Four first-time buys from Dublin to Tuam
Capital: €305,000 ADDRESS: 26 St Jarlath Road, Cabra, Dublin 7. BEDROOMS: two. SIZE: 58sq m (630sq ft). PARKING: on-street. LINKS: bus. STAMP DUTY: none. AGENT: DNG. WEB: www.dng.ie.
DESCRIPTION: just 10 minutes walk from Phibsborough, number 26 is a traditional mid-terrace house on a quiet cul-de-sac. It has a livingroom, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. Although the fundamentals are good in the house, it would suit someone with a flair for interior design.
Commute: €260,000 ADDRESS: 2 Gracemeadow Walk, Stamullen. BEDROOMS: three. SIZE: 102sq m (1,100sq ft). PARKING: on-street. LINKS: M1, train. STAMP DUTY: none. AGENT: DNG. WEB: www.dng.ie.
DESCRIPTION: the original showhouse for the development of around 60 houses. Accommodation comprises a livingroom, kitchen/diningroom, utility room, guest toilet. Three bedrooms - all with fitted wardrobes and one en suite - and a family bathroom. Dublin is 30 minutes by car and by train.
Countrywide: €165,000 ADDRESS: 42 St Kieran's Crescent, Kilkenny. BEDROOMS: three. SIZE: 79sq m (850sq ft). PARKING: driveway. LINKS: N10, train. STAMP DUTY: none. AGENT: Property Partners Fogarty. WEB: www.nicemove.ie.
DESCRIPTION: this modern three-bedroom semi-detached house is located one mile outside Kilkenny city. The accommodation comprises a livingroom, kitchen/dining area, three bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Country: €175,000 ADDRESS: Lehid, Kilconly, Tuam, Co Galway. BEDROOMS: two. SIZE: 71sq m (796sq ft). PARKING: ample. LINKS: bus, N17. STAMP DUTY: none. AGENT: Sherry Fitzgerald Mannion. WEB: www.sherryfitz.ie.
DESCRIPTION: this charming thatched cottage in Kilconly has been totally refurbished but retains many original features including open fireplace complete with crane. Oa one-acre site with views over the River Clare, it's six miles from Tuam and 21 miles to Galway.
