What will €285,000 buy in Dublin and Galway?

Town&Country: A two-bed apartment in Bellevue or a thatched cottage in Kinvara

COUNTRY

Address Geehy South, Kinvara, Co Galway
Agent Farrell Auctioneers & Estate Agents
Set in sought-after Kinvara, with views of Aughinish Bay, this traditional cottage was originally built in 1810, extended in 1970 and refurbished in 2019. Benefiting from a recent upgrade, the property comprises a kitchen, utility, living room, three bedrooms and a bathroom.
Plus It comes with a stone ruin to the rear of the house, which would be suitable for renovation as a holiday cottage in this scenic area.
Minus The thatched roof will require regular maintenance.

TOWN

Address Apartment 123, Bellevue, Dublin 8
Agent Move Home
A short stroll from the Phoenix Park, this two-bed first-floor apartment offers views over the communal gardens and bright accommodation of 56sq m (603sq ft). It has an open-plan living room/dining room and kitchen, two bright double bedrooms and a spacious bathroom.
Plus The apartment offers new owners a blank canvas when it comes to design features.
Minus The property has electric storage central heating.

Fiona Reddan

Fiona Reddan

Fiona Reddan is a writer specialising in personal finance and is the Home & Design Editor of The Irish Times