On this week’s Property Watch, we are going to focus on the county town of Portlaoise. With one of the quickest rising populations in the country, Portlaoise has seen a rise in house prices in recent years.
What we are looking for in this week’s feature is five houses in different locations around the town. The main areas are the Dublin road, the Stradbally road, the Mountmellick road, the Mountrath road and the Borris road.
Each house is a three bedroom.
51 Rinnunnci, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
This three bedroom terrace property is in excellent condition throughout and boasts may quality extras that make it so much more than a ‘standard’ three bed. Rinuccini consistently commands the highest levels of rent in Portlaoise so this property will appeal to investors and owner occupiers alike.
With three large sized bedrooms including one en suite, a good sized bathroom combined with a stylish kitchen and living area makes this house a very prominent sale. The location is without doubt ideal for those using the M7, schools are only a walking distance away and there are plenty of local amenities to compliment this house.
Price: €165,000
Aghnaharna, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
This 3/4 bed mid terrace house in what can only be described as ” showhouse condition” has to be seen. Located in the very sought after Aghnaharna, and is within walking distance to town and all amenities also close to schools. The property comprises of good size kitchen and dinning room, living room and a large room that can be converted to a bedroom/office.
Upstairs has got 3 bedrooms and one ensuite and a bathroom all in tip-top condition. To the rear the garden is fully landscaped, and maintained to perfection, there is parking to the front.
Price: €190,000
4 Glenkeen Crescent, Fairgreen, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
This 3 bedroom two storey residence offers every convenience. Ideally suited to Investor/First Time Buyer. The property is in excellent condition throughout and boasts a spacious living/dining room, kitchen, downstairs toilet, 3 bedrooms with main bedroom en-suite, bathroom, gas central heating, double-glazed PVC windows, and fully enclosed rear garden with parking to the rear of the property.
Fairgreen is a large residential village within the town, located on the Mountmellick road. The ring-road along Fairgreen will bring you back along to the Clonminam Industrial Estate and the M7 junctions. Fairgreen has also some good facilities with it’s own bar/restaurant, takeaways, filling station, an Iceland supermarket soon to open as well as other businesses.
Price: €160,000
323 Berryridge Avenue, Maryborough Village, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
This 3 bedroom semi-detached house is finished to the highest standards and extending to 1,236sq.ft. The house is a fine family home with a spacious sitting room with gas fireplace and large picture window overlooking front lawn and driveway. Kitchen is excellently appointed with massive working space and a large dining area; as an addition there is a utility room.
Upstairs the three rooms are very well sized and finished to the highest standards with solid doors and built in wardrobes. Master bedroom has fully tiled en-suite with shower, wash-hand basin and toilet, main bathroom is fully tiled also and comes with a separate shower and bath. Location is very good, with the M7 is only a two minute drive away, and is located on the industrialized side of the town.
Price: €175,000
135 The Hermitage, Borris Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Set in a private courtyard this end of terrace house has many benefits. The owners have replaced all the original decor and have fitted a top of the range bespoke kitchen. The large family sitting room and bathroom have been totally redesigned to provide a modern style. All three bedrooms are also well-decorated.
The Hermitage has long been a favourite housing estate of local buyers with its superb landscaping, stylish houses and ample off-street parking. It is close to the M7 and the second level schools are within strolling distance.
Price: €190,000
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