Address: 14 Montrose Avenue, Artane, Dublin 5
Agent: Gallagher Quigley
This three-bedroom semi-d is close to Beaumont Hospital, Dublin Airport and Dublin City University. The 95sq m home has a living room, dining room with fire and kitchen on the ground floor. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a bathroom. To the front is a garden and drive. Out back is a 13.7m-long (45ft) garden with concrete shed and side entrance. BER: E1
Plus: Close to Beaumont Hospital and DCU. Decent-sized garden
Minus: A lot of patterns inside that a new owner might like to strip into more calmness. The low BER indicates a need for insulation.
Address: Cappa, Kilrush, Co Clare
Agent: DNG O’Sullivan Hurley
Looking out over the water on three sides, this five-bedroom, 279sq m house has all of its living space to the south-facing front making the most of the views and light. These include two sitting rooms and a linked kitchen/dining/family room with Aga and wood-pellet stove. Two of the five bedrooms have en suites and there’s a separate bathroom. The garden includes a stone patio and decking. There’s a garage. BER: C3
Plus: Panoramic views of the estuary 20m away
Minus: There’s a road between the house and water