Grand Design: 39 Deerpark East, Westport, Co Mayo

39 Deerpark East, Westport, Co Mayo

First grand design of the month this March is an architecturally designed 4 bed detached by award winning architect Michael Horan of Axo Architects. Not only that, but the property was also nominated for an award by the Architectural Association of Ireland!

39 Deerpark East is a unique property located in a small residential cul-de-sac just … Read More »

Buy of the week: Station Court, Gorey, Co. Wexford

Station Court, Gorey, Co. Wexford

Buy of the week this week is a 3 bed townhouse located in Station Court, Gorey for €199,500!

Station court is a new development of one, two & three bedroom apartments, three bedroom duplex units and two & three bedroom townhouses which is location only a stones throw to Gorey Main Street and the recently opened Gorey shopping centre. … Read More »

Would you buy property in the current economic climate?

Would you buy property in the current economic climate?

  • Would you buy property in the current market?
  • Or is the current economic climate deterring you from buying a home?
  • Do you think house prices will fall further?
  • How much do you think property is worth now?

MyHome.ie is conducting a short survey to find out what your thoughts and opinions are on the current Irish property … Read More »

Biggest property in the US: Ira Rennert’s Mansion

Biggest property in the US: Ira Rennert’s Mansion

Reportedly the self-made billionaire Ira Rennert, founder of the Renco Group owns the largest residential property in the whole of the US. The property is situated on a 63 acres site in Sagaponack, New York and has 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms, as well as the usual gigantic dining room. In addition to the main home … Read More »

Drop in UK house prices during February

Drop in UK house prices during FebruaryAccording to the last property index report from Halifax in the UK residential property there saw an unexpected price fall of 1.5% in February. The decrease has been the first drop in UK residential house prices since June last year. The decline followed a downwardly revised 0.4% rise in January and left prices 4.5% higher in the three months … Read More »

Gadget of the week: Six part toaster

Gadget of the week: Six part toasterHousehold gadget of the week this week is this uber funky and quite handy six part toaster. The toaster design by Matt Gossington rotates and heats the toast in single compartments. You can then remove the compartments from the main appliance and swing open to allow toast to keep warm and crisp on its hot plates.

The toaster … Read More »

Winning Design: New US Embassy for London

Winning Design: New US Embassy for LondonFinally, after much anticipation and debate, the plans for the new US Embassy in London, designed by the Philadelphia firm KieranTimberlake were announced late last week.

The new building will be situated in the Nine Elms opportunity area of London, overlooking the southern edge of the Thames is to fill approx a five-acre site. The new … Read More »

€1m Restoration Scheme for pre 1960’s Farm buildings

Many traditional farm buildings are to be rescued from near extension by a new EU-funded grant scheme. The project aims to restore traditional Irish Farm buildings around the country to their former glory in order to help preserve our past traditions, history and culture i.e. ‘things’ that are “distinctively Irish”; “old farm buildings are what make … Read More »

Buy of the week: 4 St. Marys Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth

4 St. Marys Road, Dundalk, Co. LouthBuy of the week this week is a 4 bed mid terrace located in Dundalk. On the market for €165,000 this 3 story period property offers a lot of house for its asking price and is in a super central location with all town centre amenities on the doorstep. Not only do you have plenty of room to play … Read More »

3 Properties for under €150,000 in Co. Wexford

3 Properties for under €150,000 in Co. Wexford

This week’s 3 properties for X amount are located in the sunny southeast county of Wexford. All properties are on sale for €150,000.

  1. First up is a 3 bed detached in Beechbrook Park in Killmuckridge. Location is key here with the main “wins” of the property being its easy access to the N11 motorway, within walking distance of Killmuckridge village and its close proximity to the very popular beach of Morriscastle.
    Take a closer look at Beechbrook Park, Killmuckridge, Wexford
  2. Second in our trio line up is St Johns, a charming ivy clad two story 4 bed detached house in Kilcarbry, Enniscorthy. This property which was built in circa 1840 possess great character and is situated in a beautiful scenic location, less than five minutes drive to Enniscorthy town and nearby Kilcarbry mill. Features of the property include; a small enclosed court yard to rear with garages and useful out buildings, an elevated garden extending to approx 0.5 acres and near to Boro river, noted for its excellent fishing. Read More »