What will €225,000 buy in Mayo and Cork?

A three-storey townhouse with vehicular rear access or a charming converted forge near Roaring Water Bay

Main Street, Kiltimagh, Co Mayo
Main Street, Kiltimagh, Co Mayo

Town

Address Main Street, Kiltimagh, Co Mayo

Agent Sherry FitzGerald Durcan

A nicely appointed five-bedroom townhouse that is set over three floors, this property has five bedrooms, two bathrooms and extends to a sizeable 191sq m (2,055sq ft). It also has a small back garden as well as vehicular rear access into a large garage. It offers a lot of house as well as a landmark bronze sculpture outside; The Way Home is a sculpture of a man reading the Western People by artist Sally McKenny, a landmark if your visitors happen to miss its bright-blue exterior on approach.

Plus It is within walking distance of shops, amenities and public transport links

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Minus The F Ber will need attention

The Old Forge, Hollyhill, Aughadown, Skibbereen, west Cork
The Old Forge, Hollyhill, Aughadown, Skibbereen, west Cork

Country

Address The Old Forge, Hollyhill, Aughadown, Skibbereen, west Cork

Agent Hodnett Forde

Located just off the main Skibbereen to Ballydehob road, and within a short driving distance of Roaring Water Bay, its numerous islands, wonderful coves and inlets, this former forge has been charmingly renovated into a two-bedroom abode that has a westerly aspect and the benefit of a large private garden to its southern side. Bounded by mature trees and hedging and young fruit trees interspersed throughout, it comes to market with planning permission to extend its 56sq m (602sq ft).

Plus The charming property has a good balance of living space and accommodation

Minus Storage heating likely requires an upgrade to improve G Ber rating

Alanna Gallagher

Alanna Gallagher

Alanna Gallagher is a property journalist with The Irish Times