What will €495,000 buy in Dublin and Wexford?

Town&Country: Two-bed apartment in Ballsbridge or three-bed near sea in Fethard

TOWN

Address Apartment 5, Wellington House, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Agent Owen Reilly
Located in the very heart of the embassy belt in Ballsbridge, this ground-floor, two-bedroom apartment extends to 72sq m (755sq ft). The property, which has an attractive communal area inside a gated entrance, has secure parking and is located within walking distance to the city centre and a host of amenities.
Plus Its central location is a huge bonus
Minus BER of D1

COUNTRY

Address St Kieran's, Saltmills, Fethard, Co Wexford
Agent P.N. O'Gorman Auctioneers
Standing on an elevated site with uninterrupted views across Bannow Bay, this three-bedroom house has been recently upgraded. Extending to 145sq m (1,561sq ft) the property also has an outbuilding that, though ideal for storage, could be converted to further accommodation – subject to planning. BER B3
Plus Turnkey interiors and lovely sea views
Minus Gardens could do with more planting

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about property, fine arts, antiques and collectables