Town & Country: What will €795,000 buy in Dublin and Meath?

TOWN

Address: Penthouse 10A, Mountbrook, Stillorgan Road, Booterstown, Co Dublin

Agent: Lisney Sotheby’s International Realty

With 210sq m (2,260sq ft) of floor space, this two-bedroom penthouse is larger than most three-bedroom houses. Located in a well-regarded development in Booterstown, the property, which is a stone’s throw from Blackrock village, is in turnkey condition and has a C3 energy rating.

Plus: Spacious light-filled apartment

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Minus: No balcony

COUNTRY

Address: Abelstown Lodge, Rushwee, Slane, Co Meath

Agent: REA T&J Gavigan (Navan)

This 100-year-old property extends to 273sq m (2,939sq ft) and lies on more than 6½ acres of private gardens and lands. Extended in 2006, it has five bedrooms and is just a two-minute drive to the local national school, with a bus service to secondary schools. Local amenities include tennis, pitch and putt, fishing, golf and hunting.

Plus: Lots of land and gardens

Minus: Ber of D1 is a bit low