Riva, Abbeyleix, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32RP08
€395,000
- Price per m²:€2,590
- Estimated Stamp Duty:€3,950
- Selling Type:By Private Treaty
- BER No:105676183
- Energy Performance:32.22 kWh/m2/yr
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Description
Hume Auctioneers - We Get The Pick Of The Crop. This most attractive 4 bedroom detached home enjoys a beautiful setting in the heart of the heritage town of Abbeyleix. Oozing immense kerb appeal, the property has been constructed in the Abbeyleix style with oodles of charm combined with modern build quality. The property is nicely set back from the road with a front garden and driveway to the side of the house. Enter the welcoming entrance hall and the sheer quality, expansive space and attention to detail is immediately impressive. Off the hall is a beautiful formal reception room. This room enjoying a dual aspect is currently presented as a formal dining room and can be equally used as a large sitting room, family room or indeed a ground floor fourth bedroom. A second living room also at the front of the house enjoys a feature fireplace and picture windows. The flooring, doors, skirting and architraves throughout the house are of the highest quality. A magnificent and fully appointed Kitchen is the heart if this spectacular home. With beautiful cabinetry and lots of storage, preparation and dining space, this is a perfect family Kitchen. Off the kitchen is a large and fully appointed utility room which in turns leads to a guest bathroom. On the first floor there are three spacious double bedrooms, each enjoying excellent wardrobe space and picture windows. The master bedroom benefits from a beautiful and fully appointed ensuite. A family bathroom completes the first floor accommodation. Such is the quality and level of insulation in the property, it has been awarded a B3 BER which not only means that your energy bills will be super low but also the property qualifies for a Low Interest Rate Green Mortgage. There is a low maintenance and secure rear garden, complete with large steel shed and small concrete built shed. Riva enjoys an enviable location in Abbeyleix’s most exclusive residential quarter, with properties so treasured here they rarely come to the market. This is a magnificent opportunity to establish an exceptional home in the area.. Abbeyleix has always been special. A cut above anything else in the region, it has long been sought out as a respectable home to raise a family. These special characteristics have now been world endorsed with John Collison of the Stripe brothers fame acquiring Lord De Vesci's spectacular mansion and estate, just a few hundred metres from this also special home. John Collison has pledged to invest in and protect the natural environment that is Abbeyleix, helping to make sure your investment is safe too. The highly acclaimed South School is literally across the street with Heywood Community School providing high quality secondary schooling nearby. The heritage main street with its famous pubs, hotel, artisan bakery, and Abbeyleix Golf Club and modern conveniences is within walking distance. And to top it all off Abbeyleix was named Ireland's Tidiest Town for 2023. Portlaoise is just 10 minutes away, Kilkenny less than half an hour and amenities such as Lutyens pleasure gardens in Ballinakill, the majestic River Nore and the bio-woke Abbeyleix Bog all on your doorstep. This very special home offers a once in a lifetime chance to buy your family into this gentle heritage. Don't miss out. Book your viewing today. High Speed Broadband available at the property.
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School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Abbeyleix South National School | Distance | 180m | Pupils | 87 |
| School Name | Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix | Distance | 1.2km | Pupils | 261 |
| School Name | Ballinakill National School | Distance | 4.8km | Pupils | 98 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Shanahoe National School | Distance | 5.4km | Pupils | 64 |
| School Name | Ballyroan Primary School | Distance | 5.6km | Pupils | 180 |
| School Name | Tobar An Léinn | Distance | 6.4km | Pupils | 170 |
| School Name | Naomh Pius X National School | Distance | 7.2km | Pupils | 48 |
| School Name | Our Ladys Meadows National School | Distance | 7.7km | Pupils | 196 |
| School Name | Knock National School | Distance | 7.8km | Pupils | 60 |
| School Name | Trummera National School | Distance | 9.6km | Pupils | 41 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Heywood Community School | Distance | 4.5km | Pupils | 748 |
| School Name | Mountrath Community School | Distance | 12.9km | Pupils | 804 |
| School Name | Portlaoise College | Distance | 14.3km | Pupils | 952 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Dunamase College (coláiste Dhún Másc) | Distance | 14.4km | Pupils | 577 |
| School Name | Castlecomer Community School | Distance | 14.9km | Pupils | 633 |
| School Name | St. Mary's C.b.s. | Distance | 16.2km | Pupils | 803 |
| School Name | Scoil Chriost Ri | Distance | 16.2km | Pupils | 802 |
| School Name | St Fergal's College | Distance | 16.2km | Pupils | 368 |
| School Name | Coláiste Mhuire Johnstown Cmj | Distance | 23.0km | Pupils | 654 |
| School Name | Mountmellick Community School | Distance | 23.3km | Pupils | 706 |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Bus | Distance | 580m | Stop | Abbeyleix | Route | 822 | Destination | Mountrath | Provider | Tfi Local Link Laois Offaly |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 590m | Stop | Abbeyleix | Route | 822 | Destination | Carlow Setu | Provider | Tfi Local Link Laois Offaly |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 680m | Stop | Abbeyleix | Route | 828 | Destination | Cashel | Provider | Tfi Local Link Tipperary |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Bus | Distance | 680m | Stop | Abbeyleix | Route | 858 | Destination | Thurles | Provider | Tfi Local Link Laois Offaly |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 680m | Stop | Abbeyleix | Route | 828 | Destination | Urlingford | Provider | Tfi Local Link Tipperary |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 680m | Stop | Abbeyleix | Route | 831 | Destination | Borris-in-ossory | Provider | Tfi Local Link Laois Offaly |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 680m | Stop | Abbeyleix | Route | 858 | Destination | Durrow | Provider | Tfi Local Link Laois Offaly |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 680m | Stop | Abbeyleix | Route | 831 | Destination | Laois Sc, Stop 155252 | Provider | Slieve Bloom Coach Tours |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 680m | Stop | Abbeyleix | Route | 828 | Destination | Durrow | Provider | Tfi Local Link Tipperary |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 680m | Stop | Abbeyleix | Route | 858 | Destination | Urlingford | Provider | Tfi Local Link Laois Offaly |
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BER Details
BER No: 105676183
Energy Performance Indicator: 32.22 kWh/m2/yr
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