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What will €1.4m buy in Dublin and Kinsale?

Two homes, one price: A refurbished five-bedroom Georgian gem in Kinsale, or a six-bed in need of renovation on a large site in Sutton

This Sutton property boasts stunning sea views
This Sutton property boasts stunning sea views

Town

Address: 121 Dublin Road, Sutton, Co Dublin

Agent: DNG

This detached six-bedroom house is situated in a much sought-after location within the Dublin seaside suburb. With stunning sea views, there is potential to extend the 192sq m (2,067sq ft) house in the large gardens – subject to planning. The property, which would benefit from upgrading, is close to all amenities and its large site has development potential.

Plus: Large house and site with sea views

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Minus: The Ber of E1 will need addressing

Country

This Kinsale home has stunning features such as an oriel window and hardwood floors
This Kinsale home has stunning features such as an oriel window and hardwood floors

Address: Bellevue House, 2 The Ramparts, Kinsale

Agent: Bowe Property

This three-bay two-storey over-basement Georgian house dates from 1810. Fully refurbished, the light-filled house has five bedrooms and extends to 232sq m (2,497sq ft) with views over Kinsale town, harbour and James Fort. Ber-exempt, it has a large private rear garden and stunning features such as an oriel window and hardwood floors.

Plus: A Georgian gem with superb features

Minus: Located down a small lane, so buildings opposite its front facade are close

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle

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