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Property Watch: What type of house can you buy on a budget of €300k in Laois

On this week’s Property Watch, we will be focusing on property around Laois. The areas included in this week’s feature are: Ballylinan, Killenard, Camross, Portlaoise and Abbeyleix.

The price range for this week was €250,000 to €300,000 and it seems that most properties in this price range are four bedroom detached houses. Some situated within towns and some in the country side.

Ballybeg, Ballylinan, Co. Laois

Connaughton Auctioneers have on their books this modern detached 4 bedroom residence, designed as a traditional farmhouse. This property nestles into the countryside and offers country living at it best. Surrounded by a mosaic of gardens this property is full of old world characteristics yet offering every modern comfort. Approached by a long gated driveway the entire property includes stables and a drive in garage.

Every room in this four bedroom property is full of space and light, and each room is well designed and decorated making this property a very enticing buy. Situated near the village of Ballylinan gives this property a good location. Only a 15 minute drive to Carlow town and approximately 20-25 minutes to Portlaoise while Athy is only a short drive. Ballylinan itself contains all local amenities such as schools, church, shops and pubs.

Guide Price: €265,000

12 Mount Henry Close, The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort, Killenard, Co. Laois

Sherry Fitzgerald Hyland Keating hold this four bedroom property situated in the five star Heritage Golf & Spa Resort in Killenard, Co. Laois This top-class residence offers all the conveniences of a quality family home. The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort is located in the village of Killenard. The village has a primary school, church, and a convenience store and is only five minutes from Portarlington, and 15 from Portlaoise.

Living at The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort offers the ultimate in luxury with numerous bars and restaurants to choose from, health spa and gym and fully lit walking track. The property is completed to a very high standard, with very big and spacious rooms throughout the house. Each bedroom is well designed with plenty of room, with one boasting an en-suite. The kitchen is an open plan along with the dinning room while the two living rooms have a cozy and bright feeling.

Guide Price: €300,000

Derrycarrow, Camross, Co. Laois

Peavoy Auctioneers have introduced to the market this  4 bedroom detached dormer residence on c.0.70 Acre site. Situated at the foothills of the Slieve Bloom Mountatins renowned for its hill walking and horse riding trails and is just under two miles to Camross Village. This exceptional property is finished to a high standard and boasts spacious accommodation, superb decor, dual fired central heating, PVC double glazed windows, large garage, solid internal doors, tarmacadam drive and large garage.

The house boasts four spacious bedrooms which are all decorated to the highest standards, while they also provide plenty of natural light. Upstairs is large open room which currently has a pool table which highlights how big the space is. The kitchen is a well-designed, bright and the decor is of a modern standard.

Guide Price: €250,000

38 Aghnaharna Drive, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Sherry FitzGerald Hyland Keating have brought to the market this very nice 4/5 bed detached house in the very sought after Aghnaharna Drive, walking distance to town centre and all amenities and close proximity to schools. The property consists of large kitchen/dining area, sitting room complete with stove, utility room, and a downstairs bedroom/office/playroom.

Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms and a large family bathroom, while the master bedroom has walk in wardrobe and ensuite. There are solid timber floors throughout and there is a nice size garden to the rear. This a great family home in a great location, and it will certainly be well-sought for.

Guide Price: €280,000

89 The Fairways, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois

Fintan Dunne Auctioneers are advertising this two storey, detached house is located in the picturesque town of Abbeyleix The property is in a quiet, residential area within walking distance of the town, on the Ballyroan Road. The accommodation comprises of an entrance hallway, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, study with patio doors onto rear garden, three bedrooms, one with an en-suite & bathroom.

The house is in excellent decorative condition which give this house a unique look. It also benefits from a large, walled-in rear garden. Built circa 13 years ago, it is close to all amenities including primary school, playground & golf club. There is easy access to the M7 & M8.

Guide Price: €250,000

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