Buying a home is a huge step in life, but with the current housing crisis, buying a property has never been so difficult.
With property prices soaring, it can be challenging to find a turn-key home within budget.
However, we have done some digging to find seven homes under €250,000 that are ready to be moved into straight away.
Each home has a modern and spacious interior that would provide the perfect living accommodation for any young family.
5 Salmon Court, Ballisodare, Co Sligo - €245,000
This beautifully presented modern four bedroom detached family home is well finished and is located in the popular Salmon Court scheme in Ballisodare.
The detached property has been maintained to a very high standard by its owner, with both the exterior and interior finished with tasteful modern décor.
The house comprises an entrance hall, spacious living room, kitchen/dining area, four bedrooms, master ensuite and bathroom.
The property also has two parking spaces to the front and a beautiful garden to the rear, which is exceptionally finished.
Holly Cottage, Toorard, Headford, Co Galway - €195,000
This charming four bedroom country cottage was originally built in the 1700s and has been lovingly cared for and updated to include a seamless fusion to the adjoining building dating around the 1800s.
Both buildings were fully refurbished in the early 2000s to transform them into a spacious and comfortable family home while retaining much of its characteristic traditional thatch cottage style and feel.
Set on a site of 0.5 acres, the property benefits from a south-facing garden to the rear, complete with a stone patio area perfect for entertaining.
The home comprises an entrance room with an original stone fireplace, tile floor, wood sheeted cathedral ceiling and stairs to the loft area. Sitting Room/Bedroom, bathroom, utility passageway to newer section, loft room, kitchen/dining room.
The master bedroom is ensuite and features a jacuzzi bathtub, double shower stall, and walk-in wardrobe.
1 Crescent View, Castlebellingham, Co Louth - €240,000
This superb three bedroom family home is situated in Cresent View, Castlebellingham, Co Louth.
The property is in excellent condition throughout, having been well maintained by its current owners.
There is an excellent blend of living and bedroom accommodation comprising: hall, sitting room, fully fitted kitchen with granite worktops/dining room, bathroom, three bedrooms and main ensuite.
The property also benefits from a courtyard to the rear and off-street parking. In addition, it is conveniently located in the heart of Castlebellingham Village, just a short stroll to the newly refurbished Bellingham Castle Hotel, local amenities and nearby school.
Glenore, 19 South Green, Arklow, Co Wicklow - €240,000
This spacious three bedroom home is beautifully maintained and would be an ideal home for a family.
The house boasts large comfortable rooms throughout, with two living rooms off the attractive hallway and a kitchen extension to the rear.
Upstairs, you can find the three bedrooms and family bathroom.
Just like the front garden, the south facing rear garden is low maintenance with a tiled patio area, chippings and flower beds.
The garden is also home to a workshop and store-room with rear access out to the laneway behind, perfect for anyone looking for a space to continue their hobbies.
4 Fioruise, Gort Road, Ennis, Co Clare - €199,000
This home offers stylish and modern living quarters and is the perfect choice for those seeking a property of distinction, be it for a family home or investment.
The three bedroom house is in impeccable condition and comprises an entrance hall, living room, kitchen/dining area with sliding doors to rear south facing landscaped garden.
The first floor has three double bedrooms, a contemporary main shower room and stair access to the attic.
Located just off the Gort/Galway Road, it benefits from a prime location being only minutes from the extensive amenities of Ennis town centre.
20 Lios Ard, Lisloose, Tralee, Co Kerry - €215,000
This three bedroom home is in fantastic condition and boasts beautiful mountain views from the landscaped back garden.
20 Lios Ard is located on an elevated site a short distance from Tralee Town Centre while also being a quick spin to primary and secondary schools, local shops, The Nuns Wood, Na Gaeil GAA grounds and much more.
The home comprises a naturally bright and tastefully decorated hallway, living room and modern kitchen/dining quarters.
The main bedroom is ensuite, and the room is perfectly sized to accommodate a Super King bed with ease.
It offers views to the rear of the home, sliding wardrobes and timber flooring, with the ensuite benefitting from a double shower.
101 Deel Manor, Askeaton, Co Limerick - €190,000
This spacious and inviting three bedroom, three bath semi-detached residence has been exceptionally well maintained.
The home offers a covered deck area that is accessed from an open plan kitchen/dining room, perfect for anyone interested in inside-outside living.
The house comprises an entrance hallway, lounge/sitting room, kitchen/dining room and bathroom.
On the first floor, there are three double bedrooms (one ensuite) and a main bathroom.
