What will €239,000 buy in north Dublin and Mayo?

Town

Address 58 Gleneagle House, The Oaks, Ridgewood, Swords, Co Dublin
Agent Property Team Paul Reddy
On the first floor, this two-bedroom apartment has an open-plan living area, with a kitchen off it that has a balcony facing communal gardens. There are two bedrooms and a bathroom. The apartment is in a scheme off Forest Road. Parking is on the street. The management fee is about €1,015 a year. BER: C1
Plus A bright, flowing space with wide doors, half-walls and a balcony.
Minus It is surrounded by parking and large lawns which make it feel a bit cut off.

Country

Address The Manse, Hollymount, Co Mayo
Agent Helen Cassidy Auctioneers
This 224sq m (2,410sq ft) period house sits on an acre of land, containing a church, a walled garden, fruit trees, a well, outbuildings and a pond. Inside, the ground floor is largely floored in polished timber and has a drawingroom with a fireplace and bay window with built-in seats, a diningroom with fireplace, studio with bay window and French doors to the garden, plus a kitchen, two pantries and a toilet. Upstairs are four bedrooms and a bathroom. The former church has a presbytery with fireplace.
Plus Two amazing period properties.
Minus Needs work.