What will €270,000 buy in west Dublin and Cavan?

TOWN

Address 24 Monksfield Court, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
Agent Ray Cooke Auctioneers
This 90sq m (970sq ft) terraced home is close to Clondalkin village, in west Dublin. On the ground floor are a livingroom and kitchen-diningroom. Upstairs are four bedrooms and a bathroom. The Mill Shopping Centre, Clondalkin Leisure Centre, the Luas and the M50 are nearby. BER: D1.
Plus Well-presented interior
Minus The breeze-block garden wall lacks soul

COUNTRY

Address Lear, Bailieborough, Co Cavan
Agent Derick Hudson
Beside Castle Lake Forest Demesne, with walks and fishing, Castle House sits on 0.75 acres of land with apple and plum trees. The 306sq m (3,300sq ft) house has two livingrooms, an open-plan kitchen-diningroom and a conservatory. There are six bedrooms, one en suite, and a bathroom with jacuzzi bath. BER: C3.
Plus In a lovely location by a forest and lake
Minus The interior is a bit heavy on the pine