When buying a house, it pays to think about potential - not what you see in front of you, but what you can imagine.
With that in mind, every week we pick out a selection of houses that are currently on sale in Dublin, and which would benefit from a little bit of vision and imagination. You never know, you just might snare yourself a bargain...
156 Tolka Road, Drumcondra
€325,000
2-bed terraced house
You could own a slice of northside history here - this Drumcondra mid-terrace has been in the same family since 1934, so you can have confidence that there should be no hidden surprises.
The house has a fairly standard layout though it was extended at some point, offering an enlarged dining room with a skylight. There's also a lovely back garden.
All the delights of Drumcondra are close at hand, plus the house has an attractive location, on a quiet street backing onto the Tolka River.
Check out out on Perfect Property.
131 Wheatfields Road, Palmerstown
€345,000
3-bed semi-detached house
A large semi-detached house in a well-established part of Palmerstown which needs modernising and has scope to extend over the garage.
In addition to the well-proportioned interior and garage, this house also benefits from a large back garden, at the end of which is an outbuilding that could be used as a workshop, studio or home office.
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73 Beneavin Park, Glasnevin
€365,000
3-bed semi-detached house
Situated a short distance from Finglas village, this house is well placed for local schools, parks, shopping and amenities. With two reception rooms and a small kitchen downstairs, some reconfiguration might be required, but a downstairs bathroom is a bonus.
Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms and the main family bathroom, while outside there are gardens both front and back. There's also a green opposite the house, which should make it extra appealing for families.
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342 Collinswood, Collins Avenue, Beaumont
€395,000
3-bed semi-detached house
One of the more spacious 3-bed semis you'll see in Dublin, this attractive, modern house has an open, airy layout downstairs that makes the most of the its generous proportions.
The large kitchen will be great for busy families, and it opens straight out onto the back garden. The house is located in a pleasant development that is close to lots of amenities in Beaumont and Whitehall.
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3 Woodville Grove, Lucan
€435,000
4-bed semi-detached house
This Lucan semi looks like a really solid choice for a family home, with four bedrooms - one is currently being used as a spare or dressing room, but it would also be suitable as a nursery or office.
The combined living room and dining room - connected by French doors - make for a large downstairs living space, and there's a also a separate sun room to the rear. As for the location, it's just off the N4 at Woodie's and not far from the centre of Lucan village.
