This week’s Property Watch will focus on houses in Laois and some of the surrounding counties. Laois has seen a small rise in house prices in recent years as the commuter belt stretches further and further from Dublin.
We’ll compare the type of house you can buy for a budget of €150,000 and it will give you an idea as to where Laois sits with it’s neighbours in terms of prices.
LAOIS
3 Riverside, Portarlington, Co. Laois
This house is a beautifully presented three bed end of terrace property in excellent condition in the ever growing town of Portarlington. A modern build, the property features everything a buyer wants to see with good decor, spacious and the previous occupants kept it in great condition.
The property has gas central heating and double glazing and a good size kitchen and dinning room. There is an en suite shower room to the master bedroom, two further bedrooms and family bathroom.
Guide Price: €150,000
KILDARE
1395 St. Evin’s Park, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare
This mid-terrace two storey house is situated in the medium sized town of Monastrevin. The town itself has all the necessary amenities and is well located next to the motorway. Public transport systems are also to high standard.
This is a 60s/70s built house with new uPVC double glazed windows & central heating system. Rear access to large yard and shed. The living set up includes 3 bedrooms, bathroom, living room & kitchen dining area.
Guide Price: €150,000
OFFALY
18 St Mary’s Terrace, Daingean, Co. Offaly
This three bedroom semi detached House is well located close to Daingean Town center. This house is on a large site with great potential for extending if required. There is a large west facing garden which would appeal to gardeners.
The property is located within walking distance to all amenities including the Grand Canal with lovely walks and scenery. The house is oil fired central heating and has a solid fuel range. Three sizable bedrooms and two bathrooms are accompanied by a small kitchen and living area. The property could be treated as a renovation, modernising project.
Guide Price: €150,000
CARLOW
3 Millrace Court, Burrin Road, Carlow Town, Co. Carlow
This exceptionally well-presented, contempory mid-terrace town house is located in a small development of eight only homes, in a court yard setting just 500m from the Fairgreen shopping Centre and all town amenities.
This 10 year old property includes three bedrooms and one bathroom, with good modern and sizable kitchen and living areas. A small square garden is attached to the back of the property.
Guide Price: €147,500
KILKENNY
White Cottage, Mill Road, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny
Inistioge is a beautiful village on the banks of the river Nore located south east of Kilkenny. It is a mere 25kms from Kilkenny and it a short drive to Thomastown, Bennettsbridge & New Ross. Inistioge is widely known for its attractive buildings, scenery and river walks & because of this it became host to the films Circle of Friends, Widows Peak & The Secret Scripture. The widely renowned Woodstock Gardens is just a short walk away.
The White Cottage is a fabulous semi detached cottage residence located in the village. This wonderful home has received lots of care and attention from its owner which is palpable everywhere you look: completely renovated in recent years, solid flooring, quality fitted kitchen, solid fuel stove, quality fittings, tastefully decorated, low maintenance private side yard etc as well as two bedrooms.
Guide Price: €150,000
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