Portarlington: €475,000: Edelweiss is evidence that you get a lot more space for your money outside the greater Dublin area. Situated two miles from Portarlington, this impressive six-bedroom modern house on an acre of land is asking €475,000 through joint agents DNG Cowen Kelly Stephens and Matt Dunne.

Its 297sq m (3,200sq ft) of living space includes a superb oak-floored entrance hall, a 36ft eat-in kitchen and two big reception rooms. Two of the bedrooms are en suite, one with Jacuzzi, and there is a separate sauna.