A look at four first-time buys around the country.
Capital: €295,000 ADDRESS: 82 Sycamore Road, Dublin 11. BEDROOMS: three. SIZE: 88sq m (950sq ft). PARKING: driveway. LINKS: bus. STAMP DUTY: none. AGENT: Mason Estates. WEB: www.masongroup.ie.
DESCRIPTION: in need of modernisation, this three-bedroom house has its original timber floor and tiled fireplaces in the sittingroom and livingroom. It is heated by electric storage heaters and there are tiled fireplaces in two of the bedrooms. In addition, the house has a decent-sized rear back garden.
Commute: €280,000 ADDRESS: Ballyroe Cottage, Churchtown, Athy, Co Kildare. BEDROOMS: two. SIZE: 125sq m (1,350sq ft). PARKING: driveway. LINKS: three miles from Athy. STAMP DUTY: none. AGENT: Jordan Auctioneers. WEB: www.jordan-auctioneers.ie.
DESCRIPTION: On the grand canal, this cottage is set amid landscaped gardens near Bert House. Fitted kitchen, livingroom, utility room and two bathrooms, landscaped gardens with pergola and gazebo. For auction on June 16th.
Countrywide: €165,000 ADDRESS: 6 Charleville Cottages, Old Youghal Road, Cork. BEDROOMS: one. SIZE: 55sq m (600sq ft). PARKING: on-street. LINKS: train. STAMP DUTY: none. AGENT: SherryFitz-Gerald. WEB: www.sherryfitz.ie.
DESCRIPTION:This cute one-bed terraced house is in a quiet cul-de-sac and a 20-minute walk from the city centre. The property is in good nick and has a lounge, kitchen, family bathroom and double bedroom. Would suit someone with a flair for interior design.
Country: €295,000 ADDRESS: Cashel, Gortahork, Co Donegal. BEDROOMS: five. SIZE: 172sq m (1,851sq ft). PARKING: ample. LINKS: bus, N56. STAMP DUTY: none. AGENT: Gunne Letterkenny. WEB: www.gunne.ie.
DESCRIPTION: this traditional-style house is on a mature 0.6-acre site in north Donegal near Falcarragh and 30 miles from Letterkenny. In excellent condition, it has views of Mount Errigal. Accommodation includes a livingroom, a large kitchen, diningroom and a lounge. A garage could be turned into a separate flat or studio.
