From Athlone to the heart of Roscommon town, these homes offer some great options

Asking price: €590,000

Agent: Sherry FitzGerald Quain (090) 647 5500

Set on the Roscommon side of Athlone, this property will appeal to buyers looking for a good-sized family home close to the town’s shops, schools and amenities. Set on over half an acre with countryside views, it extends to 3,046 sq ft and has a B3 BER. Accommodation includes five bedrooms (two en suite), a living room, kitchen/dining room, home office, sunroom, utility, WC and a main bathroom. It’s a five-minute drive to Ballybay National School and eight minutes to Athlone Golf Club.

Drummad, Loughglynn, Co Roscommon

Drummad, Loughglynn, Co Roscommon

Drummad, Loughglynn, Co Roscommon

Asking price: €450,000

Agent: Kirrane Auctioneers (094) 963 0240

There are bonus features galore in the 5.73 acre grounds of this B3-rated house, including stables, a polytunnel and a detached garage. There’s also a self-contained one-bedroom cottage, great for accommodating family and friends, or for generating a rental income from tourists. Spanning 2,500 sq ft, the main residence has a lounge, kitchen/diner, utility, sitting room, four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Located 10km from Ballaghaderreen and Castlerea, it’s a 25-minute drive to Knock Airport and an hour to Galway city.

Kilcash, Rahara, Co Roscommon

Kilcash, Rahara, Co Roscommon

Kilcash, Rahara, Co Roscommon

Asking price: €430,000

Agent: REA Hynes (090) 647 3838

This B3-rated home stands on a 0.79 acre site just outside Rahara village in south Roscommon. Totalling 2,670 sq ft, it has an open-plan kitchen/dining/living space spanning the width of the house, with an adjoining utility room and WC. Also at ground level are four double bedrooms (one en suite) and a family bathroom with jacuzzi bath. Upstairs are two double en suite bedrooms. Roscommon town is a 10- to 15-minute drive away and it’s 20 minutes to Athlone.

9 Riverside Avenue, Circular Road, Roscommon Town

9 Riverside Avenue, Circular Road, Roscommon Town

9 Riverside Avenue, Circular Road, Roscommon Town

Asking price: €250,000

Agent: DNG Ivor Connaughton (090) 666 3700

If convenience is a priority, this bungalow in the heart of Roscommon town ticks a big box, as it’s within walking distance of supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, schools and services. For longer trips, there’s off-street parking in the front driveway and a detached garage to the rear. Spanning 1,120 sq ft, it has a living room, kitchen/diner, sunroom, three bedrooms and a bathroom. As the property is pretty much in walk-in condition, new owners can address its current G BER at their leisure.