What will €160k buy in Co Dublin and Co Laois?

Town&Country: A cottage in Rathcoole, or a five-bed in Portlaoise for €160,000

The one-bed cottage in Rathcoole, Co Dublin
The one-bed cottage in Rathcoole, Co Dublin

TOWN

Address The Little House, Rathcoole, Co Dublin
Agent Redmond Auctioneers
Just outside Rathcoole village, this neat house is a mile from the Luas at Saggart Village. Inside is a shared living and dining room with fireplace, a kitchen, shower room and bedroom. Very close to the N7.
Plus Sweet cottage with a good interior.
Minus Dearth of windows to the rear.

Lisheen House, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois
Lisheen House, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois

COUNTRY

Address Lisheen House, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois
Agent Property Properly
Three minutes from the centre of Portlaoise, this 232sq m (2,497sq ft) house sits in its own grounds. It is currently divided into two apartments, with a total of five bedrooms, two bathrooms, two kitchens and living rooms. It needs a complete overhaul and reconfiguration.
Plus The house needs an update but there is a lovely basic palette to work with.
Minus The dull box porch to the front could go.