Four first-time buys from Dublin to Longford

Capital: €395,000   ADDRESS: 105 Dunmanus Road, Cabra, Dublin 7. BEDROOMS: two. SIZE: 65sq m (700sq ft)

Capital: €395,000  ADDRESS: 105 Dunmanus Road, Cabra, Dublin 7. BEDROOMS: two. SIZE: 65sq m (700sq ft). PARKING: driveway. MAINTENANCE: none. LINKS: bus. STAMP DUTY: €23,700. AGENT: HOK. WEB: www.hok.ie.

DESCRIPTION: a cute end-of-terrace house, number 105 is in walk-in condition. A big selling point is a very pretty garden to the rear with pedestrian access. Accommodation includes a modern kitchen, a dining area with cast-iron fireplace and a smart livingroom.

Commute: €275,000

ADDRESS: 16 St Francis Street, Edenderry, Co Offaly. BEDROOMS: two. SIZE: 90sq m (969sq ft). PARKING: driveway. MAINTENANCE: none. LINKS: bus. STAMP DUTY: none. AGENT: Sherry Fitzgerald O'Connell. WEB: www.sherryfitz.ie.

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DESCRIPTION: dating from the 1920s, number 16 has been beautifully restored and is full of old-world charm. Located only three minutes walk from the town centre, it has a livingroom, sittingroom, kitchen and two double bedrooms.

Countrywide: €235,000

ADDRESS: 53 Anglers Walk, Carlow, Co Carlow. BEDROOMS: three. SIZE: 82sq m (930sq ft). PARKING: driveway. MAINTENANCE:none. LINKS: N9. STAMP DUTY: none. AGENT: Remax. WEB: www.remax.ie.

ADDRESS: 53 Anglers Walk, Carlow, Co Carlow. BEDROOMS: three. SIZE: 82sq m (930sq ft). PARKING: driveway. MAINTENANCE:none. LINKS: N9. STAMP DUTY: none. AGENT: Remax. WEB: www.remax.ie.

DESCRIPTION: five minutes walk from the city centre and 20 from Carlow Institute of Technology, number 53 is a smart modern home beside Fairgreen shopping centre. It has a bright and modern interior and large back garden.

Country: €200,000

ADDRESS: Alannagh, Longford, Co Longford. BEDROOMS: three. SIZE: 82sq m (883sq ft). PARKING: to rear. MAINTENANCE: none. LINKS: N4. STAMP DUTY: none. AGENT: Sherry Fitzgerald McGill. WEB: www.Sherryfitz.ie.

DESCRIPTION: located four miles outside Longford, Alannagh is in a picturesque setting right beside Carriglass Manor, which is developing a golf course at the moment. The property comprises a livingroom, kitchen, conservatory and two bathrooms.