We have another intriguing selection of 'fixer-uppers' this week - a selection of houses that need a bit of TLC in order to reach their full potential.
From compact terraces in Ballyfermot and East Wall to more substantial properties in Newcastle, Ballybrack and Blackrock, read on for the details...
8 Thomond Road, Ballyfermot
€230,000
2-bed terraced house
This house in Ballyfermot is in a convenient spot, not far from Ballyfermot Road bus routes and Markieviecz Park.
The property is currently a bit of a mishmash, with some rooms looking very dated and others ready to go. The large, extended kitchen/diner is a great asset, while there's plenty of room for entertaining in the good-sized living room.
The house also benefits from a modern central heating system, which was re-fitted 5 years ago, and newly installed double glazing.
Check it out at Perfect Property.
68 Seaview Avenue East, East Wall
€250,000
3-bed terraced house
There's a substantial job of work done to bring this East Wall terrace up to standard but as always, the potential is the key.
The house is advertised as being suitable for a builder or developer, as it requires a full renovation, and the ad points out that the rear extension was built without planning permission.
That being said, the house is in a fantastic location within the popular East Wall area, close to a number of local supermarkets and well placed for access to the city centre and docklands.
Check it out at Perfect Property.
Castlebaggot, Kilmactalway, Newcastle
€395,000
3-bed bungalow
We're heading outside the city next, to a sparsely populated rural area near Newcastle, right next to Casement Aerodrome. It looks like an ideal location for those looking for a slower pace of life than in the city, but still close enough to some major routes into Dublin.
The house in question is a very large, detached bungalow in the centre of a substantial plot of very well-tended land. Some characterful details can be seen around the house, for example the high ceilings, ceiling coving and built-in wardrobes, while the bathroom is very modern and high-spec.
Check it out at Perfect Property.
3 Church Road, Ballybrack
€494,950
4-bed semi-detached house
A substantial house in Ballybrack, south Dublin - an area known for being a more affordable alternative to nearby Killiney. Given the location, local amenities likes Killiney Hill and Killiney Beach are close at hand, as is the Luas.
The house is spacious and appealing, with high ceilings and good-sized rooms. It also has a very interesting fourth bedroom (with en suite) directly off the hall, which could be ideal for a home-based business like a chiropodist, beautician or other personal service.
Check it out at Perfect Property.
127 Springhill Avenue, Blackrock
€675,000
4-bed semi-detached house
Talking about plenty of space, that's exactly what's on offer in the Densgrange/Blackrock area of south Dublin, from a four-bedroom house and has previously been extended, and which boasts a very large back garden.
The star here is probably the extended kitchen/diner, with its huge patio door flooding the space with light and offering access to the garden. Separate utility, study and shower rooms will also work well for some buyers, while the immediate vicinity is well landscaped with open green space to enjoy.
