Town
St Michael’s, Waterford Road, Carrickbeg, Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary
€650,000, Shee & Hawe and Power & Walsh
St Michael’s began life as a bungalow in 1954 and has since been upgraded to a split-level, seven-bedroom, three-bathroom mansion of 383 sq m (4,122 sq ft). This C3-rated detached home has a roof terrace and overlooks the River Suir and Ormonde Castle, a fine example of an Elizabethan manor house.
- Plus: The house is big enough to divide into two units, subject to planning permission
- Minus: It remains close to the road
Country
Kilmore Cottage, Kilmore East, Tallow, Co Waterford
€650,000, SherryFitzGerald Country Homes
Surrounded by verdant countryside, this late Georgian, detached five-bedroom, three-bathroom residence is within walking distance of Tallow but feels blissfully remote. Dating from about 1800, the D2-rated property of 292 sq m (3,143 sq m) was sensitively renovated in 2008 when it was insulated, rewired and replumbed and now boasts comforts such as underfloor heating. The ground floor area includes a self-contained one-bedroom flat, and the property is set on 1.95 acres of mature grounds.
- Plus: Offers period charm with all important upgrades done
- Minus: Large grounds to maintain
