City to Country: A €615,000 mid-terrace in Dublin 7 or a €355,000 three-bed in Corrofin

You can tell from the modern grey windows on 29 Glengarriff Parade in Phibsborough that the mid terrace redbrick Victorian house has had a makeover.

“It’s been renovated decorated with flair and style by owners put on a new roof, brought the BER up to a B3, and also modernised the kitchen and bathroom bathrooms," says Elizabeth Ryan of Sherry FitzGerald Phibsborough adding that they also made a nice job of landscaping the back garden.

Quoting a guide €615,000 for the three-bed property, she says it’s a low maintenance home which is conveniently located off the North Circular Road, within walking distance of Phibsborough and Drumcondra villages.

“ The owners bought the property in poor condition in 2018 and have since put on a new roof with solar panels, insulated and fitted triple glazing at the front and double glazing at the back,’’ she reveals.

All the rooms have plantation shutters instead of curtains including the front living room which also has a modern insert gas fire. To the rear, there's a kitchen with handleless grey/ green units, a utility and a shower room while upstairs has a bathroom and three bedrooms including one used as a home office.

Outside, there’s a back garden with timber clad walls, granite paving, some flower beds and a pedestrian exit on to Killarney Parade.

A nearby two-bed villa style property at No 20 sold for €630,000 last year.

VERDICT: An attractively renovated property within 2km from the city centre.

Located within a five minute walk from Inchiquin Lake, a ten minute one from Corofin village, and a 20 km drive from Lahinch Beach, Baunkyle Lodge is very well situated for holidays.

“It’s in a picturesque countryside location at gateway to the Burren in an area that’s popular for fishing, boating and hiking ’ says Diarmuid McMahon of Sherry FitzGerald McMahon auctioneers explaining that it’s a 1900’s built cottage which was significantly extended and modernised by previous owners.

“Offering a blend of old world charm and contemporary comforts, it’s now a three-bed property with 213 sq metres of accommodation and a B3 BER,” he reveals.

On the market with a guide of €355,000, Baunkyle Lodge has almost an acre of gardens in which daffodils and heather are currently blooming.

Overlooking the gardens at the side, is a spacious open plan kitchen/dining/living room with ceiling beams, white modern units, a redbrick breakfast counter and a wood pellet stove. At ground floor level the property also has a living room with a cast iron fireplace, a study, a utility and a bathroom.

The upstairs has three en suite bedrooms with sloping ceilings, painted timber flooring and scenic views.

“It may very well be bought for holidays but could, because it’s within an hour’s drive from both Galway and Limerick also suit someone who wants to work from home a few days a week,” says Mr McMahon.

VERDICT

: A perfect rural retreat for a buyer who likes outdoor activities.

This renovated Victorian property at 3 Tivoli Terrace in Tramore will charm viewers with its period features and surprise them with its spaciousness.

The 1890s built two storey over basement property now has an attic conversion which has brought the total floor area up to 214 sq metres.

Seeking offers of €470.000 for the three-bed mid terrace property, Michael Griffin auctioneers say it has charm and character as well as modern comforts which were added when the property was upgraded nine years ago.

The lower ground floor has been remodelled and turned into a spacious modern open plan kitchen/dining room with white hardwood topped units and a quartz topped central island. A small utility and a guest WC were also added at the rear

The entrance level has maintained much of its original appearance and has two interconnected timber floored reception rooms with high ceilings, period style fireplaces and large shuttered windows as well as an upgraded bathroom.

An original staircase in the high ceilinged hallway leads to the three upstairs bedrooms which include two en suite ones The attic room used as a home office has three large skylight windows which offer distant views of the back strand, sand dunes and Brownstown Head.

The property is located within a ten minute walk from Tramore beach.

No 3 Tivoli Terrace has changed hands a few times in recent years - for €245,000 in 2016 and for €400,000 in March 2024.

VERDICT: A spacious and characterful seaside home

Tranquil and rural with a view of Mount Gabriel at the rear, this four- bed detached property at Coolcaha near Ballydehob would make a comfortable family home for a buyer looking to experience the West Cork lifestyle.

Selling agents James Lyons O’Keeffe are quoting a guide of €575,000 for the 170 sq metre property which was built in 2002 and renovated by a previous owner who brought in an interior designer to give it a decorative makeover.

Describing it as a high end home auctioneer Colm Cleary says it’s been kept in pristine condition by its current owner who bought it in 2023.

Accommodation includes a large tiled kitchen/ diner with contemporary pale grey units, a fireplace in the dining area and patio doors overlooking the garden. There’s also a carpeted siting room with a stove, a utility room and a guest WC while the upstairs has a bathroom and four bedrooms including one en suite.

The property has an improved B3 BER which was achieved with pumped insulation in cavity walls as well as attic insulation.

Set on a triangular shaped site of over half an acre it has expansive lawned gardens as well as a spacious parking area and patio.

Located 2.7 km from Ballydehob village it’s a little over ten km from Schull and is within easy driving distance of several popular tourist destinations on the Mizen Peninsula.

The Property Price Register shows it selling for €510,000 in March 2023.

VERDICT: Combines rural tranquillity with modern comfort.