Town and Country: What will €600,000 buy?

Address: 16 Parnell Road, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W

Agent: Dowling Property

Overlooking the canal (from across the road) near Harold’s Cross Bridge, this house is rented out and is bedroom heavy, having nine en-suite bedrooms in its four storeys. Reconfiguration into a single home would thus involve a bit of rejigging and changing use of rooms. The 195sq m (2,100sq ft) house sits on a good site, with a 45m back garden and long forecourt to the front. BER exempt.

Plus: Lots of potential and a fair bit of land around it, which is just functional at the moment.

Minus: Although well set back, the house is located on a busy road.

Address: The Old Parochial House, Monasterevin, Co Kildare

Agent: Clement Herron Real Estate

This five-bedroom house has been renovated with respect for its period features while adding contemporary touches. The materials mix includes solid teak wooden flooring, original fireplaces, high ceilings and modern tiling. The house, on 0.4 acres, has five bedrooms, four of which have en suites. The main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe, Jacuzzi and power shower. There are three receptions rooms. BER exempt.

Plus: A great mix of old and new in the interior. There is a primary school two minutes walk away and the Grand Canal is a five-minute walk.

Minus: Some of the rooms feel a bit office-like and could be softened