Town & Country: What will €625,000 buy in Dublin and Louth?

Two homes, one price: A detached house in a popular Swords estate or a substantial house on the Cooley Peninsula in Carlingford

19 Drynam Court, Swords, Co Dublin
19 Drynam Court, Swords, Co Dublin

TOWN

Address: 19 Drynam Court, Swords, Co Dublin

Agent: DNG

In good order, this four-bedroom detached house has a landscaped front drive with cobblelock paving and raised beds. The rear garden, which benefits from being south-facing, has a sandstone patio and artificial grass. An added bonus is the large stretch of green right beside the property, which will be an attraction for families.

Plus: Lots of green space for children to play

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Minus: Ber is D2

Crosslaney, Carlingford, Co Louth
Crosslaney, Carlingford, Co Louth

COUNTRY

Address: Crosslaney, Carlingford, Co Louth

Agent: Blue Sky Property

Extending to a generous 371sq m (3,993sq ft), this four-bedroom house is located on the Cooley Peninsula with views to Slieve Foy and the Mountains of Mourne, close to the shores of Carlingford Lough. The property, with high-end interiors has a detached garage with a home office, is alarmed and has a Ber of C1.

Plus: Large house and grounds with spectacular views

Minus: Though not too far away, you will be driving to the shop

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle

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