Derrinwillin, Dowra, Co. Leitrim
€75,000
- Selling Type:By Private Treaty
- Available From:Immediately
About this property
Description
Former old national school currently laid out as one large open-plan room, extending to approximately 51 sq.m. in total. The property is contained in Folio LM12614F and the site extends to circa 0.257 of an acre. It could be easily adapted to suit a range of uses, the building lends itself perfectly to either residential conversion or commercial development, subject to the necessary planning permissions. There is also strong potential to add a first floor, further increasing the usable space and overall value of the property. There is water on the site , electricity is close by and there is an old septic tank in need of upgrading. Situated in a prime and picturesque location with views of Lough Yugan a branch of Lough Allen which is renowned for fishing. Outstanding views of Sliabh an Iarainn Mountain and the surrounding countryside. The building is located on the L4294 road close to the Dowra Village which is approx. 5km, Drumshanbo 15km and Carrick on Shannon 28km. The property is also close to Lough Allen and local facilities include Church, GAA Grounds, community centre, local pubs and shops. The property should qualify for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme (subject to terms & conditions) - check government websites for further details under vacant property refurbishment grants.
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School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | St. Hugh's National School | Distance | 1.8km | Pupils | 56 |
| School Name | Tearmon National School | Distance | 6.6km | Pupils | 15 |
| School Name | Curravagh National School | Distance | 7.0km | Pupils | 17 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Drumkeerin National School | Distance | 7.6km | Pupils | 63 |
| School Name | Greaghnafarna National School | Distance | 10.6km | Pupils | 18 |
| School Name | Strabraggan National School | Distance | 10.9km | Pupils | 24 |
| School Name | St. Patrick's National School | Distance | 13.8km | Pupils | 246 |
| School Name | St Michael's National School | Distance | 14.4km | Pupils | 55 |
| School Name | Blacklion National School | Distance | 14.4km | Pupils | 60 |
| School Name | Ardvarney National School | Distance | 15.0km | Pupils | 32 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Lough Allen College | Distance | 7.4km | Pupils | 167 |
| School Name | Drumshanbo Vocational School | Distance | 13.8km | Pupils | 467 |
| School Name | St. Clare's Comprehensive School | Distance | 17.6km | Pupils | 519 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Ballinamore Community School | Distance | 19.3km | Pupils | 321 |
| School Name | Coola Post Primary School | Distance | 22.9km | Pupils | 549 |
| School Name | St. Mogue's College | Distance | 23.2km | Pupils | 307 |
| School Name | Carrick On Shannon Community School | Distance | 25.1km | Pupils | 676 |
| School Name | Abbey Community College | Distance | 28.8km | Pupils | 591 |
| School Name | Mohill Community College | Distance | 29.4km | Pupils | 473 |
| School Name | Sligo Grammar School | Distance | 30.7km | Pupils | 495 |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.9km | Stop | Ballinagleragh | Route | 462 | Destination | Sligo | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 2.0km | Stop | Dowra | Route | 566 | Destination | Sligo Atu | Provider | Tfi Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 2.0km | Stop | Dowra | Route | 566 | Destination | Dowra | Provider | Tfi Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Bus | Distance | 2.1km | Stop | Dowra | Route | 462 | Destination | Sligo | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 2.1km | Stop | Dowra | Route | 462 | Destination | Carrigallen | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 2.3km | Stop | Newbridge | Route | 566 | Destination | Dowra | Provider | Tfi Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 2.3km | Stop | Newbridge | Route | 566 | Destination | Sligo Atu | Provider | Tfi Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 2.3km | Stop | Newbridge | Route | 462 | Destination | Sligo | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 6.6km | Stop | Tarmon | Route | 469 | Destination | Longford | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 6.6km | Stop | Tarmon | Route | 567 | Destination | Carrick-on-shannon | Provider | Tfi Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim |
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