What will €239,000 buy in north Dublin and Mayo?

Town & Country: A two-bed in Swords or a house with church and orchard in Hollymount

A two-bedroom apartment in Swords is on the market for €239,000
A two-bedroom apartment in Swords is on the market for €239,000

Town

Address 58 Gleneagle House, The Oaks, Ridgewood, Swords, Co Dublin
Agent Property Team Paul Reddy
On the first floor, this two-bedroom apartment has an open-plan living area, with a kitchen off it that has a balcony facing communal gardens. There are two bedrooms and a bathroom. The apartment is in a scheme off Forest Road. Parking is on the street. The management fee is about €1,015 a year. BER: C1
Plus A bright, flowing space with wide doors, half-walls and a balcony.
Minus It is surrounded by parking and large lawns which make it feel a bit cut off.

The properties need work but sit on an acre of land
The properties need work but sit on an acre of land

Country

Address The Manse, Hollymount, Co Mayo
Agent Helen Cassidy Auctioneers
This 224sq m (2,410sq ft) period house sits on an acre of land, containing a church, a walled garden, fruit trees, a well, outbuildings and a pond. Inside, the ground floor is largely floored in polished timber and has a drawingroom with a fireplace and bay window with built-in seats, a diningroom with fireplace, studio with bay window and French doors to the garden, plus a kitchen, two pantries and a toilet. Upstairs are four bedrooms and a bathroom. The former church has a presbytery with fireplace.
Plus Two amazing period properties.
Minus Needs work.