What will €250,000 buy in Limerick and Leitrim?

Country

Cornaferst House, Cornaferst, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim

Sherry FitzGerald Farrell, €250,000

This two-storey residence on the borders of counties Leitrim, Cavan and Longford, occupies an elevated site with compelling country views. The holding extends to circa 11.56 acres with valuable frontage on to Cullies river, which flows directly into Lough Gulladoo, a renowned fishing lake. The six bedroom, five-bathroom house extending to 240sq m (2,583sq ft) has an E1 Ber rating and is 4.5km south of Carrigallen village, where there is a vocational school.

Plus: Offers space and the chance to fish, swim and sail

Minus: Would benefit from an insulation upgrade

Town

19 Foxfield, Dooradoyle, Co Limerick

GVM Auctioneers, €250,000

This two-bedroom, one-bathroom terraced house is one of about 100 units in an estate that was built in the early 2000s. It boasts a newly installed kitchen, and its floorboards have been polished to a high shine. There is a sunny patio to the rear and the C2 Ber-rated property, which extends to 67sq m (721 sq ft) is within walking distance of shops, schools and University Hospital Limerick.