Each week, we take a look at a selection of Dublin's best 'fixer-uppers' - relative bargains on the property market for those prepared to get their hands dirty.
This week, we're in Balbriggan, Cabra, Dundrum, East Wall and Sandymount.
91 Hampton Green, Balbriggan
€229,500
2-bed terraced house
This looks like an ideal property for someone in search of a bit of space and some sea air. The property faces a large green, and it's a short distance from Balbriggan town centre and the beach.
As for the house, it appears to be in good, albeit dated, condition. The living room is a real selling point - located at the back of the house, it has a large feature fireplace and a patio door that leads out to a sizeable back garden.
Check it out at Perfect Property.
17 Millmount Terrace, Dundrum
€275,000
2-bed terraced house
Okay, so 'fixer-upper' might be a bit of an understatement here - this terrace in south Dublin is currently derelict and boarded up. What that means, of course, is limitless potential for those with the time, money and inclination to take on a major project.
There's a long, narrow back garden which seems to lend itself to completely gutting and extending the property to the rear. Once completed, this could result in a beautiful, modern house in a desirable area of the city.
Check it out at Perfect Property.
1 Dingle Road, Cabra
€295,000
2-bed semi-detached house
This property really is in prime position, on a prominent corner site in the heart of Cabra, just across the road from a wide range of local shops, while Broombridge station and Luas stop are nearby.
A full renovation will be required in this house. Downstairs, it consists of a front porch, entrance hallway, sitting room, large living room, large kitchen and bathroom extension to the rear. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms and a main bathroom, while outside there are front and rear gardens.
Check it out at Perfect Property.
13 Seaview Avenue East, East Wall
€400,000
3-bed terraced house
East Wall is a really up-and-coming area of the northside and this is a fantastic opportunity to put down roots there. Unassuming but handsome from the outside, the mid-terrace has been generously extended and is now something of a Tardis once you enter.
The house is full of original features like exposed floorboards, sash windows and beautiful fireplaces, and it consists of two reception rooms, a large kitchen/diner, three bedrooms and a bathroom. There's also a lovely garden/patio area to the side and rear.
Check it out at Perfect Property.
46 O'Connell Gardens, Sandymount
€525,000
2-bed terraced house
What a dramatic location - this mid-terrace stands in the shadow of the Aviva Stadium, in one of the most prestigious areas of Dublin 4. Sandymount and Ringsend villages are nearby, and so are Grand Canal Dock an the city centre, while you can easily enjoy walking along the River Dodder or the Grand Canal.
The house needs a bit of modernising - the kitchen will be the first priority - but it's already more than pleasant. The south-facing back garden is a real advantage - perhaps a rear extension could be an option to maximise the house's potential.
