Gallowshill on c. 1 Acre, Athy, Co. Kildare
€300,000
- Selling Type:By Private Treaty
 
About this property
Highlights
- High profile opportunity with extensive frontage onto Distributor Road and the Kilkea Road
 - Excellent accessibility to a range of locations
 - Property within the development boundary under the Athy Development Plan
 - House should qualify for vacant homes grant of €50,000
 - Potential for a wide range of uses
 
Description
VACANT GRANT OF €50,000 SHOULD BE APPLICABLE The property occupies a high-profile location fronting onto the Athy Distributor Road which opened in 2024 and also the R418 towards Kilkea. The Distributor Road has improved connectivity around the town, alleviating decades of traffic congestion. One of the main selling points in Athy is its accessibility to a wide number of towns with Carlow, Portlaoise, Naas, Newbridge and Kilkenny all accessible in 30 to 40 minutes drive, in addition to this the M9 Motorway is less than 10 mins. The property comprises a 3-bedroom cottage extending to approximately 72.3 sq. m (778 sq. ft) with adjacent hardcore yard and paddock giving a total site are of 0.43 hectares (1 acre). The accommodation is as follows: Entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen, bathroom and 3 bedrooms. The property does require upgrade but should qualify for the vacant home renovation grant of €50,000 (no guarantee given and its up to a purchaser to complete their own due diligence on this matter). PLANNING: The property is currently inside the Athy Town Development Plan 2021 - 2027 boundary and zoned "I" Agriculture with future re-zoning potential. TERMS OF SALE: All offers in writing with proof of funds supplied. SERVICES : ESB, septic tank, mains water.
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School Name  | Distance  | Pupils  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Scoil Mhichíl Naofa Athy | Distance | 1.4km | Pupils | 502 | 
| School Name | Gaelscoil Atha I | Distance | 2.1km | Pupils | 155 | 
| School Name | Scoil Phádraig Naofa Athy | Distance | 2.2km | Pupils | 596 | 
School Name  | Distance  | Pupils  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Athy Model School | Distance | 2.2km | Pupils | 91 | 
| School Name | Ballyroe Central National School | Distance | 3.8km | Pupils | 22 | 
| School Name | Shanganamore National School | Distance | 4.8km | Pupils | 103 | 
| School Name | Kilmead National School | Distance | 6.1km | Pupils | 160 | 
| School Name | Churchtown National School | Distance | 6.4km | Pupils | 57 | 
| School Name | Kilkea National School | Distance | 6.6km | Pupils | 54 | 
| School Name | Ballylinan National School | Distance | 7.3km | Pupils | 213 | 
School Name  | Distance  | Pupils  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Athy Community College | Distance | 1.4km | Pupils | 655 | 
| School Name | Árdscoil Na Trionóide | Distance | 1.6km | Pupils | 882 | 
| School Name | Colaiste Lorcain | Distance | 12.3km | Pupils | 369 | 
School Name  | Distance  | Pupils  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | St Mary's Knockbeg College | Distance | 13.9km | Pupils | 493 | 
| School Name | Carlow Cbs | Distance | 16.9km | Pupils | 406 | 
| School Name | St. Leo's College | Distance | 17.0km | Pupils | 885 | 
| School Name | Gaelcholáiste Cheatharlach | Distance | 17.5km | Pupils | 359 | 
| School Name | Presentation College, Askea, Carlow | Distance | 17.5km | Pupils | 804 | 
| School Name | Tyndall College | Distance | 18.2km | Pupils | 1002 | 
| School Name | St Pauls Secondary School | Distance | 18.2km | Pupils | 790 | 
Type  | Distance  | Stop  | Route  | Destination  | Provider  | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Bus | Distance | 520m | Stop | Dublin Road | Route | Um06 | Destination | Leinster Street | Provider | J.j Kavanagh & Sons | 
| Type | Bus | Distance | 540m | Stop | Dublin Road | Route | Um06 | Destination | Maynooth University North Campus | Provider | J.j Kavanagh & Sons | 
| Type | Rail | Distance | 1.1km | Stop | Athy | Route | Rail | Destination | Carlow | Provider | Irish Rail | 
Type  | Distance  | Stop  | Route  | Destination  | Provider  | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Rail | Distance | 1.1km | Stop | Athy | Route | Rail | Destination | Dublin Heuston | Provider | Irish Rail | 
| Type | Rail | Distance | 1.1km | Stop | Athy | Route | Rail | Destination | Kilkenny (macdonagh) | Provider | Irish Rail | 
| Type | Rail | Distance | 1.1km | Stop | Athy | Route | Rail | Destination | Waterford (plunkett) | Provider | Irish Rail | 
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.1km | Stop | Athy Station | Route | 888 | Destination | Athy | Provider | Tfi Local Link Kildare South Dublin | 
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.1km | Stop | Athy Station | Route | 897 | Destination | Kilkenny | Provider | Tfi Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow | 
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.1km | Stop | Athy Station | Route | 897 | Destination | Athy | Provider | Tfi Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow | 
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.1km | Stop | Athy Station | Route | 888 | Destination | Allenwood | Provider | Tfi Local Link Kildare South Dublin | 
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