Town and Country: What will €495,000 buy in Dublin and Co Wicklow?

A one-bedroom bungalow in Kimmage or a two-bedroom lodge in Ashford

342 Kimmage Road Lower, Kimmage, Dublin 6W

TOWN

Address 342 Kimmage Road Lower, Kimmage, Dublin 6W

Agent Sherry FitzGerald Terenure

Dating from the early 1900s, this one-bedroom redbrick house has been given a swish interior makeover. Extending to 84 sq m, the property has rear pedestrian access and private parking via electric gates beyond a courtyard garden.

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Plus Lovely interiors

Minus Ber of D2 is low given its recent refurbishment

COUNTRY

Address Brook Lodge, Ashford, Co Wicklow

Agent McGovern Estate Agents

Brook Lodge, Ashford, Co Wicklow

Dating from the 1880s, the interior of this 92 sq m cottage is stunning. With two bedrooms, the lodge retains many of its period details such as the fireplace, panelled ceilings and wooden floors. It lies on a 0.2 acre site with a garage, lawn and herb garden.

Plus Stunning interiors

Minus Ber of G will need addressing

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle

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