Avalon, Elm Grove, Birr, Co. Offaly, R42A977

Coldwell Banker Estates and Homes offer for sale this 5-bedroom bungalow sitting on a generous well-maintained site within the town of Birr. The home will have massive appeal to families and those needing more living space but who also want to be within walking distance of all amenities. There is generous living space comprising of two reception rooms and kitchen/ breakfast room. . Externally the south facing rear garden is big enough for a kick about or for entertaining whilst to the front the recently tarred driveway is boarded by a large front garden The main reception has laminated wood floors, feature fireplace and dual aspect plus sized windows to the front & side, a connecting door to an additional living space which could be used as a formal dining area. This bright & airy room benefits from a large picture window, a fireplace with back boiler and carpeted floors. It opens through to the kitchen/breakfast room. Just off the kitchen is a small utility leading to the wonderful south facing garden. From the central hallway there are 5 bedrooms (4 large doubles with built in wardrobes, with one bedroom also having an ensuite shower and a second bedroom with ensuite WC, 1 single which may be used as a study), a large family bathroom and a large hot-press / storage room complete the internal space. With some modernisation this will be someone€TM dream home, plenty of outdoor space , within a couple of minutes stroll to the town centre and beside the idyllic river walk - Viewing is highly recommended! About Birr Birr is a designated Irish Heritage Town with its carefully preserved Georgian heritage, graceful wide streets and elegant buildings. Many of the houses in John's Place and Oxmantown Mall have exquisite fanlight windows of the Georgian period. The town is widely known for Birr Castle and gardens. The town is well serviced with shops, restaurants/bars, entertainment and cultural facilities. The town is situated near the meeting of the Camcor and Little Brosna rivers, the latter flowing on into the River Shannon near Victoria Lock. The rivers provide miles of tranquil walking and hiking pathways. Bus é‰ireann provide public transport services to the town. The Athlone to Limerick service regularly passes through the town daily. Kearns privately owned bus service provides a number of direct bus services to Dublin from Birr. It takes under 2 hours to get from Birr to Dublin. The town is served by three primary schools (St Brendan's Boys school, Mercy Primary School and the Model Primary School) and one secondary school (St. Brendan's Community School). There are numerous sports facilities between Gaa, Rugby water sports and Birr boasts one of Irelands oldest golf clubs. Birr Theatre and Arts Centre, located in the Oxmantown Mall, is a local cultural and social amenity for the arts, dance, film, music and theatre. Together with its numerous annual festivals and its picture postcard scenery, Birr is a safe and wonderful place to reside.