Property Description

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Leinster House is one of the iconic buildings on Main Street Abbeyleix.

This architectural gem incorporates an impressive period residence combined with an excellent self-contained retail premises with a double fronted shopfront.

Situated on the busy main street of this bustling Heritage town, this exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to acquire a combined residence and commercial property in excellent condition.

The entire is a stunning period premises with beautiful proportions and period detailing. It has been maintained exceptionally well and comes to the market in excellent condition.

On the ground floor the property enjoys two beautiful formal reception rooms, a kitchen and entrance hall. The shop premises is self-contained and can also be accessed from the residence.

On the first floor there are five attractive bedrooms, each enjoying either views over the heritage town or the beautiful garden to the rear. A family bathroom completes the accommodation.

Perhaps the most surprising feature of this exceptional home is the access to beautiful rear garden which is laid in a large walled and private lawn and enjoys vehicular access onto the adjoining laneway.

Leinster House is a quintessential part of Abbeyleix, being long established as a leading retail premises on the bustling Main Street, and is ideally located between the towns two main supermarkets.

Abbeyleix has always been special. A cut above anything else in the region, it has long been sought out as a respectable home to raise a family.

These special characteristics have now been world endorsed with John Collison of the Stripe brothers fame acquiring Lord De Vesci's spectacular mansion and estate, just a few minutes from this property.

John Collison has pledged to invest in and protect the natural environment that is Abbeyleix, helping to make sure your investment is safe too.
With high-speed broadband available and being just minutes from the train Station in Portlaoise, the property is ideal for the now working from home/ hybrid commute.
The primary schools are within walking distance with Heywood Community School providing high quality secondary schooling nearby.
Portlaoise is just 15 minutes away, Kilkenny less than half an hour and amenities such as Heywood gardens in Ballinakill, the majestic River Nore and the bog-walk Abbeyleix Bog all on your doorstep.

Leisure facilities are also at hand with Abbeyleix Tennis, GAA and Soccer clubs within walking distance, whilst Abbeyleix Golf Club is also just a few minutes away.

The heritage main street with its famous pubs, hotel, artisan bakery, restaurants and modern conveniences offer superb local comforts. In 2023 Abbeyleix was awarded Irelands Tidiest Town further confirming the wonderful sense of community, and pride of place, that is so important to this exceptional town.

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