Dublin 6W €1.8m
This four-bedroom detached house was built by Stringer, the famous Dublin construction company, in 1929. Set on a quarter of an acre, it is close to Bushy Park and Terenure. It has a garage, games room and three bathrooms, as well as mod cons such as a central vacuum system.
Agent: Lisney, 01 492 4670, lisney.com
They say: Rathdown Park is highly sought after and conveniently located.
We say: This home is truly a luxury item in this day and age.
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Dublin 13 €1.1m
Seaside, at No 25 Burrow Road in Sutton, is a five-bedroom detached house dating from 1860. Set on just over one third of an acre, the house backs on to Burrow Beach and has a gate leading to it. There is plenty of period detailing, including plasterwork and a marble fireplace, in the brick and cut-stone house.
Agent: Gallagher Quigley, 01 818 3000, gallagherquigley.ie
They say: This is a truly enchanting residence.
We say: It is in need of refurbishment.
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Dublin 9 €750,000
No 36 Iona Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house with more than 1,700 sq ft of living space and a kitchen extension to the rear. Built in 1913, it has been refurbished recently. The back garden is 49 ft long with two patio areas.
Agent: Lisney, 01 884 0700, lisney.com
They say: There is exceptional craftsmanship and a high standard of design and finish throughout.
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We say: In March 2007, No 28 Iona Crescent was on the market for €1.3m.
Co Dublin €695,000
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Mount Carmel Villa, on Ardbrugh Road in Dalkey, is a 19th-century detached house, which was refurbished and extended in the mid-1990s. The 1,450-sq-ft double-fronted home has three bedrooms and sea views at the back. There is off-street parking.
Agent: Felicity Fox, 01 633 4431, felicityfox.ie
They say: It’s been cleverly reconfigured and refurbished.
We say: The bedrooms are all on the ground floor.
Co Waterford €365,000
Woodbine Cottage is a restored period property on about three quarters of an acre in Woodstown Strand. It is a 10-minute walk from the nearest beach, according to the agent. The cottage has four bedrooms, two living rooms and a utility room.
Agent: DNG Thomas Reid, 051 852233, thomasreid.ie
They say: Viewing this rare property comes highly recommended.
We say: Is this a holiday home or a family residence?