Country Mountscribe, Kinvara, Co GalwayNew Quay Real Estate, €695,000This attractive four-bedroom detached home comes to the market surrounded by Galway countryside, close to beautiful coastal walks and a short drive from Traught beach on the Wild Atlantic Way. It is a short drive from the harbour village of Kinvara, 20 minutes from Gort and about a 45-minute drive from Galway city centre. Extending to 200sq m (2,153sq ft), the home is presented in immaculate condition, with wooden floors throughout and a traditional kitchen complete with an Aga. Its gardens occupy 0.82 of an acre and offers view of the Burren. Ber C1Plus: Turnkey home surrounded by natural beautyMinus: It’s a drive to amenitiesThree-bed home in Harold's Cross Town8 Shanid Road, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6WSherry FitzGerald, €695,000This three-bedroom semidetached home comes to the market in the heart of Dublin 6W with a spacious back garden that offers lots of potential. It also has a side garage which could potentially be extended and converted, subject to planning permission. Extending to 82sq m (883sq ft), the home has been well maintained but would benefit from a modern refresh and energy upgrades. It is a 20-minute walk from Rathmines and Terenure, with buses to the city centre accessed down the street. Ber GPlus: Convenient Dublin 6W location and big back gardenMinus: Would benefit from works to improve energy efficiency