Thomastown Demesne, Rath, Rath, Co. Offaly, R42AF30
€225,000
- Estimated Stamp Duty:€2,250
- Selling Type:By Private Treaty
About Thomastown Demesne
Highlights
- Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant up to €70k
- Charming 3-bedroom Country Cottage
- Extensive Rear Garden, Green Space & Storage Units
Description
Leahy Midland Auctioneers & BER Assessors are delighted to present to the market this unique opportunity to acquire a charming 3-bedroom country cottage situated on the outskirts of Rath Village. This property qualifies for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, offering potential funding of up to €70,000 (subject to approval and eligibility criteria), making it an ideal purchase for homeowners, investors, or those seeking a countryside retreat with significant renovation potential. Accommodation Comprises: Entrance Hall • Timber flooring. Kitchen/Dining Area • Bright open-plan layout. • Fitted kitchen units. • Solid fuel stove with back boiler. • Oil Central Heating • Tiled flooring throughout. Utility • Tiled flooring Living Room • Large, spacious reception room. • Open-grate solid fuel fireplace. Bedroom 1 • Suspended timber floor with timber finish. Bedroom 2 • Suspended floor with carpet finish. Bedroom 3 • Carpet flooring. Bathroom • WC and wash hand basin. • Bathtub with overhead mixer shower. • Fully tiled throughout. External Features The property enjoys a generous site with extensive green space surrounding the dwelling. To the rear, there are a number of useful storage units and secure vehicle-gated access. The property benefits from ample parking to both the front and rear. Additional features include: • Extensive rear garden and green space. • Storage sheds/outbuildings. • Vehicle access to rear. • Ample off-street parking. • Secure gated entrance. • Attractive natural stone boundary wall to the front. • Solid flooring in the kitchen, living, utility, living room, bathroom. • Suspended flooring in 3 bedrooms Opportunity Properties eligible for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant are becoming increasingly sought after. This cottage presents an excellent opportunity to create a beautiful family home while availing of substantial grant assistance towards refurbishment and modernization works. Viewing is highly recommended and strictly by appointment through Leahy Midland Auctioneers & BER Assessors.
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School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Scoil Eoin Rath | Distance | 390m | Pupils | 148 |
| School Name | Broughall National School | Distance | 5.9km | Pupils | 30 |
| School Name | Scoil Mhuire Agus Chormaic | Distance | 6.3km | Pupils | 107 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Gaelscoil Na Laochra | Distance | 7.3km | Pupils | 38 |
| School Name | Kinnitty National School | Distance | 7.4km | Pupils | 138 |
| School Name | Seir Kieran's National School | Distance | 7.9km | Pupils | 67 |
| School Name | Ballyboy National School | Distance | 8.1km | Pupils | 104 |
| School Name | Oxmantown National School | Distance | 8.7km | Pupils | 86 |
| School Name | Mercy Primary School | Distance | 8.9km | Pupils | 139 |
| School Name | Lumcloon National School | Distance | 8.9km | Pupils | 35 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Coláiste Naomh Cormac | Distance | 7.0km | Pupils | 306 |
| School Name | St. Brendan's Community School | Distance | 8.5km | Pupils | 847 |
| School Name | Banagher College | Distance | 13.1km | Pupils | 563 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Gallen Community School Ferbane | Distance | 14.5km | Pupils | 433 |
| School Name | Clonaslee College | Distance | 19.3km | Pupils | 256 |
| School Name | Killina Presentation Secondary School | Distance | 20.0km | Pupils | 715 |
| School Name | Cistercian College | Distance | 20.1km | Pupils | 279 |
| School Name | Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré | Distance | 20.7km | Pupils | 595 |
| School Name | Coláiste Choilm | Distance | 25.4km | Pupils | 696 |
| School Name | Ard Scoil Chiaráin Naofa | Distance | 25.6km | Pupils | 331 |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Bus | Distance | 2.5km | Stop | Fivealley | Route | Um02 | Destination | Birr, Stop 152181 | Provider | Kearns Transport |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 2.5km | Stop | Fivealley | Route | 843 | Destination | Birr | Provider | Kearns Transport |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 2.5km | Stop | Fivealley | Route | 847 | Destination | Dublin Airport Zone 16 | Provider | Kearns Transport |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Bus | Distance | 2.5km | Stop | Fivealley | Route | 845 | Destination | Earlsfort Terrace | Provider | Kearns Transport |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 6.1km | Stop | Kilcormac | Route | Um02 | Destination | Kingsbury, Stop 5114 | Provider | Kearns Transport |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 6.4km | Stop | Kilcormac | Route | 845 | Destination | Birr | Provider | Kearns Transport |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 6.4km | Stop | Kilcormac | Route | 843 | Destination | Tullamore Hospital | Provider | Kearns Transport |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 6.4km | Stop | Kilcormac | Route | 847 | Destination | Dublin Airport Zone 16 | Provider | Kearns Transport |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 7.2km | Stop | Kinnitty | Route | 823 | Destination | Birr | Provider | Tfi Local Link Laois Offaly |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 7.2km | Stop | The Priory | Route | 845 | Destination | Earlsfort Terrace | Provider | Kearns Transport |
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- Date listed16/06/2026
- Views399
- Potential views if upgraded to an Advantage Ad650
Daft ID: 16598646