What will €425,000 buy in Dublin and Meath?

Two homes, one price: A Victorian pile on seven acres in Crossakiel or an end-of-terrace three bed in Christchurch

Ardglassan House, Ardglassan, Crossakiel, Co Meath, lies on seven acres of good land
Ardglassan House, Ardglassan, Crossakiel, Co Meath, lies on seven acres of good land

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Address: Ardglassan House, Ardglassan, Crossakiel, Co Meath

Agent: Smith Harrington

Lying at the end of a tree-lined avenue, this Ber-exempt Victorian house dates from 1860 and lies on seven acres of good-quality land. Inside its near 200sq m are many original details such as tiling, architraves, shutters, coving and fireplaces. It has lovely courtyard farm buildings and stables that could be converted to something unique.

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Plus: A great house and stables on good lands

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Minus: Parts of the house will need some updating

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36 John Dillon Street, Christchurch, Dublin 8, has semi-solid French oak running through the ground floor.
36 John Dillon Street, Christchurch, Dublin 8, has semi-solid French oak running through the ground floor.

Address: 36 John Dillon Street, Christchurch, Dublin 8

Agent: Felicity Fox

Situated beside Dublin’s antique quarter, this three-bedroom 58sq m house has been fully refurbished by its owners and now has a Ber of C1. It has semi-solid French oak running through the ground floor, where an open-plan kitchen/livingroom lies. Two of the bedrooms are double, while the principal bedroom – located downstairs – is en suite.

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Plus: Fully restored in turnkey condition

Minus: Parking is on-street with resident permit

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about property, fine arts, antiques and collectables