What will €240,000 buy in Dublin and west Cork?

Country

Address: Fuchsia Cottage, Kilbarry Road, Dunmanway, Co Cork

Agent: Lehanes & Associates

This chocolate-box cottage lies on a generous 1.2 acre site with well-maintained lawns and mature gardens. With expansive views towards Nowen Hill, it has three bedrooms, two of which are upstairs. It has been used as a holiday home for the past 20 years and the locality offers fishing on the river Bandon and the only public swimming pool in west Cork.

[ Waterford Copper Coast home where Jackie Kennedy once stopped by for €2.5m ]

Plus: Charming cottage in great location

I’m worried about a broken window in my apartment block and the management company has failed to act. What can I do?

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Luxury living at detached Dalkey home overlooking Dublin Bay for €2.95m

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Georgian home in Ranelagh once owned by well-known local baking family for €725,000

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Hidden gem on half an acre off Military Road in Killiney for €2.75m

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Minus: Ber of G will need to be addressed

Town

Address: 2 Poole Terrace, Dolphin’s Barn Street, Dolphin’s Barn, Dublin 8

Agent: Felicity Fox

Located within walking distance from the city centre, this two-up two-down mid-terrace house extends to 61sq m. In need of modernisation, the two-bedroom house had a new roof installed 10 years ago. To the rear is a yard which has a west-facing aspect and the property lies close to the Luas and a number of bus routes.

Plus: In an affordable price bracket close to town

Minus: Requires renovation as the Ber is F