What will €625,000 buy in Dublin and Mayo?

Two homes, one price: A three-bed semi in need of an upgrade in Terenure, or a detached four-bed with rental potential and access to Lough Mask in Tourmakeady

Country

Address: Maamtrasna Lodge, Tourmakeady, Co Mayo

Agent: Schiller & Schiller

With direct access to Lough Mask for fishing and surrounded by the Partry Mountains, this 269sq m house can be divided in two as it has two kitchens, two conservatories and four bedrooms, so has income potential. Architecturally designed, the property on 0.72 of an acre was constructed in 1996 and has a C1 energy rating.

Plus: Private access to Lough Mask

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Minus: It’s a drive to the shops

Town

Address: 1 Mountdown Road, Manor Estate, Terenure, Dublin 12

Agent: DNG

This three-bedroom semidetached house extends to 123sq m (inclusive of garage) and is home to its original owners since construction. Close to a number of amenities and the M50, the property has a large triple-aspect garden that offers space to extend, subject to planning permission.

Plus: In a sought-after location with a large garden

Minus: Ber of E1 will need addressing

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle

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