Five properties on the market.

Under €300,000

Price: €270,000

Area: Co Waterford

Address: Currabaha West, Kilmacthomas

Built about two years ago and beautifully maintained, this three-bedroom bungalow is in a rural spot, halfway between Waterford and Dungarvan. Kitchen with solid fuel stove and French doors, cast-iron fireplace in the sittingroom and main bedroom en suite. Private gardens.

Agent: Palmer Real Estate Alliance

Under €400,000

Price: €350,000

Area: Kilkenny

Address: Littlebrook, Dunmore, Castlecomer Road

Needs refurbishment but could be worth the trouble. This four-bedroom 19th century house on over half an acre is just 2.25 miles from the centre of Kilkenny city. Includes three reception rooms and a kitchen. A babbling brook runs through the garden.

Agent: FitzGerald Auctioneers

Under €500,000

Price: Region €450,000

Area: South Circular Road, Dublin 8

Address: 6 Arbutus Place

Totally rebuilt to modern specifications, this two-bed, two bathroom redbrick is ready to finish off to an owner's taste. Assets include underfloor heating, sitting and diningrooms and a bright kitchen with French doors to a south-facing terrace. Also a mezzanine office.

Agent: Lowe & Associates

Under €700,000

Price: €520,000

Area: Howth, Dublin 13

Address: 5 St Mary's Place

This double-fronted three-bedroom period cottage has all the attributes of a trophy Howth home. Beautifully presented, with wood floors and window frames, maple kitchen, over-bath power shower and enclosed courtyard garden.

Agent: Douglas Newman Good

Under €1 million

Price: Excess €850,000

Area: Kilcock, Co Meath

Address: Swan Lodge, Denard, Mullagh Cross

A newly-built five-bedroom stone house on 1.2 acres, four miles from Kilcock and eight from Dunboyne. Great family home, with a huge Birr oak kitchen, living/diningrooms, conservatory and a study. Two en suites and a luxurious family bathroom with Jacuzzi.

Agent: Remax Partners

Kate McMorrow