Diana Roche, whose family owned Roches Stores, built four-bed mews adjacent to Herbert Park in 1985

Kildare town offers prospective buyers a flourishing food scene and a wealth of outdoor amenities

Two homes, one price: A detached four-bed near Kinvara or a three-bed in Harold’s Cross

Co Meath home is more than 300 years old and is close to amenities and river Boyne walks

Stylish home is a few minutes’ walk from Sandymount Strand and Sydney Parade Dart station

Town on the Laois-Offaly border offers commuters to Dublin city accessibility and affordability, says local agent

Number 8 Canal View Mews is built on land from gardens on South Circular Road and offers a five-star interior and A1 energy rating

Two homes, one price: A two-bed terrace in Dublin 12 or five-bed near Tuam

Even garages converted to dwellings will be liable to separate LPT charge, tax authority warns

Government’s proposal to exempt free-standing modular homes in back gardens from planning permission continues to generate debate

A detached five-bed overlooking Lough Ree and a two-bed terrace in Kimmage

Stylish Elizabeth Street home was thoroughly renovated in 2017

Considerately designed cottage features double-height kitchen/living space and a detached studio

Two homes, one price: A traditional cottage in Co Kerry or a two-bed apartment overlooking the Dodder

With opportunities to buy former small-town cinemas cropping up around the country – would you follow in Oscar-winner’s footsteps?