What will €545,000 buy in Dublin and west Cork?

TOWN

Address: 14 Deans Court, Deansgrange, Blackrock, Co Dublin.
Agent: Sherry FitzGerald Dún Laoghaire.

This three-bedroom 88sq m (947sq ft) semi-detached bungalow located in a quiet cul-de-sac, is just a two minute walk to the village of Deansgrange and is served by good transport links to the city. To the rear is a paved courtyard which has lots of potential. Interiors are bright and the principal bedroom is en suite.
Plus: A quick stroll to the shops.
Minus: BER is D2.

COUNTRY

Address: The Enchanted Cottage, Derryconnery, Glengarriff, Co Cork.
Agent: Sherry FitzGerald O'Neill Clonakilty.
This unique seafront property is an extended fisherman's cottage with a detached garage and private pier lying on 1.5 acres of landscaped gardens. Located 3km from Glengarriff and 17km from Bantry on the Wild Atlantic Way, the property measuring 115sq m (1,238sq ft) has two bedrooms and the large adjacent music room could be converted into a third.
Plus: Magical setting overlooking the water.
Minus: BER of F will need to be addressed.