What will €249,000 buy in Glasnevin and west Cork?

Town&Country: One-bed Dublin apartment or seven-bed former Durrus B&B

Town: 26 Botanic Hall, Addison Park, Glasnevin, Dublin 11
Town: 26 Botanic Hall, Addison Park, Glasnevin, Dublin 11

TOWN

Address 26 Botanic Hall, Addison Park, Glasnevin, Dublin 11
Agent Leonard Wilson Keenan
This one-bedroom first-floor apartment includes a living/dining room with kitchen (by SieMatic) off it, a bedroom, a bathroom, a store and a utilityroom. The livingroom and bedroom open on to a shared west-facing balcony. There is underground parking.
Plus The apartment is in a well-cared-for development and has lots of natural light and a balcony
Minus It's a bit of a trek to the nearest convenience stores

COUNTRY

Country: Main Street, Durrus, Co Cork
Country: Main Street, Durrus, Co Cork

Address Main Street, Durrus, Co Cork
Agent James Lyons O'Keeffe
In Durrus village, on Dunmanus Bay, at the start of Sheep's Head and Mizen Head peninsulas, this seven-bedroom house was operated as a bed and breakfast. Inside are a livingroom, kitchen, utility, diningroom, playroom, bathroom, shower-room and seven bedrooms (four with en suites). Durrus is on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Plus Substantial property, with lots of tall windows, close to the sea
Minus The interior needs an update, and the garden is a car park