What will €225,000 buy in Dublin and Louth?

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Minus: Kitchen is a tad outdated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