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Property Watch: Comparing a €275,000 home in Portlaoise to similarly-priced properties in neighbouring counties

On this week’s Property Watch, we have taken a look at what is on offer in some of the main towns across our bordering counties. The properties range in price from €260,000 to a maximum of €275,000.

We picked a property in Portlaoise on sale for €275,000 and took a look at what was available in Carlow, Newbridge, Kilkenny, Tullamore and Roscrea in or around that price point.

In each case you can click through to Daft.ie to view the full profile.


153 The Hermitage, Borris Road

Our Laois based pick, is this four bedroomed, detached bungalow on the Borris Road in Portlaoise.

This property benefits from a location with easy access to the town and within walking distance of the secondary schools.

It has recently been refurbished to a very high standard including a bespoke kitchen and also has a large, enclosed rear garden.

Price Guide: €275,000


12 College Farm Heights, Newbridge

Our first comparison property is located in Newbridge.

This property is a three bedroom semi-detached home with an attic conversion. The attic conversion appears well finished making the most of the space available. It is located close to the train station and all that Newbridge has to offer.

Mature landscaped gardens, gas fired central heating, en-suite, utility, and mains water supply are some of the features to this property.

Guide Price: €265,000


78 Ardilea, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny

78 Ardilea is a three bedroomed townhouse located in Kilkenny. It’s positioning within a private gated development with it’s own playground makes it appealing to families.

The front driveway is coble lock while the rear garden is south facing and is low maintenance.

Downstairs comprises of sitting room, kitchen, dining room with rear hall and downstairs W.C. Upstairs you’ll find three bedrooms with one en-suite and main bathroom.

Mains water, mains waste, under stairs storage and gas fired central heating are other features.

Guide Price: €275,000


66 Whitehall, Tullamore

This is a spacious five bedroom family home which has appeal for many buyers.

Local amenities are plentiful and include shops, restaurants, schools etc. All of these are within very easy reach of this property.

Accommodation briefly comprises of entrance hallway, bedroom one/study, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility, WC, family bathroom and four additional double bedrooms.

The rear garden is also well orientated to benefit from great sun light.

Guide Price: €275,000


5 Lacken Rise, Tullow Road, Carlow Town

This property in Carlow is a little different in that it is being offered for sale by public auction at the end of the month.

It appears to be a modern four bedroomed detached home which would appeal to many. The photos would suggest that the property is in good order and also benefits from a conservatory to the rear of the property.

It is located within a small development of detached homes just off the Tullow Road on the outskirts of Carlow Town.

The house would lend itself to an ideal family home with rear garden and off street parking to the front of the property.

As always, click on the link above to view the full profile.

Guide Price: €260,000


Parkmore Heights, Roscrea

This detached three bedroomed bungalow in Roscrea is surrounded by mature, landscaped gardens which are not overlooked. This feature alone within a town setting will make this an appealing property for many.

The accommodation consists of entrance hall, living room, kitchen/dining room, three bedrooms, one en-suite, family bathroom and garage.

The garage which is accessible from the kitchen/dining room and also from the garden has conversion potential.

Outside there is ample off street parking with a tarmac driveway to the front. The front garden is in lawn and the enclosed rear garden with patio area may be accessed by gates on either side of the property.

Guide Price: €260,000


SEE ALSO – Portlaoise farm sells for over €1.3 million at public auction