FOR THOSE WORKING in Dublin, especially for families, the city centre might feel too busy as a place to live.

For this – the commuter belt offers a lot of great alternatives.

The outskirts of Dublin and the surrounding counties offers potential buyers lots of great choice and value when it comes to buying property.

Here is our pick of the five best properties on view this weekend. 

Property 1 -  45 Woodside, Leixlip, Co. Kildare

• Asking price: €250,000
• Viewing time: Saturday, 10- 10.30am
• Why you should see it… This three-bedroom family home is located close to main public transport links and comes with its own walled garden.

Property 2 - 8 Rathmore Terrace, Upper Dargle Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow

• Asking price: €345,000
• Viewing time: Saturday, 11- 12.00am
• Why you should see it… Located in Bray town – Dublin’s city centre is only a short trip away on the DART service. The property is almost 90-years-old and is brimming with character.

Property 3 - ‘Goretti’, New Road, Howth, Dublin 13

• Asking price: €700,000
• Viewing time: Saturday, 11.45- 12.15am
• Why you should see it… ‘Goretti’ has been used as a family home in recent times and comes with spacious manicured gardens. The property comes with three bedrooms and is a short walk from Howth Hill.

Property 4 - 87 Furry Park Road, Killester, Dublin 5

• Asking price: €545,000
• Viewing time: Saturday, 15.30- 16.00am
• Why you should see it… This four-bedroom semi-detached house in Killester is just a short journey away from Dublin city centre. The property has a large master bedroom complete with an en-suite.

Property 5 - 102 Belmont Park, Raheny, Dublin 5

• Asking price: €375,000
• Viewing time: Saturday, 14.30- 15.00am
• Why you should see it… This house has been recently modernised by its current owners. Located in a quite cul-de-sac – this property in the desirable Raheny area and comes with three bedrooms.