Country
Address: Easton House, Lower Branch Road, Tramore, Co Waterford
Agent: Sherry FitzGerald John Rohan
Dating from 1865, this handsome property has seven bedrooms within its four-bay two-storey over-basement structure, extending to 296sq m (3,186sq ft). The house, which has superb sea views over Tramore bay, with the beach a two-minute walk away, will need some renovation. It was reroofed in 1965 and refenestrated in 1990 and retains many of its original features.
Plus: Substantial period home with sea views
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Minus: Renovation costs are still high
Town
Address: 10 Stella Avenue, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
Agent: DNG
This three-bedroom house is full of light, thanks to the southerly aspect of its back garden. It has a new boiler and windows, and the bathroom was recently refurbished. It is located a minute’s walk to the quality bus corridor on the popular St Mobhi Road.
Plus: Great location with south-facing back garden
Minus: Ber of E1 will need addressing
