-detached house, Cara Linn at 83 Foster Avenue, has just been reduced in price from €1.2 million to €995,000 by Felicity Fox Associates. The five-bedroom house is presented in very good order throughout its 177sq m (1,900sq ft) of living space. Ideal for families trading up, it has a 92ft back garden and plenty of space at the front for parking.

On view Saturday, noon-1pm

ALSO IN MOUNT MERRION,number 40 Deerpark Road is a large semi-detached house with far reaching views over the city. It is new to the market with Lisney priced at €750,000. According to the owners, who are keen to sell quickly, the price is on the low side for this family-friendly neighbourhood, with a children's playground and the local tennis club within strolling distance. That said, it is not a particularly large property, with 137sq m (1,480sq ft) of living space, and one of its four bedrooms on the ground floor. However, a planning application has been lodged with the local council to extend.

On view Saturday, noon-1pm

NEW TO THE MARKETin Rathmines is 9 Belgrave Square, an elegant three-storey house of around 203sq m (2,185sq ft) asking €1,725,000. The house has a traditional layout with large interconnecting reception rooms, five bedrooms, two of which are en suite, and a spacious eat-in kitchen.

On view Saturday, 2.30pm-3.30pm

MEANWHILE IN SALTHILL,Galway, Sherry FitzGerald Kavanagh is asking €475,000 for a two-bedroom light-filled apartment overlooking Galway Bay.

The unit is part of a newly built block of four apartments, Rockland Court on Salthill Road Upper, directly overlooking Salthill Promenade. The apartment has a floor area of 121sq m (1,300sq ft) that includes a large livingroom with an outdoor terrace running its full width. The main bedroom also has its own balcony, and a good-sized en suite bathroom.

On view Saturday, 2pm-3.30pm