TOWN

Address 9 Iona Drive, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
Agent Kelly Bradshaw Dalton
Alexander Strain built this detached house in the early 1900s for his father, Robert Strain. The six-bedroom property extends to 230sq m (2,476sq ft) and retains many of its period features, such as superb tiling and fireplaces. While the property has six new bathrooms, some of the other rooms are in need of cosmetic updating. It has been replumbed and rewired, and has a large garage.

Plus: Fine detached home on a sought-after road
Minus: BER of E1 is quite low

COUNTRY

Address Millburn House, Ardour, Tuam, Co Galway
Agent Keane Mahony Smith
This period farmhouse, which has been totally renovated, sits on 92 acres of prime quality lands, which are in one division. A yard with slatted accommodation for 150 cattle lies to the rear of the property, which is currently run as a beef farm but could easily work as a dairy farm, as all fields lead to the main yard. The charming house has four bedrooms and extends to 269sq m (2,895sq ft). It is half an hour from Connemara and has an abundance of wooded trails and amenities nearby.

Plus Lovely house with C2 rating and an established farm
Minus New owners will have to drive to the local shop