Auctioneer Matt Dunne is going to be a busy man as he puts six properties up for public auction over a two-day period next month.
Among the properties he is selling are a 76-acre farm with a house in Geashill in Offaly, a former pub in Rathdowney, a 1,500 square foot dormer bungalow in Portlaoise for only €89,000 and land in Monasterevin, Carbury and Daingean.
You can check them all out below – and more information and photos are available by clicking through.
All of the auctions are being held in the Keadeen Hotel in Newbridge on October 10/11.
Bungalow on 42 acres in Daingean in Offaly
Matt Dunne Auctioneer is offering for sale a compact residential holding in quiet country setting off the Daingean/Croghan Tyrrellspass Road (L1019).
The land is 2 miles from Daingean village and 13 miles from Tullamore.
The lands are held under Folios 12762 and Folio 11415F County Kings. The entire holding comprises of semi-derelict bungalow, 3 span hayshed with lean-to, on circa 42 acres and original derelict cut-stone house. The latter, with land, is Lot 2.
Guide price: Lot 1 – €215,000/€9,000 per acre
Guide price: Lot 2 – €76,000/€4,000 per acre
Public Auction: Wednesday, October 10, in Keadeen Hotel in Newbridge at 3pm
You can read more on this property here.
16 acres of ‘excellent land in majestic setting’
6.37 Ha/15.75 acres of excellent arable land on the Athy Road, just outside Monasterevin.
This elevated holding with magnificent views of the surrounding countryside is renowned for its deep brown soil and high yields.
It is described as “excellent land in a majestic setting!”.
It would make a magnificent site for a once off house subject to obtaining the necessary planning permission from Kildare County Council. The land is suitable for any crops and with the presence of a hill would be ideal for equestrian purposes.
Guide Price: €10,000 per acre
Public Auction: Wednesday, October 10, in Keadeen Hotel in Newbridge at 3pm
You can read more on this property here.
1500 sq foot dormer bungalow in Portlaoise for only €89,000
Matt Dunne & Associates RICS SCSI is putting Burnville on the Ballyfin Road, Portlaoise, a dormer bungalow on 0.25 acres to public auction on Wednesday, October 10.
This large house of 1,528 square foot/142 square metres consists of large living room with open fireplace, kitchen dining area, downstairs bedroom and bathroom, dormer section three bedrooms and bathroom.
Outside is a detached garage and a large walled in 0.25 acre garden. In the recent past the house had extensive fire damage and was refurbished but it still requires extensive remedial repairs. There is no Certificate of Compliance, consequently it will not be possible to get a mortgage on the house.
“Cash buyers only, I’m afraid”, says Matt Dunne. “This is a rare opportunity to purchase a big house for such small money so close to Portlaoise town centre.”
Guide Price: €89,000
Public Auction: Wednesday, October 10, in Keadeen Hotel in Newbridge at 3pm
You can read more on this property here.
Former pub/bar in Rathdowney with ‘brilliant potential’
A large commercial property in a convenient location with residential accommodation overhead in Rathdowney has come to the market.
The Clubhouse – a former licenced premises – on Main Street, Rathdowney, will go for sale by public auction on Wednesday, October 10.
The property would suit any use and has brilliant potential to extend.
Ground floor is circa 1,000ft2 with 3/4 bedroom residence on the first floor.
There is communal off-street entrance to rear yard, outbuildings and large garden. Rathdowney is 20km from Roscrea, 35km from Portlaoise and 40km from Kilkenny.
Public Auction: Wednesday, October 10, in Keadeen Hotel in Newbridge at 3pm
You can read more on this property here.
45-acre farm in Carbury in Kildare
A compact non-residential holding of good quality arable land in one or two lots in Ballybrack, Carbury, Co Kildare, is being offered to public auction by Matt Dunne Auctioneers.
The entire comprises of 18.2ha/45 acres with a guide price of €10,000 per acre.
The lands are held under two folios. Folio 1 – KE11812 – comprising of 15 acres and Folio 2 – KE50953F – comprising of 30.88 acres. The lands are all in grass and suitable for one or two houses subject to the relevant planning from Kildare County
Council.
There is unending water supply from Abbeylough River and mains water. The land is 9 miles from Edenderry and 14 miles from the Curragh.
Guide price: Lot 1 – €150,000
Guide price: Lot 2 – €250,000
Public Auction: Thursday, October 11, in Keadeen Hotel in Newbridge at 3pm
You can read more on this property here.
76-acre farm and home in Geashill
A 76-acre farm with a modern farmyard – i.e. 5 span hay shed with double lean-to, part of which is slatted, silage slab, and a multiplicity of other sheds – and 1,750ft2 house.
The house has been recently refurbished and comprises of front parlour, kitchen-dining room, utility room, three bedrooms, and bathroom, 1,750ft2 in total. Attractive pebble dash exterior, double glazed windows and oil fired and solid fuel central heating throughout.
The land is all in grass and is known locally as “good fattening land”. Own well and mains water are used.
Matt Dunne describes the farm as a “traditional holding that is great value for money”.
“Where else could you buy a house, farm buildings and 76 acres with a reserve of €450,000 i.e. €6,000 per acre?”.
Guide Price: €450,000/€6,000 per acre
Public Auction: Thursday, October 11, in Keadeen Hotel in Newbridge at 3pm
You can read more on this property here.
SEE ALSO – Check out the dedicated property section on LaoisToday
