Boley Upper, Abbeyleix, Shanahoe, Co. Laois, R32F7K6
€135,000
- Price per m²:€1,350
- Estimated Stamp Duty:€1,350
- Selling Type:By Private Treaty
About this property
Highlights
- Great investment
- Modernising required brilliant potential
- Qualifies for grants up to €70k
- Convenient location close to RC church and primary school
- Situated to the rear of the cottage is 2 acres of good arable land
Description
FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY (or Auction later!) Derelict Cottage & outbuildings on 2-acres Boley Upper, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois R32 F7K6 A rare opportunity for anyone who lives outside the locality to acquire a charming detached cottage (in need of refurbishment) on 2 acres of good arable land with possible further site potential to the rear. Ideally located within walking distance of the picturesque Shanahoe village with National School. Fantastic country location with scenic views. This 5 roomed residence with huge potential qualifies for “the derelict property grant” of up to €70,000 (to suitable applicants) Accommodation: Kitchen/ dining area Sitting Room 3 Bedrooms BER Rating: Exempt BER No: Outside Details: Semi derelict cottage with 5 rooms in total, the entire requires extensive refurbishment i.e. reroof, rewire, replumb etc. etc A charming doer upper on 2 acres of good land Location: This property is situated on the L1653 i.e., the Shanahoe to Abbeyleix Road. Convenient location close to RC church and primary school. 4 miles Abbeyleix 8 miles Portlaoise. Services: Mains water Mains electricity Septic Tank Solid fuel heating VIEWING STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY WITH SOLE SELLING AGENTS MATT DUNNE & ASSOC. RICS SCSI (057) 8623349 Licence Number 002572 These particulars are for guidance only and do not form any part of contract. While care has been taken in their preparation, we do not hold ourselves responsible for any inaccuracies that may occur. They are issued on the understanding that all negotiations will be conducted through this firm.
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School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Shanahoe National School | Distance | 720m | Pupils | 64 |
| School Name | Shanahoe National School | Distance | 720m | Pupils | 64 |
| School Name | Abbeyleix South National School | Distance | 4.6km | Pupils | 87 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Abbeyleix South National School | Distance | 4.6km | Pupils | 87 |
| School Name | Naomh Pius X National School | Distance | 5.0km | Pupils | 48 |
| School Name | Naomh Pius X National School | Distance | 5.0km | Pupils | 48 |
| School Name | Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix | Distance | 5.2km | Pupils | 261 |
| School Name | Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix | Distance | 5.2km | Pupils | 261 |
| School Name | Tobar An Léinn | Distance | 5.8km | Pupils | 170 |
| School Name | Tobar An Léinn | Distance | 5.8km | Pupils | 170 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Mountrath Community School | Distance | 9.0km | Pupils | 804 |
| School Name | Mountrath Community School | Distance | 9.0km | Pupils | 804 |
| School Name | Heywood Community School | Distance | 9.1km | Pupils | 748 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Heywood Community School | Distance | 9.1km | Pupils | 748 |
| School Name | St Fergal's College | Distance | 13.1km | Pupils | 368 |
| School Name | St Fergal's College | Distance | 13.1km | Pupils | 368 |
| School Name | Portlaoise College | Distance | 14.4km | Pupils | 952 |
| School Name | Portlaoise College | Distance | 14.4km | Pupils | 952 |
| School Name | Dunamase College (coláiste Dhún Másc) | Distance | 14.8km | Pupils | 577 |
| School Name | Dunamase College (coláiste Dhún Másc) | Distance | 14.8km | Pupils | 577 |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Bus | Distance | 4.9km | Stop | Abbeyleix | Route | 828 | Destination | Portlaoise | Provider | Tfi Local Link Tipperary |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 4.9km | Stop | Abbeyleix | Route | 831 | Destination | Portlaoise | Provider | Tfi Local Link Laois Offaly |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 4.9km | Stop | Abbeyleix | Route | 858 | Destination | Portlaoise | Provider | Tfi Local Link Laois Offaly |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Bus | Distance | 4.9km | Stop | Abbeyleix | Route | 831 | Destination | Portlaoise Jfl Avenue | Provider | Slieve Bloom Coach Tours |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 4.9km | Stop | Abbeyleix | Route | 828 | Destination | Portlaoise | Provider | Tfi Local Link Tipperary |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 4.9km | Stop | Abbeyleix | Route | 831 | Destination | Borris-in-ossory | Provider | Tfi Local Link Laois Offaly |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 4.9km | Stop | Abbeyleix | Route | 828 | Destination | Cashel | Provider | Tfi Local Link Tipperary |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 4.9km | Stop | Abbeyleix | Route | 858 | Destination | Durrow | Provider | Tfi Local Link Laois Offaly |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 4.9km | Stop | Abbeyleix | Route | 828 | Destination | Cashel | Provider | Tfi Local Link Tipperary |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 4.9km | Stop | Abbeyleix | Route | 858 | Destination | Durrow | Provider | Tfi Local Link Laois Offaly |
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- Date listed20/11/2025
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