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Irish Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
What will €475,000 buy in Galway city and Co Kildare?
Town 49 Father Burke Road, The Claddagh, Claddagh, Co Galway €475,000, Mullery Auctioneers This three-bedroom, one-bathroom, end-terrace feels far removed from the hustle and bustle of Spanish Arch and the tourist magnet that is the City of the Tribes . Once a fishing village, separate to the city, the name An Cladach means 'the shore' and at one time was home to the thatched cottages of fishermen and their families. Those homes have since been relegated to history and the local council built houses in the area from the 1940s. This house, which has an F-Ber rating and measures about 85sq m (920sq ft), is in need of modernisation. The plot is about 8.5m (28ft) wide and has a decent-sized back garden that you could extend into, subject to planning permission. Plus: Within walking distance of the city and the promenade in Salthill. READ MORE Minus: The central heating system is oil-fired. Closeburn, Woodstock North, Athy, Co. Kildare Country Closeburn, Woodstock North, Athy, Co Kildare €475,000, Joseph McDonnell On the outskirts of Athy and about a minute's walk from the Barrow Blueway, this sizeable four-bedroom, three-bathroom bungalow is secreted behind mature trees and is situated on about an acre of grounds. The 1930s detached home also includes a home office and a laundry room. While in need of some upgrading it extends to a sizeable 220sq m (2,68sq ft), which would give a new owner plenty of scope for a reconfiguration of its space. Located 2.2km from Athy town centre, it offers a great sense of escape while being close to all amenities, including the commuter-train service to Dublin. Plus: Gorgeous, mature grounds. Minus: The E1 Ber rating will need attention.
Irish Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Five homes on view this week in Kildare and Dublin from €360,000 to €1.15m
56 Oldbridge View, Osbertown, Naas, Co Kildare €360,000, Sherry FitzGerald O'Reilly An easy walk to the Sallins Arrow rail station, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom, mid-terrace B2-Ber-rated bungalow is a well-presented space. Extending to 95sq m (1,023sq ft) it has a separate living room and open-plan kitchen, diner, and a lounge that opens out to its well-maintained south-facing garden. It's also a short stroll to the Grand Canal walkway. On View: By appointment at Apartment 17, The Quarry, Carrickhill Road Upper, Portmarnock, Co Dublin €379,000, Brophy Within a short walk of Portmarnock's famed Velvet Strand, this ground-floor two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in a low-rise development has tasteful maritime touches such as its porthole-inspired round windows. Its open-plan living room opens on to a private southeast-facing patio. The 56sq m (602sq ft) property has a C3 Ber rating. On View: By appointment at READ MORE 5 Watermill Avenue, Raheny, Dublin 5 €575,000, Flynn & Associates This three-bedroom, two-bathroom semi-detached is within a five-minute walk of the village and St Anne's Park. It is also minutes from the coastal path and cycleway that can take you to Howth or across the city and the Causeway Road to Dollymount and Bull Island. The 96sq m (1,033sq ft) property has a D2 Ber rating. On View: By appointment at [ Meticulously restored Marino midterrace for €635,000 Opens in new window ] 201 The Links, Elm Park, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 €850,000, Owen Reilly Boasting panoramic views over Elm Park Golf Course and all the way to the Dublin Mountains, this three-bedroom, three-bathroom C1 Ber-rated duplex penthouse sits on the seventh and eighth floors. With a west-facing aspect the 144sq m (1,550sq ft) space has a double-height living space with floor-to-ceiling windows, a mezzanine-level home-working station, a generous terrace, and two designated underground parking spaces. On View: By appointment at [ Refreshed Modernist-style terraced home in Dundrum for €900,000 Opens in new window ] 69 Glenomena Park, Booterstown, Blackrock, Co Dublin €1.15m, DNG This fine five-bedroom, three-bathroom semi- detached has a brick-fronted extension, a decorative detail that is carried through into the low-maintenance back garden. The C1 Ber-rated property, which extends to 208sq m (2,239sq ft), has a utility garage, off-street parking and is in proximity to both schools and shops, and UCD's Belfield campus. On View: By appointment at
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Daily Mail
World's oldest bungalow has £2million price slashed again after languishing on the market for FOUR years... but six-bed home does boast stunning sea views
It was built during the reign of Queen Victoria and boasts stunning uninterrupted coastal views. But the 'world's oldest' bungalow has been languishing on the market for four years and has now seen its price slashed yet again. The six-bedroom property in Birchington, Kent, is now on offer for £1.25million, down from £2million in 2021. The property's owner first knocked the price down - to £1.5million - in 2023. It became Grade II listed in June 1986 and according to Historic England it is the only surviving example of the very first bungalows built in the UK. The architect of the building, John Taylor, designed the first modern British bungalows and built them in Kent, between 1869 and 1870. Taylor is famed for designing train stations on the London, Chatham and Dover Railway. The term 'bungalow' - meaning 'house in the Bengal style' originated in the Bengali region of India. Esteemed Victorian doctor Erasmus Wilson, who bought the first four of Taylor's bungalows, was among those who advocated for the name. According to Historic England, he said: 'The idea of Bungalows seems to take people's minds immensely. 