What will €350,000 buy in Dublin and west Cork?

Town & Country: A tower with a view, or a two-bedroom mid-terrace in Kilmainham

Dromnea, Kilcrohane, Co Cork

TOWN

Address 42 Donnellan Avenue, Ceannt Fort, Mount Brown, Kilmainham, Dublin 8
Agent Allen & Jacobs
This two-bedroom 70sq m property in the ever-popular Ceannt Fort is within walking distance of the city centre. The mid-terrace house, although well maintained and with a south-facing courtyard, could do with modernisation.
Plus Popular location
Minus BER of E1 will need addressing

42 Donnellan Avenue, Ceannt Fort, Mount Brown, Kilmainham, Dublin 8

COUNTRY

Address Dromnea, Kilcrohane, Co Cork
Agent Harrington Estates
This tower lies on 10 acres overlooking Sheep's Head peninsula. Essentially a restoration project, permission was granted in 2008 to restore the keep, which dates from the early 1800s, and convert it to a dwelling. The land fronts on to Dunmanus Bay, which has spectacular sea frontage.
Plus A dream waterfront project with lots of potential
Minus Building costs are high

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about property, fine arts, antiques and collectables