Lower Main Street, Borris, Co. Carlow, R95W9H0
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Lower Main Street, Borris, Co. Carlow, R95W9H0

€225,000

3 Bed2 Bath121 m²Terrace
  • Price per m²:€1,854
  • Estimated Stamp Duty:€2,250
  • Selling Type:By Private Treaty
  • BER No:119309706

About Lower Main Street, Borris, Co. Carlow

Description

Location: Situated in the picturesque and historic village of Borris, this property enjoys an enviable setting in one of County Carlow's most charming locations. Nestled on the banks of the River Barrow and framed by the stunning backdrop of Mount Leinster and the Blackstairs Mountains, Borris is renowned for its rich heritage and is home to the magnificent Borris House, the ancestral seat of the MacMurrough Kavanagh family. The village offers an excellent range of everyday amenities and services, including the award-winning Step House Hotel, cafés, restaurants, traditional pubs, local shops, an artisan butcher, a thriving Farmers' Market, primary and secondary schools, and Borris Golf Club. The village successfully combines the character and charm of country living with the convenience of modern amenities. The property occupies a prominent position fronting onto Main Street, within a well-established mix of attractive residential and commercial properties, placing all local amenities within easy walking distance. Borris has carefully preserved its unique character and heritage, with the impressive Borris Railway Viaduct, featuring its striking 16 limestone arches, standing as one of the area's most recognisable landmarks. Fine dining is also close at hand, with the renowned Clashganny House located just a 15-minute drive away. The surrounding area offers an exceptional lifestyle for outdoor enthusiasts. Residents can enjoy boating and canoeing on the River Barrow, walking, running and cycling along the scenic Barrow Way, hiking in the nearby Mount Leinster and Blackstairs Mountains, golfing at Borris Golf Club, and a variety of equestrian pursuits. Gowran Park Racecourse is within easy reach, while the famous Osborne's Pub in Rathanna and the bustling market town of Bunclody, with its cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, gyms and additional amenities, are all just a short drive away. Borris is also ideally positioned for commuters, with Kilkenny City approximately 25 minutes away, Carlow approximately 35 minutes, and Enniscorthy approximately 20 minutes, providing excellent connectivity to the wider South East region. Description: The property comprises a charming two-storey end-of-terrace 3 bedroom townhouse of traditional stone and mortar construction, offering generous accommodation arranged over two floors. Extended over the years to enhance the living space, the property also benefits from a substantial rear garden, presenting excellent potential for further extension or development, subject to the necessary planning permissions. While the property is presented in good structural condition, it would benefit from modernisation and cosmetic refurbishment, providing an ideal opportunity for purchasers to create a home tailored to their own tastes and requirements. With its character, generous site and outbuildings. The property has been vacant so may qualify for the vacant property refurbishment grant. This property is in a prime location and has great potential. Outside: Garden with mature hedges and mature trees, and includes a number of outbuildings to include a galvanised workshop, galvanised lean-to, more outbuildings and a large 3-span barn currently in use as a storage area and all which suggests further potential to develop. Gardens have great potential and have the benefit of a vehicular access to the side of the property. Accommodation: Accommodation extends to c. 121m2 and comprises of; Ground Floor Front Reception Area: 3.74m. x 2.70m. Kitchen/Dining: 2.00m. x 6.70m. Oak fitted kitchen with a wash hand basin and includes a Stanley oil fired heater Sitting Room: 3.61m. x 4.00m. Complete with French burner Bathroom/Wetroom: 2.86m. x 1.94m. With a W.c, wash hand basin, wetroom which is tiled Back Utility: 5.45m. x 1.88m. Plumbed for washing machine and dryer and complete with a wash hand basin Ballustraded staircase allows access to the first floor: First Floor Bedroom 1: 2.70m. x 3.70m. Bedroom 2: 3.95m. x 3.24m. Bedroom 3: 3.75m. x 3.56m. Bathroom: 3.00m. x 2.22m. W.c, wash hand basin, bath and shower unit Services: Oil fired central heating, mains water, mains sewerage. These particulars and photographs are for guidance purposes only and do not form part of any contract. Whilst care has been taken in their preparation, we do not hold ourselves responsible for any inaccuracies. They are based on the understanding that all negotiations will be conducted through this firm. Directions : R95W9H0 DIRECTIONS: R95W9H0

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School NameBorris National SchoolDistance110mPupils198
School NameSkeoughvosteen National SchoolDistance5.0kmPupils81
School NameSt Patrick's National SchoolDistance5.2kmPupils36
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School NameBallinkillen National SchoolDistance5.5kmPupils126
School NameNewtown National SchoolDistance6.0kmPupils45
School NameSaplings Special SchoolDistance6.0kmPupils12
School NameGoresbridge National SchoolDistance6.1kmPupils75
School NameGirls School GraigenamanaghDistance6.6kmPupils138
School NameGraigenamanagh BDistance6.7kmPupils76
School NameDrumphea National SchoolDistance8.6kmPupils60
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School NameBorris CollegeDistance380mPupils537
School NameDuiske CollegeDistance7.0kmPupils139
School NameColáiste AindriúDistance11.6kmPupils140
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School NamePresentation / De La Salle CollegeDistance11.7kmPupils763
School NameGrennan CollegeDistance16.9kmPupils334
School NameBunclody Community CollegeDistance19.2kmPupils314
School NameF.c.j. Secondary SchoolDistance19.6kmPupils1035
School NameSt. Mary's Secondary SchoolDistance22.3kmPupils713
School NameChristian Brothers Secondary SchoolDistance22.4kmPupils413
School NamePresentation Secondary SchoolDistance22.4kmPupils902
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TypeBusDistance150mStopBorrisRoute881DestinationGraiguenamanaghProviderBernard Kavanagh & Sons
TypeBusDistance160mStopBorrisRoute887DestinationCarlowProviderTfi Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
TypeBusDistance970mStopWoodlawn ParkRoute887DestinationCarlowProviderTfi Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
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TypeBusDistance5.4kmStopCoolnamaraRoute887DestinationNew RossProviderTfi Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
TypeBusDistance5.9kmStopGoresbridgeRoute881DestinationGraiguenamanaghProviderBernard Kavanagh & Sons
TypeBusDistance6.3kmStopKilgraneyRoute887DestinationNew RossProviderTfi Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
TypeBusDistance6.8kmStopGraiguenamanaghRoute881DestinationGraiguenamanaghProviderBernard Kavanagh & Sons
TypeBusDistance7.1kmStopTinnahinchRoute887DestinationCarlowProviderTfi Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
TypeBusDistance10.2kmStopGowranRoute881DestinationGraiguenamanaghProviderBernard Kavanagh & Sons
TypeBusDistance10.5kmStopGowranRoute4DestinationDublinProviderBus Éireann

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