Old Knockmay Road, Knockmay, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32T2VE
€110,000
- Estimated Stamp Duty:€1,100
- Selling Type:By Private Treaty
- BER No:119618940
About Old Knockmay Road, Knockmay, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Description
***OFFERS IN EXCESS OF DISPLAYED PRICE*** Clement Herron Real Estate is delighted to present these two derelict dwellings situated on the Old Knockmay Road, Portlaoise, on a site extending to approximately 2.5 acres. The properties are being offered for sale as one entire lot, presenting an exceptional redevelopment opportunity. Ideally positioned just minutes from Portlaoise Town Centre, the property enjoys a highly convenient location with easy access to a wide range of amenities, including schools, shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, sporting facilities and healthcare services. The site also benefits from excellent transport links, with the M7 Motorway just a short drive away, providing easy access to Dublin, Limerick and beyond. Portlaoise Train Station, offering regular services to Dublin and Cork, is also within close proximity, making this an attractive location for future residential development. The site is zoned "Transport and Utilities" under the Laois County Development Plan 2021–2027. The properties are connected to mains water and mains sewer services, further enhancing the redevelopment potential of the site, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial site in a well-established and accessible location with significant potential for redevelopment. Conditions of Sale: The following conditions shall apply to the sale of this property: The property is entered on the Derelict Sites Register and shall remain on the register until it has been developed by the purchaser to the satisfaction of the Vendor. The purchaser shall, within six months of the signing of contracts, lodge an application with the Local Authority for full planning permission together with all ancillary services required for the proposed development. The Contract for Sale will include specific timelines outlining when development works must commence and when they are to be completed. The Contract is subject to the express condition that, following completion of the sale, the purchaser shall not sell, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of the property without the prior written consent of the Vendor if, in the Vendor's opinion, the purchaser has not completed or redeveloped the property by constructing or refurbishing residential dwelling(s) and/or apartment(s), subject to proper planning and sustainable development, to a standard deemed satisfactory by the Vendor. This property represents a rare opportunity for developers and investors to acquire a substantial site in a strategic location with considerable redevelopment potential, subject to planning permission and the above conditions of sale.
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School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
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| School Name | Gaelscoil Phort Laoise | Distance | 460m | Pupils | 376 |
| School Name | Portlaoise Educate Together National School | Distance | 480m | Pupils | 464 |
| School Name | Scoil Bhride National School | Distance | 690m | Pupils | 737 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
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| School Name | Portlaoise S S | Distance | 920m | Pupils | 119 |
| School Name | Maryborough National School | Distance | 950m | Pupils | 93 |
| School Name | Portlaoise Primary School | Distance | 1.9km | Pupils | 601 |
| School Name | Holy Family Senior School | Distance | 1.9km | Pupils | 643 |
| School Name | The Kolbe Special School | Distance | 2.1km | Pupils | 44 |
| School Name | Fraoch Mor National School | Distance | 6.1km | Pupils | 214 |
| School Name | Ratheniska National School | Distance | 6.7km | Pupils | 184 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Portlaoise College | Distance | 530m | Pupils | 952 |
| School Name | Dunamase College (coláiste Dhún Másc) | Distance | 560m | Pupils | 577 |
| School Name | Scoil Chriost Ri | Distance | 2.5km | Pupils | 802 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
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| School Name | St. Mary's C.b.s. | Distance | 2.6km | Pupils | 806 |
| School Name | Mountmellick Community School | Distance | 9.6km | Pupils | 706 |
| School Name | Mountrath Community School | Distance | 12.4km | Pupils | 804 |
| School Name | Coláiste Íosagáin | Distance | 15.8km | Pupils | 1135 |
| School Name | Heywood Community School | Distance | 16.4km | Pupils | 748 |
| School Name | Clonaslee College | Distance | 18.6km | Pupils | 256 |
| School Name | St Pauls Secondary School | Distance | 20.1km | Pupils | 790 |
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| Type | Bus | Distance | 300m | Stop | Market Square | Route | 834 | Destination | Portlaoise Kilminchy | Provider | Tfi Local Link Laois Offaly |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 300m | Stop | Market Square | Route | Pl2 | Destination | Bellingham | Provider | City Direct |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 310m | Stop | Market Square | Route | Iw08 | Destination | Tyndall College | Provider | Martley's |
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| Type | Bus | Distance | 310m | Stop | Market Square | Route | Um14 | Destination | Portlaoise Jfl Avenue | Provider | Jj Kavanagh |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 310m | Stop | Market Square | Route | Pl1 | Destination | Colliers Lane | Provider | City Direct |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 380m | Stop | Portlaoise Station | Route | Pl2 | Destination | Bellingham | Provider | City Direct |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 380m | Stop | Portlaoise Station | Route | Pl1 | Destination | Woodgrove | Provider | City Direct |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 400m | Stop | Mountrath Road | Route | 834 | Destination | Portlaoise Kilminchy | Provider | Tfi Local Link Laois Offaly |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 400m | Stop | Mountrath Road | Route | Ls1 | Destination | Portlaoise | Provider | Tfi Local Link Laois Offaly |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 490m | Stop | Kellyville Park | Route | Pl1 | Destination | Colliers Lane | Provider | City Direct |
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- Date listed14/07/2026
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