What will €525,000 buy in Dublin and Waterford?

Two homes, one price: A two-bed terrace in the heart of Ringsend or a four-bed detached home in Waterford

TOWN

Address: 26 St Patrick’s Villas, Ringsend, Dublin 4

Agent: Sherry FitzGerald

With just two bedrooms and extending to 74sq m (797sq ft), the interiors of this house are just lovely. Bathed in light, both bedrooms are doubles and the kitchen has high-end Bosch and Fisher & Paykel appliances. With a Ber of C2, the property benefits from an east-facing patio with raised bedding and mature shrubs.

Plus: Lovely light-filled interiors

Minus: The patio would benefit from a good weeding.

COUNTRY

Address: 20 Grange Cove, Waterford

Agent: DNG Reid and Coppinger

Located in a quiet development off Dunmore Road, this four-bedroom house overlooks a large green and extends to 176sq m (1,894sq ft). The detached property, which is within walking distance of the University hospital and the Ardkeen shopping centre, is just a short drive to the coastal destinations of Tramore, Dunmore East and Woodtown.

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Plus: Fine house, with a south-facing rear garden and a Ber of C1

Minus: The rear garden would benefit from further planting

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle

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