What will €390,000 buy in Dublin and Cork?

Town&Country: A Dame Street apartment or a house 200m from the sea in Courtmacsherry?

Apt 1, Jasonia Centre, 76 Dame Street, Dublin 2
Apt 1, Jasonia Centre, 76 Dame Street, Dublin 2

TOWN

Address: Apt 1, Jasonia Centre, 76 Dame Street, Dublin 2
Agent: HWP
It doesn't get more central than this 80sq m two-bedroom unit on the first floor over Mykonos Taverna, the Greek restaurant on Dame Street. The property, which has just been given a complete makeover, has a dual access balcony and potential rental income of €2,500 per month.
Plus: High rental demand location and negates the need for a car
Minus: Ber of D1 and location can be noisy

COUNTRY

Hanora’s Cottage, Woodpoint, Courtmacsherry, west Cork
Hanora’s Cottage, Woodpoint, Courtmacsherry, west Cork

Address: Hanora's Cottage, Woodpoint, Courtmacsherry, west Cork
Agent: Martin Kelleher Property
Located just 200m from Courtmacsherry beach, this charming architecturally designed detached C2 rated house has two bedrooms and extends to 103sq m. There is potential rental income during warmer months as the locality is busy in summer with tourists.
Plus: Charming house in turnkey condition
Minus: Having just two bedrooms may limit its rental potential

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle

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