What will €280,000 buy in Dublin and Clare?

A traditional cottage in Killaloe or a three-bedroom duplex in Citywest

3 Belfry Crescent, Citywest, Dublin 24
3 Belfry Crescent, Citywest, Dublin 24

TOWN

Address 3 Belfry Crescent, Citywest, Dublin 24
Agent Sherry FitzGerald
This three-bedroom duplex has the benefit of a good-sized garden, accessible from the living room on the ground floor. Bedrooms consist of two doubles and a single, so the duplex also has income potential. The property lies close to Citywest Shopping Centre and the N7.
Plus Three bedrooms and a good-sized garden
Minus Potential congestion if commuting by car to the city centre daily

Orchard Cottage, Ballybroughan, Ogonnelloe, Killaloe, Co Clare
Orchard Cottage, Ballybroughan, Ogonnelloe, Killaloe, Co Clare

COUNTRY

Address Orchard Cottage, Ballybroughan, Ogonnelloe, Killaloe, Co Clare
Agent Harry Brann Auctioneers
This two/three-bedroom traditional dormer cottage on a 0.3-acre site seven kilometres from Killaloe has been fully refurbished. Details such as exposed stone walls with a large hearth add to its charm along with seasonal views of Lough Derg. The property extends to 118sq m and has a mezzanine that could work as a home office.
Plus Charming old cottage
Minus BER of E2 could be chilly in winter

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about property, fine arts, antiques and collectables