Address: 4 Brookwood Heights, Artane, Dublin 5 Agent: Property Team Noland and Fahy

This three-bed semi-detached 128.5sq m (1,383sq ft) house has a garden to the back and space for parking in front. At ground level are two reception rooms, kitchen, wet room and garage. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a refurbished shower room along with a separate WC.

Plus: Close to McAuley Park, the Dart and the interior is in good condition

Minus: Some of the decor is dated – the carpet colours are a throwback

Address: Balrobin House, Kilkerley, Dundalk, Co Louth Agent: Sherry FitzGerald Carroll

This substantial period house on over an acre near Dundalk is surrounded by stone walls and reached via a drive ending in a gravelled forecourt. The 309.3sq m (3,330sq ft) house has original features including fireplaces. There is a drawing room with bay window, diningroom, livingroom and study and upstairs are five bedrooms, four with en suites. The main bathroom here has a roll-top bath. BER: D1

Plus: Substantial house in walk-in condition with period features intact

Minus: u PVC has been used in the fascia and soffit and there are white downpipes