This week’s property watch is looking at houses for sale in Laois’ county town.
These houses are ranging in value from €170,000 to €250,000.
With one of the quickest rising populations in the country, Portlaoise has seen a rise in house prices in recent years.
With two houses in the attractive location of Summerhill and others in nice quiet areas, any of these would make the perfect family home.
28 Summerhill, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Located in the very highly sought after development of “Summerhill” on the Stradbally Road, this excellent property is in turn key condition, and has recently undergone excellent redecoration.
This property is in the extremely sought-after Summerhill area of Portlaoise on the Stradbally Road, and within walking distance of Portlaoise town centre, crèches, primary schools, gym, retail park, hospitals and churches.
The estate has only 46 houses in total, is very well maintained and consists of a small number of detached and semi-detached houses.
Junction 16 of the M7 motorway is a five minute drive from Summerhill.
Guide Price: €215,000
Summerhill Lane, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
An excellent opportunity to acquire a superb four bedroom detached home on a large site (c. 0.35 acres) in one of Portlaoise most desirable addresses; Summerhill Lane.
Summerhill Lane is one of the most desirable areas of Portlaoise, just off the Stradbally Road and close to Beladd. Summerhill Lane is within a short distance of Portlaoise Town Centre, schools, hospitals, churches and all local amenities
Guide Price: €250,000
Rath Gailine Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
This practical home is ideal for a growing family, it boasts large extension to the rear, which creates a large bright living space just off the kitchen/dining area. This property also benefits from a large downstairs bedroom, utility space, downstairs w.c., sitting room to the front of the house with a solid fuel stove, three double bedrooms and one single bedroom upstairs, three of which have built in wardrobes. The master bedroom has a large ensuite, and main family bathroom is up-stairs.
The garden to the rear is maintenance free with concrete paving. It also benefits from a garden shed and dog run.
Rath Gailine is a quiet family orientated estate which is located just off the Dublin road within a few minutes walk to Portlaoise hospital and to only 10 minute walk to town centre & minutes away from the motorway.
Guide Price: €250,000
50A Glenbarrow, Ballyfin Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Glenbarrow is a leafy estate of less than 60 bungalows located walking distance to the town centre railway station and both primary & second level schools.
Each house has generous site & parking and the wide access roads give great sense of space in the estate. There is a large secure green area adjacent to the house and provides a safe play area for kids.
No: 50 A is located at the end of the cul de sac. It has a south facing garden and basks in the sun all day long. The property is not overlooked in anyway with bungalows to the rear and a secure block wall surrounding the site.
The driveway can accommodate 2-3 cars with ease.
Inside this large bungalow does not disappoint. It has 4 bedrooms 3 have built in storage. There are wooden floors throughout. The kitchen is a large family kitchen with a utility just off. The kitchen has solid walnut flooring and a range of fitted units. It includes stainless steel appliances.
Guide Price: €245,000
“Roskilde”, The Village, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
The most deceptively spacious & private home on the market in Portlaoise. An oasis of calm in the centre of the town walking distance to all amenities. this is an instantly appealing and exceptionally spacious detached bungalow extending to approximately 2,200sq.ft., boasting exceptionally generous proportions throughout with large windows filling the accommodation with natural light.
Have you been searching for that final home? Looking for that extra bit of space you don’ t find in every bungalow? Look no further than what we have to offer for you with this gem.
Guide Price: €250,000
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