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What else could I get for... the €1.5 million pricetag on this luxurious Ballsbridge townhouse

We take a look at what €1.5 million would get you around the rest of the country.

THIS HOME IN south Dublin has a lot to recommend it to someone looking for added luxury.

It has been architecturally designed with a rear courtyard and balcony area allowing potential buyers to take full advantage of any sunshine.

Inside the home its appearance is extensively modern with areas of exposed brickwork and a design that maximises on natural light.

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The building could potentially suit a family. Its master bedroom takes up the entire top floor of the building and is where the balcony is located.

It is on the market for €1.5 million.

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Here is what around €1.5 million would get you around the rest of the country…

Wicklow

This home in Wicklow, known as Mountain Springs, comes with six acres of its own grounds and has more than 5,000 sq. ft. of floor space. Starting life as a split-level bungalow, it has been rejuvenated and developed into what it is today.

In total the house has five bedrooms, all of which come as en suite. Inside, areas included that you might not expect to find in an ordinary house include a full-sized snooker room with a bar, a cloak room and a separate annexed guest unit away from the house.

It is on the market for €1.3 million.

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Cork

Threadneedle House was built in 1999 but by its appearance you might think that it was a lot older. The property sits on its own five-acre site and comes complete with its own horse-riding facilities. The property’s grounds include a eight individual stables, a hay stack and four paddocks.

The house has four bedrooms, all of which comes as en suites. Additional features include a solid oak kitchen complete with an island unit.

It is on the market for €1.5 million.

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Meath

The fact that this property in Co Meath was built only ten years ago is reflected in its modern architecture. It stands on 2.5 acres of its own landscaped gardens.

Inside the house has five bedrooms in total laid out over 6,000 sq. ft. of floor space. Added features include bespoke cherry wood joinery, a B&O sound system installed into the home and a high-tech security set up.

It is on the market for €1.55 million.

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