What will €245,000 buy?

Address: 57 The Gallan, Granitefield, Rochestown Avenue, Dún Laoghaire

Agent: Sherry FitzGerald

On the third floor, with a balcony, this two-bedroom apartment measures 68sq m (732sq ft). It includes a living room with kitchen at one end and balcony at the other, the second bedroom also accesses the balcony while the main bedroom has an en-suite (with corner shower). There is a spa, gym and pool next door in Rochestown Lodge Hotel. BER: D2.

Plus: Well-presented and has a balcony accessed by both the livingroom and second bedroom

Minus: The main bedroom is the one without a balcony and the en suite carves a corner out of the second bedroom.

Address: 140 The Sycamores, Freshford Road, Kilkenny

Agent: DNG Ella Dunphy

With four bedrooms, this semi-detached 125.42sq m (1,350sq ft) house is in a cul-de-sac on the road out of Kilkenny city. It has a bright, south-east facing, open-plan kitchen/dining area with door to the patio and garden. The kitchen has glazed doors to the livingroom which has a fireplace. There is also a toilet at this level. Upstairs are four bedrooms and a bathroom. Access to the attic is from the landing. BER: E1.

Plus: Good-sized garden with shed at the back and the house faces a tree-lined cul-de-sac

Minus: False "panes" on the windows to the front of the house create unnecessary obstruction and frills