Address: 56 Woodlawn Park, Churchtown, Dublin 14
Agent: Beirne and Wise (Churchtown)
On a generous site, this four-bedroom extended bungalow measures 165sq m (1,776sq ft). Along with the bedrooms there are three reception rooms, a kitchen-breakfast room and two shower rooms. With gardens front and back, the house sits on about 0.2 acres. The Luas and Dundrum Town Centre are nearby. BER: F
Plus: Lots of space in an extended home which is well presented.
Minus: The links to the garden are not very generous at the back, and the aspect beside the rear garden may not appeal to everyone.
Address: Old Parochial House, Ashford, Co Wicklow
Agent: Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes, Farms and Estates
In the middle of Ashford, this five-bedroom house was built in the late 19th century. Within, period features combine with mod-cons. Accommodation includes a drawingroom and sitting room with fireplaces, a sunroom, kitchen, study, utility and wc. Upstairs there is a bathroom along with the bedrooms. Lots of rooms connect with the gardens. BER: E1
Plus: Beautiful period features including sash windows, wooden floors and stone fireplaces, and classic proportions with high ceilings.
Minus: Odd location of a toilet in corner of kitchen: it would be better elsewhere.