Country
Address: 7 Sweet Auburn, Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary
Agent: Barry Murphy Auctioneers
From the front this detached C2-rated house looks like a bungalow but the four-bedroom property extends to 260sq m (2,799sq ft) over two floors. Set on a 0.6-acre site with dual driveways just a five-minute walk from Carrick-on-Suir, it has a south-facing garden across two levels, one of which has direct access to the river behind – of interest to those who enjoy fishing and boating.
Plus: Spacious house on a large site
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Minus: Direct water access, while a big draw, may deter young families
Town
Address: 28 Ferguson Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9
Agent: Sherry FitzGerald
Dating from the 1930s, this three-bedroom mid-terrace house has been completely renovated and extended, now giving 94sq m (1,012sq ft) of floor space. Located within a few minutes’ walk of Drumcondra village, the property, which has a B3 energy rating, has a sunny west-facing back garden and is in turnkey condition.
Plus: Excellent condition and Ber of B3
Minus: Parking is on street
