What will €475,000 buy in Dublin and Co Cavan?

A two-bed artisan cottage in Clontarf or a walk-in five-bed in Poles

2 Brian Boru Street, Clontarf, Dublin 3

Town

Address 2 Brian Boru Street, Clontarf, Dublin 3

Agent DNG

Having undergone renovation, this two-bedroom former artisan cottage has an open-plan ground floor behind its attractive brick facade. The 89sq m cottage is within walking distance of a host of amenities. It has double-glazed windows, exposed redbrick internal walls and a private rear courtyard with triple brick arches.

Plus Charming artisan cottage

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Minus Despite renovations Ber is D1

Corfeehone, Poles, Cavan

Country

Address Corfeehone, Poles, Cavan

Agent Sherry FitzGerald Declan Woods

This five-bedroom house sits on more than three quarters of an acre. The house extends to a generous 284sq m and enjoys panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The C2-rated property, which is 4.5km off the N3 in a rural setting, has three reception rooms off a light-flooded, double-height hallway.

Plus: Spacious house in walk-in condition

Minus You’ll be driving to the shops

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle

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