Address: 203 Butterfield Avenue, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 Agent: DNG Terenure

This double-fronted semi-detached home of 161sq m (1,735sq ft) has gardens front and back and a garage to the side. There is an open-plan lounge/diningroom, livingroom, and kitchen/breakfastroom downstairs, while upstairs are four bedrooms and a bathroom. BER C2

Plus: Glazed sliding doors to the garden and outline planning permission for a two-bed detached house to the side

Minus: Satellite dish on the front and black downpipes are not the prettiest against the white house

Address: Anchor Bay, Cregg, Glandore, Cork Agent: Henry O’Leary

Looking south across Tralong beach and out to sea, this four-bedroom 325sq m (3,500sq ft) house comes with six acres of land and equestrian facilities. Built by the owners, it is split into two with separate entrances meaning the lower level can be a self-contained flat. It is two miles from Glandore village and an hour’s drive from Cork city and airport.

Plus: Beautiful location above a beach

Minus: Its south- and sea-facing aspect could use more glass