Ballygahan Cottage, Ballygahan Lower, Avoca, Co. Wicklow, Y14VF95
€239,000
- Price per m²:€4,780
- Estimated Stamp Duty:€2,390
- Selling Type:By Private Treaty
- BER No:118498138
- Energy Performance:637.23 kWh/m2/yr
About this property
Highlights
- Detached two-bedroom cottage
- Vacant over 2 years - potential eligibility for Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant (subject to approval)
- Approx. 50 sqm / 538 sq ft
- Site extending to approx. 0.54 acres
- Oil fired central heating
Description
Ballygahan Cottage (approx. 50 sqm) is a traditional two-bedroom detached bungalow set on a generous site of approximately 0.54 acres just off the Avoca Road, just outside the picturesque village of Avoca, Co. Wicklow. This charming cottage offers an excellent opportunity for refurbishment and modernisation, allowing the new owner to restore and personalise the property to their own taste and specification. The property has been vacant for over two years and may qualify for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant (subject to eligibility and approval). Accommodation comprises an entrance hallway, a sitting room with open fire and tiled fireplace, a compact kitchen, utility room, bathroom, and two bedrooms, one of which retains a cast iron fireplace, adding to the property’s traditional character. Externally, the property benefits from a substantial 0.54 acre site, offering significant scope for landscaping, extension (subject to planning permission), or further enhancement. Located within easy reach of Avoca village and surrounding countryside, this property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a cottage with genuine potential in a scenic and convenient setting. Accommodation Ground Floor Hallway 1.82m x 0.88m Carpet flooring Sitting Room 4.73m x 3.18m Open fire, tiled fireplace Kitchen 2.03m x 1.34m Vinyl flooring, sink, fitted presses Utility Room 2.26m x 1.81m Wooden flooring Bathroom 2.45m x 1.58m Wooden flooring, WHB, WC, electric shower Bedroom 1 3.59m x 2.64m Wooden flooring Bedroom 2 3.38m x 3.69m Wooden flooring, Cast iron fireplace
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School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Avoca National School | Distance | 2.1km | Pupils | 167 |
| School Name | St Kevin's Ns, Ballycoog | Distance | 5.3km | Pupils | 21 |
| School Name | Scoil San Eoin | Distance | 5.6km | Pupils | 44 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Aughrim National School | Distance | 6.6km | Pupils | 215 |
| School Name | St Saviour's National School | Distance | 6.9km | Pupils | 124 |
| School Name | Rathdrums Boys National School | Distance | 7.2km | Pupils | 168 |
| School Name | Our Lady's National School | Distance | 7.5km | Pupils | 160 |
| School Name | Bearnacleagh National School | Distance | 8.2km | Pupils | 81 |
| School Name | St Joseph's Templerainey | Distance | 8.2km | Pupils | 517 |
| School Name | St John's Senior National School | Distance | 8.7km | Pupils | 351 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Avondale Community College | Distance | 7.4km | Pupils | 624 |
| School Name | Gaelcholáiste Na Mara | Distance | 8.4km | Pupils | 302 |
| School Name | Glenart College | Distance | 8.7km | Pupils | 629 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Arklow Cbs | Distance | 8.8km | Pupils | 383 |
| School Name | St. Mary's College | Distance | 9.1km | Pupils | 540 |
| School Name | Coláiste Chill Mhantáin | Distance | 16.8km | Pupils | 933 |
| School Name | East Glendalough School | Distance | 17.5km | Pupils | 366 |
| School Name | Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School | Distance | 17.5km | Pupils | 375 |
| School Name | Gorey Educate Together Secondary School | Distance | 21.4km | Pupils | 260 |
| School Name | Gorey Community School | Distance | 22.0km | Pupils | 1536 |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.2km | Stop | Avoca Bridge | Route | 183 | Destination | Arklow | Provider | Tfi Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.3km | Stop | Avoca Gallery | Route | 183 | Destination | Wicklow | Provider | Tfi Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.3km | Stop | Avoca Gallery | Route | 183 | Destination | Glendalough | Provider | Tfi Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.3km | Stop | Avoca Gallery | Route | 183 | Destination | Arklow | Provider | Tfi Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.3km | Stop | Avoca Bridge | Route | 183 | Destination | Glendalough | Provider | Tfi Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.3km | Stop | Avoca Bridge | Route | 183 | Destination | Wicklow | Provider | Tfi Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.9km | Stop | Meetings | Route | 183 | Destination | Glendalough | Provider | Tfi Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 4.1km | Stop | Woodenbridge | Route | 800 | Destination | Carlow | Provider | Tfi Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 4.1km | Stop | Woodenbridge | Route | 800 | Destination | Carlow Setu | Provider | Tfi Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 4.2km | Stop | Woodenbridge | Route | 183 | Destination | Glendalough | Provider | Tfi Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow |
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BER Details
BER No: 118498138
Energy Performance Indicator: 637.23 kWh/m2/yr
Ad performance
- Date listed17/02/2026
- Views6,214
- Potential views if upgraded to an Advantage Ad10,129
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