Residential

What will €795,000 buy in Dublin and Waterford?

Two homes, one price: A semi-d on a corner site in need of upgrading in Rathfarnham or a period pile on a third of an acre in Waterford city

Park Lodge, Water Street, Waterford City
Park Lodge, Water Street, Waterford City
Elizabeth Birdthistle
Thu Apr 13 2023 - 05:52

Country

Address: Park Lodge, Water Street, Waterford

Agent: Remax

This substantial landmark Ber-exempt building sits on an elevated 0.3 acre site overlooking the People’s Park. With four reception rooms and five bedrooms, the 400 sq m (4,305 sq ft) property has canted bay windows, original architectural details and a number of outbuildings and workshops. Gardens are delightful with a mature courtyard, pond and lawns.

Plus: Lovely period pile and garden

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Minus: Kitchen and carpets need updating

Town

1 Willowbank Drive, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
1 Willowbank Drive, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14

Address: 1 Willowbank Drive, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14

Agent: DNG

While in need of modernisation, this four-bedroom semidetached house extending to 135 sq m (1,453 sq ft) benefits from mature gardens that sit on a large corner site. Located 2.5km from Rathfarnham Village, the property, which is close to numerous amenities, has good-sized side and back gardens and a 40 sq m workshop that could be transformed into a home office.

Plus: Large corner site offers potential

Minus: E1 Ber will require addressing

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle

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

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