You can't start house-hunting without keeping a budget in mind. However, no matter how much money you have, what's available to you will often depend on the areas you are looking at.
City to country, northside to southside, let's take a look at what you can get for €400k.
The Cottage, Dublin Road, Oldtown
€390,000
3-bed detached house
You want open-plan living? You've certainly got it here! This country cottage has been opened up inside, offering a very spacious living/kitchen/dining area that you have the freedom to configure as you wish.
Living in a detached house offers immense privacy, and then there's the lovely garden, paddock and stables - ideal for equine enthusiasts. All of this in a beautiful countryside setting in north county Dublin
Check it out at Perfect Property.
12 Croftwell Square, Rathcoole
€400,000
4-bed terraced house
Appearances can de deceiving, as you can see here - within the modest terraced exterior is a large, four-bedroom house fitted out to the highest standard and spread across three levels.
With its village location and layout it looks perfect for families - currently one bedroom is being used as a study and another as a playroom. And given the fact that Rathcoole is right beside the N7, it's bound to appeal to city commuters too.
Check it out at Perfect Property.
Apartment 1, Block F, Smithfield Market, Smithfield
€385,000
2-bed duplex apartment
Smithfield is one of Dublin's most popular areas among those looking to spend less time commuting and more time enjoying what the city has to offer. Smithfield Market is right on the square, seconds from bars, restaurants and The Light House Cinema.
This apartment is not huge but it's not bad for the city centre, spread across two floors with the living/kitchen/dining area and storage rooms downstairs and the bedrooms and bathroom upstairs.
Check it out at Perfect Property.
14 Beneavin Park, Glasnevin
€395,000
3-bed semi-detached house
This great family home in the Finglas/Glasnevin area has been extended to the rear, moving the kitchen back and adding a dining area, while the living room also extends to the back of the house.
Upstairs, there's a huge master bedroom with a feature fireplace and two smaller bedrooms - and kids will love the back garden, where there is plenty of space to let off steam.
