Address: Lahinch Railway Road, Dalkey, Co Dublin

Agent: Crawford’s

In Dalkey village, this three/four-bedroom redbrick measures 131sq m (1,410sq ft). Period features include stained-glassed door and stone fireplace, the house has a livingroom leading to another reception room with patio doors to the garden. There’s a bathroom and two bedrooms at this upper level. Downstairs are a kitchen, a bathroom and a bedroom. There are two outhouses and rear access. BER: D2

Plus: The house is in the village and has a long garden (although narrow) with rear access.

Minus: The bedrooms and living accommodation are mixed up across the two floors.

Address: Carrigrohane Castle, Carrigrohane, Co Cork

Agent: Cohalan Downing

This 371.61m (4,000sq ft) 16th-century Tudor castle sits in five acres of mature woods and gardens. The six-bedroom home, four miles from Cork city centre, overlooks the river Lee from the south; viewing platforms include battlements. The castle is entered across a flagstone hall with stone fireplace and beamed ceiling. There is a minstrels gallery, a cloakroom, study, kitchen, games room and bar. On the second and third floor are bedrooms and bathrooms (one in a turret).

Plus: A rare property in a stunning setting.

Minus: Tudor styling can be dark.