Town
Address: 1 Lanesborough Castle, Lanesborough Gardens, Dublin 11
Agent: Leonard Wilson Keenan
This C1-rated, two-bedroom apartment has a gated patio to the rear and lies in a much sought-after development adjacent to a host of amenities near Finglas village. The development, which is close to Dublin City University, has parks with playing pitches and both residential and visitor parking.
Plus: Good location and parking
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Minus: Kitchen is a tad outdated
Country
Address: Station Master’s House, Sean O’Carroll Street, Ardee, Co Louth
Agent: Property Partners Laurence Gunne
This distinctive Ber-exempt old stationmasters’ house lies a short walk from the centre of Ardee on a mature site with street frontage. The house, which is in need of modernisation, has three bedrooms, two reception rooms and retains lots of period details.
Plus: Lovely architecture
Minus: Building costs are high