'They are novel, quaint, pretty and perfect as to sanitary qualities. The best sanitary home for a family is a bungalow.' Wilson is said to have believed Birchington sea air was the best along Britain's coast. The village of Birchington, Kent, is on the north Thanet coastline and is well connected to surrounding seaside towns by bus, rail and road and has a Mainline link to London for commuters. Located on a cliff edge, the property brags a 'Manston' room, or bar, that would be ideal for entertaining. It also has a grand hallway almost 60 ft long in addition to an large rear garden with direct sea views. The listing of the 'oldest genuine bungalow' also says there is a fully fitted kitchen complete with an Aga and storage space in addition to a separate utility room and an L-shaped garage. Two of the bedrooms have en-suites in addition to a separate bathroom and WC and there is direct access to the promenade below the bungalow through a staircase in the garden that could be reinstated by the buyer. Its 'Tower' room could be turned into a home office if needed and there is also an annexe on the property that consists of a bedroom with a shower and toilet, a reception diner and attached kitchen. Ben Williams, estate agent at Fresh Estates, said: 'A lot of what they're building around here, down in this part of the country, what they're throwing up over a weekend is absolute rubbish. It won't be here in 50 years, let alone 150 years. 'Something like this will be, 100%. They just don't build them like they used to. 'It's the chance to buy a bit of history, unfortunately that seems to be a bit of a dying breed. 'When you look at the square footage compared to what else you're going to get for that sort of money around here, it's good value. 'It's unusual because it's the size of the plot. 'You have direct access to the promenade underneath which means you can walk from Birchington all the way to Margate pretty much on this promenade. The manicured lawn of the bungalow, which has been on the market for four years 'It's a family home but because of the annexe you can have potentially a multi-generational home. 'You'd almost want your parents in wheelchairs to be in the same house with you because it's so big you've got that space. 'You can house a family in there very comfortably, and your parents if you need to. That's who it's going to be attractive to. 'It's so big you need a family or multiple generations. It is tricky.' He explained the price the property was originally listed at was too expensive but now believes it to be much more reasonable. 'Originally when it came on the market he (the owner) wanted it on at £2.5 million,' he said. 'I've honestly not had that much interest in it. The market hasn't helped. It's been tough, it's been really really tough. 'I think now, when you look around at other things I'm selling at £1million, £1.5million, £1.75 million, this does look good value. 'It is because it's so unique that your buying pool is that much smaller. It will take a certain individual, probably someone from abroad, somebody who appreciates the history behind it and the fact it is the oldest bungalow in the world.'
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
World's OLDEST bungalow in UK seaside village sees price slashed by £750,000
CROWNED by Historic England as the "oldest bungalow in the world", this home could be yours following a massive £750,000 price slash. This six-bedroom"piece of history" was built in the 1870s when Queen Victoria was on the throne. 7 7 Located in Birchington, Kent, the property boasts stunning views of the coast, complete with its own path down to the beach. The building became Grade II listed in June 1986, and according to Historic England is the last surviving example of the very first bungalows built in the UK. It was first listed in 2021 for £2million and again in 2023 when the owner failed to sell the bungalow through other agents and knocked £500,000 off the price. Now, Ben Williams from Fresh Estates is keen to sell the unique home for £1.25million and is confident of its 'good value.' Williams said: 'A lot of what they're building around here, down in this part of the country, what they're throwing up over a weekend is absolute rubbish. 'It won't be here in 50 years, let alone 150 years.' This one-of-a-kind home rests on a cliff edge and boasts a large rear garden with direct sea views. It also has a grand 60ft long hallway, a bar for entertaining, and even a separate annex. Beyond these features, Williams added: 'It's the chance to buy a bit of history, unfortunately that seems to be a bit of a dying breed.' 7 7 On the price slash, Williams explained that the original listing price was too expensive but now he believes it to be much more reasonable. He candidly said: 'I've honestly not had that much interest in it. "The market hasn't helped - it's been tough, it's been really really tough.' Williams added: 'It will take a certain individual, probably someone from abroad, somebody who appreciates the history behind it.' Residing in the village of Birchington, Kent, also comes with its perks. The village is situated on the north Thanet coastline and is well connected to neighbouring seaside towns by bus, rail and road, and has a Mainline link to London for commuters. Historic England's blog also revealed that the architect of the building, John Taylor, designed the first modern British bungalows and built them in Kent between 1869 and 1870. Taylor is famed for designing train stations on the London, Chatham and Dover Railway. The public body says that the name 'bungalow' caught on in 1870 after a journalist compared Taylor's buildings to bungalows. Leading Victorian doctor, Professor Erasmus Wilson, also advocated for the name and bought the first four of Taylor's bungalows. 7 7 7 Wilson is quoted on Historic England's blog saying: "The idea of Bungalows seems to take people's minds immensely. "They are novel, quaint, pretty and perfect as to sanitary qualities.' Wilson continued his praise, saying: "The best sanitary home for a family is a bungalow."
