What will €325,000 buy in Dublin 4 and Roscommon?

Town and Country: a two-bed with no kitchen in Ringsend or a four-bed in Rahara, Roscommon

A two-bedroom house in poor condition in Ringsend.
A two-bedroom house in poor condition in Ringsend.

Address: 6 South Dock Street, Ringsend, Dublin 4 Agent: PJ O'Dwyer and Co

On the south side of Dublin’s Docklands, near Barrow Street, Grand Canal Dock and the Bord Gáis theatre, this house measures 30sq m (323sq ft). The property is in poor condition and doesn’t have a proper kitchen or bathroom. Accommodation comprises a livingroom with fireplace, a scullery, toilet and two bedrooms. There is a yard to the rear. BER: G

Plus: Well located

The four-bedroom house at  Kilglass, Rahara, Co Roscommon
The four-bedroom house at Kilglass, Rahara, Co Roscommon

Minus: In a poor state, has no kitchen or bathroom, and the BER is low

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The four-bedroom house at  Kilglass, Rahara, Co Roscommon
The four-bedroom house at Kilglass, Rahara, Co Roscommon

Address: Kilglass, Rahara, Co Roscommon

Agent: Property Partners Earley

On two-thirds of an acre, this 220sq m (2,368sq ft) house is close to Knockcroghery village. On the ground floor are two livingrooms, with fireplaces. One has double doors to the kitchen/diningroom which in turn has double doors to the garden. There is also a conservatory, utility, cloakroom and office. Upstairs are four bedrooms, one with an en suite, and a main bathroom. The garden has stone walls and mature shrubs. BER: C3

Plus: Generous bright house with good proportions

Minus: The rear of the house and shed are dull