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Price Comparison: What can I buy in Co Kildare for under €500,000?

Space, charm and potential abound in the thoroughbred county.

ARE YOU ON the hunt for the perfect home but hoping to get as much bang for your buck as possible? You’re not alone. 

Each week, we pick four homes within a similar budget in one location, to give you a better idea of the property landscape at a set price point.

This week, we’re heading to Co Kildare and looking at properties on the market for  €500,000 or under. 

Four-bed, semi-detached, Celbridge – €499,950

394 Ballyoulster Park is a 149 m² home in the popular and commuter-friendly town of Celbridge. Beautifully extended and modernised, this four-bed bungalow is on the Dublin side of Celbridge. This contemporary home features a stylish interior with great finishes and is ideal for families. The rooms include a large main bedroom with en suite bathroom, a modern kitchen and a cosy sitting room with a feature fireplace.

The house offers a peaceful environment with a beautifully maintained communal green area. Ballyoulster is conveniently located near Celbridge village, with easy access to the M5, Dublin airport and Dublin city centre.Features include double-glazed windows throughout, landscaped gardens and off-street parking. Built originally in 1948, the home has been meticulously updated to provide a luxurious living experience. The east-facing back garden is perfect for morning sun.

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Four-bed, detached, Kildare – €485,000

16 Dara Park is a detached home with a floor area of 179 m². A spacious four-bed home, it offers well proportioned rooms in good nick that are ready and waiting for the next owner’s decor ideas. The ground floor comprises an entrance porch, hallway with guest toilet, a living room, a dining room and a sunroom as well a kitchen and breakfast room. An office or potential bedroom completes this level. 

Upstairs, there’s a main bedroom with an en suite bathroom and three more bedrooms that share the family bathroom. The home has PVC windows and doors, a front driveway and an enclosed back garden with mature trees and shrubs providing privacy. Its prime location offers easy access to Kildare town’s amenities, schools, shops, cafes and train station.

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Four-bed, detached, Athy – €460,000

Glencara is a home that spans 154 m². A charming four-bed, it’s located in a prime location, just a short walk from the centre of Athy. Set on a generous 0.6-acre mature site, it offers privacy and beautifully landscaped gardens. Inside, the rooms are spacious with a kitchen, utility room and living areas making up the ground floor. An alarm system is already set-up for peace of mind.

To the front, there’s a tarmacadam driveway with room for a few cars. With the train station with direct routes to Dublin just a walk away, the car may well stay put. Athy is a vibrant town on the River Barrow, well served by shops, cafes, schools and various sports facilities. It is ideal for families and commuters, with convenient access to Newbridge, Carlow, Maynooth and Dublin.

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Four-bed, detached, Kildare – €395,000

1249A Campion Crescent is a bungalow that spans 127 m². In the sought-after area of Campion Crescent in Kildare town, it sits at the end of a cul-de-sac. This home is ready to walk into with neutral decor making for a great starting point. There are modern amenities throughout, including a dual heating system (oil central and solid fuel), uPVC windows, marble kitchen worktops and chrome recessed lighting. Two of the four double bedrooms have en suite bathrooms.

The house sits on a spacious .2 of an acre that’s made up of mature gardens, patio areas and a large detached cabin with double glazed windows and oil central heating provides more room for remote workers and guests. There’s also a wooden shed and a garage with a bar. Close to Kildare train station and the M7, it’s an excellent choice for anyone who needs to venture to the capital from time to time.  and excellent bus routes.

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