On this week’s Property Watch, we are focusing on the town of Abbeyleix. Considered by many as the model town of Laois, Abbeyleix boast a picturesque look and is an award winning community.
It is also conveniently looked for people who commute to cities such as Dublin, Limerick and Cork, with the M7 and M8 motorways being so closely located.
Check out the five most expensive homes currently on the market in Abbeyleix below.
5 – Market Square, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois
This large double fronted property is ideally located in Market Square of the town of Abbeyleix. The accommodation on ground floor consists of an entrance hall, two reception rooms, a dining room, a kitchen along with a utility room and bathroom.
Upstairs in the house there are five bedrooms, two en-suites, a bathroom and a shower room. There is a ground floor apartment attached to the property, with a separate entrance and it comprises of a living room, a bedroom, a kitchen and a bathroom. There is vehicle access to rear, along with parking. A large garden and outbuildings are also attached to the rear.
Guide Price: €350,000
4 – Derrykearn, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois
From the outside this property holds a unique country-side look and accommodation stretching to a massive C.3040sq.ft, located on a 2.95 acres site, making this house an ideal home. It is situated in a tranquil rural setting, just two miles from the Heritage and most popular town of Abbeyleix.
The exceptional property is finished to a very high standard and boasts many fine features such as oil fired central heating, PVC double glazed woodgrain windows and doors. There is a spacious living and kitchen area, superb décor throughout, a detached garage, along with a concrete and a tarmacadam drive. There is also electric gates, a fitted alarm, solar panels, and fully landscaped gardens.
Guide Price: €375,000
3 – Cobblers Hill, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois
Cobblers Hill is a magnificent contemporary family residence boasting an unrivalled idyllic rural location, close to all local services and amenities such as primary and secondary schools, shops, doctors surgery, churches, pubs, restaurants and local sports clubs.
There is an extensive manicured gardens and a beautiful patio area along with a tarmacadam driveway which has ample parking space complimented by a double garage and stable. The house boasts a fully fitted bespoke kitchen and utility room and all four bedrooms are extremely spacious with fitted wardrobes and the master bedroom is en-suite.
Guide Price: €380,000
2 – Boley, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois
This contemporary two storey detached private residence is located in Shanahoe direction out of Abbeyleix and is nicely set back from the road on a one acre of land. The accommodation consits of a roomy entrance hall with stairs, a sitting room, a dining room, and a guest bedroom with en-suite. To the rear tof the home is a large kitchen/dining room, a utility room is available.
Upstairs lies four double bedrooms with of them having an en-suite, as well as the main bathroom and walk-in hot press.
Externally, directly to the rear of the house are two patio areas, while to the front of the property there is a matcrete driveway, electric gates & a very substantial garage, which has been lofted, has electricity & would easily convert to a studio apartment/ home office etc. There is alsp an option to purchase an extra 4 acres of land, with good road frontage, if required.
Guide Price: €420,000
1 – Ballinlough, Ballyroan Road, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois
This magnificent home is located a short drive from Abbeyleix, off the Abbeyleix to Ballyroan road. The property was built in 2003 and the house extends to 252.8 square metres. The accommodation includes an entrance hall, two reception rooms, a kitchen/dining room, a utility room as well as a sunroom.
There are also four bedrooms, two en-suites and a bathroom. All of the rooms are well proportioned and contain ample levels of space. The living area is bright & spacious, getting full advantage of its south-facing aspect. Externally, there is a large surrounding garden, along with a hardcore drive and entrance gates. There is also a decking attached to the side of the house.
Guide Price: €435,000
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