Gurteen, Ballybritt, Roscrea, Boheraphuca, Co. Offaly
€50,000
- Selling Type:By Private Treaty
About Gurteen, Ballybritt, Roscrea
Highlights
- Folio: Contained within OY4498
- Site Area: 0.75 Acre - Generous site size suitable for a detached dwelling (subject to planning)
- Zoning / Sale Condition: Sold subject to outline planning permission
- Topography: Level to gently sloping (subject to survey)
- Services: Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the availability of services - there is a group water scheme passing by the site
Description
Site at Gurteen, Ballybritt, Roscrea, Co. Offaly An excellent opportunity to acquire a site extending to approximately 0.75 Acres ideally located in the peaceful and highly regarded area of Gurteen, Ballybritt, Roscrea, Co. Offaly. The property is contained within Folio OY4498. The site previously held planning permission for a single dwelling house, which has since lapsed. This established history suggests a precedent for residential development, making it an ideal "blank canvas" for a custom build, subject to a new planning application. Location Gorteen offers a peaceful, scenic rural setting while maintaining excellent proximity to major towns: Roscrea: Approximately 8km away, providing access to supermarkets (Tesco, SuperValu), primary and secondary schools, and the M7 motorway. Birr: Located roughly 17km to the north, a historic heritage town with further amenities and schools. Local Amenities: The site is situated near the scenic Slieve Bloom Mountains and is within a short drive of local services, including Roscomroe Primary School. – The site is also within walking distance of the local shop and Catholic church. The location offers the perfect balance of countryside living with excellent accessibility to town amenities. Site Features Size: Circa 0.75 acre (approx. 0.30 hectares). Planning Status: Previous held outline planning permission for a dwelling house and septic tank. It has since lapsed. Potential: The site typically suits a detached single-story or two-story residence with a private septic tank and well, following the pattern of neighboring developments in the Gorteen/Ballybritt area. Aspect: Scenic rural views, often overlooking the Slieve Bloom Mountains The site is being sold subject to local needs requirements and the successful granting of planning permission. All intending purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries with Offaly County Council regarding planning criteria.
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School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Roscomroe National School | Distance | 2.0km | Pupils | 21 |
| School Name | Coolderry Central National School | Distance | 4.1km | Pupils | 86 |
| School Name | Dromakeen National School | Distance | 5.0km | Pupils | 180 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | St Johns | Distance | 5.5km | Pupils | 163 |
| School Name | St Cronan's National School | Distance | 6.1km | Pupils | 28 |
| School Name | St Anne's Special School Roscrea | Distance | 6.5km | Pupils | 48 |
| School Name | Sacred Heart Primary School | Distance | 6.7km | Pupils | 173 |
| School Name | Seir Kieran's National School | Distance | 6.8km | Pupils | 67 |
| School Name | Corville National School | Distance | 7.7km | Pupils | 299 |
| School Name | Gaelscoil An Tsli Dala | Distance | 7.9km | Pupils | 46 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré | Distance | 6.1km | Pupils | 595 |
| School Name | Cistercian College | Distance | 7.1km | Pupils | 279 |
| School Name | St. Brendan's Community School | Distance | 14.1km | Pupils | 847 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Coláiste Naomh Cormac | Distance | 19.4km | Pupils | 306 |
| School Name | Mountrath Community School | Distance | 20.1km | Pupils | 804 |
| School Name | St Fergal's College | Distance | 21.9km | Pupils | 368 |
| School Name | Borrisokane Community College | Distance | 22.6km | Pupils | 690 |
| School Name | Clonaslee College | Distance | 23.5km | Pupils | 256 |
| School Name | Our Ladys Secondary School | Distance | 23.8km | Pupils | 598 |
| School Name | Banagher College | Distance | 24.0km | Pupils | 563 |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Rail | Distance | 5.4km | Stop | Roscrea | Route | Rail | Destination | Nenagh | Provider | Irish Rail |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 6.0km | Stop | Roscrea Castle Street | Route | 854 | Destination | Ballybrophy | Provider | Tfi Local Link Tipperary |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 6.0km | Stop | Roscrea Castle Street | Route | 834 | Destination | Portlaoise Kilminchy | Provider | Tfi Local Link Laois Offaly |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Bus | Distance | 6.0km | Stop | Roscrea Castle Street | Route | 812 | Destination | Roscrea Castle Street | Provider | Bernard Kavanagh & Sons |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 6.3km | Stop | Roscrea Abbey Street | Route | 850 | Destination | Thurles | Provider | Tfi Local Link Laois Offaly |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 6.3km | Stop | Roscrea Abbey Street | Route | 834 | Destination | Portlaoise Kilminchy | Provider | Tfi Local Link Laois Offaly |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 6.3km | Stop | Roscrea Abbey Street | Route | 735 | Destination | Nenagh Retail Park | Provider | Jj Kavanagh |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 7.7km | Stop | Roscrea South | Route | 854 | Destination | Silvermines | Provider | Tfi Local Link Tipperary |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 9.9km | Stop | Shinrone | Route | 850 | Destination | Roscrea | Provider | Tfi Local Link Laois Offaly |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 10.2km | Stop | Shinrone | Route | 854 | Destination | Roscrea | Provider | Tfi Local Link Tipperary |
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