Knockaculla, Lahinch, Lahinch, Co. Clare

Derelict cottage standing on just over over an acre of ground in a lovely rural area enjoying all the benefits of county style living but yet just a ten minute drive to both Lahinch and Ennistymon. The stone cottage and outbuildings need to be fully renovated. Electricity available in the property. Septic tank in place - water available with the Kilmaley scheme at the road side or by well. This property should qualify for the government vacant refurbishment Grant. Below is information from Citizens Advise on the grant. Do I qualify for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant? To qualify for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, you must meet the following criteria: The property must have been vacant for 2 years or more. You will not qualify if the property has been left unreasonably or purposely vacant so you can get the grant. The property must have been built before 2008. (Before 1 May 2023, only homes built before 1993 qualified.) You must own the property or be in the process of buying it. You must live in the property as your principal private residence when the work is completed, or make it available for rent. If you are going to rent the property when the work is done, you must register the tenancy with the Residential Tenancies Board. You must have tax clearance from Revenue and your tax affairs must be in order. You must have paid your Local Property Tax, if applicable. You must not be a registered company or developer. How much is the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant? You can get up to €50,000 to renovate a vacant property and an additional top-up grant of up to €20,000 if the property is derelict. The grant includes VAT.