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What can I buy around Ireland for... €150,000?

From a beachside bolthole on the Wild Atlantic Way to a three-bed near Waterford city.

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WONDERING WHAT YOU can get within your price range, but unsure where to start looking? This week we’re spotlighting four properties in and around the €150,000 mark, to give you a clear sense of what your money could get you.

Here’s what’s on offer on that end of the scale…

Fanore, Co Clare

Wake up to sea views every morning in this three-bedroom semi-detached home in the seaside village of Fanore, on the Wild Atlantic Way. For sale with all of its contents included, the house is ready and waiting for the right owners to move in. All bedrooms are doubles with en-suite bathrooms, one downstairs and two upstairs.

Located between Lisdoonvarna and Ballyvaughan, Fanore is 30 minutes north of the Cliffs of Moher, 55 minutes from Ennis and 80 minutes from Galway city. This property would make an ideal holiday home for outdoor enthusiasts, or indeed a permanent home for a family in search of some sea air and tranquility.

It’s on sale for €149,000.

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The Ballagh, Co Wexford

This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home has been lovingly maintained throughout, and the unassuming exterior hides a showhome-quality finish inside. Downstairs is a reception room, bright kitchen/dining area and sun room, while upstairs are three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Outside has been equally well-kept, with a landscaped rear garden overlooking spectacular rolling countryside. The house is just a 20-minute drive from Wexford town with its many amenities, and both Kilkenny city and Waterford city can be reached in around 80 minutes by car.

It’s on sale for €145,000.

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Youghal, Co Cork

Another property within throwing distance of the sea, this three-bedroom home is part of the second phase at Parklands, a recently launched new development. Downstairs, a large living and dining area is connected by sliding doors to the kitchen, with its high-gloss finish and integrated appliances.

Upstairs are all three bedrooms and the main family bathroom. The houses at Parklands all have a B3 energy rating and oil-fired central heating, plus a wood-burning stove in the main living area. Youghal is perfectly situated on Cork’s east coast, with public transport serving Cork city and its surrounds, and a drivetime of 55 minutes to the city centre.

It’s on the market for €147,000.

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Dungarvan, Co Waterford

This three-bedroom end-of-terrace house would be perfect for a growing family, or anyone wishing for a taste of nature without compromising on convenience. It’s located a short drive from Clonea’s blue flag beach, five minutes from Dungarvan town centre and a 45 minute trip from Waterford city.

Inside, the property has plenty of living space, with 888 sq ft of floor area comprising a large living room with an open fireplace, a kitchen opening onto a dining area, plus three generous bedrooms upstairs, a family bathroom and one en-suite bathroom.

Offers open at €143,000.

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Read more: What can I buy around Ireland for… €200,000?>

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