Key Features

3-bedroom semi-detached bungalow
Built in 1950
Dual-fired central heating
Traditional operational fireplace
Bright and versatile sunroom
Generous private rear garden
Gated access with ample off-street parking
Convenient Abbeyleix location with easy access to local amenities and excellent regional road connections
Folio number LS52447F

Property Description

CBPM Real Estate is delighted to bring to the market this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom semi-detached bungalow, superbly positioned on Upper Rathmoyle Road, Abbeyleix. Built in 1950, the property extends to approximately 88.01 m² (947 sq. ft.), has a BER rating of F and benefits from dual-fired central heating.
Offering an exciting opportunity for purchasers looking for a home they can truly make their own, this traditional property provides well-proportioned accommodation together with excellent outdoor space (Folio number LS52447F). While the property would benefit from refurbishment and updating, it presents considerable potential to enhance the existing home and create a comfortable residence tailored to the new owner's individual style and requirements.

Internally, the accommodation offers a practical layout with plenty of natural light throughout. The living room is a particularly appealing space, featuring an operational traditional fireplace which provides an attractive focal point and adds to the character of the property.

The kitchen is generously proportioned, providing ample room for both kitchen and dining use and offering considerable scope for a future purchaser to redesign the space to suit modern-day living.

A further feature of the property is the sunroom, providing an additional bright and versatile living space overlooking the rear. With direct access to the outdoor area, this room offers excellent potential as a relaxed seating area, reading room or informal family space and provides a natural connection between the home and the generous rear garden.

The property comprises three bedrooms, each offering flexibility for a variety of needs, together with a family bathroom. The existing accommodation provides an excellent foundation from which to create a warm and inviting home while retaining the character of this traditional property.

One of the property's strongest features is undoubtedly the outdoor space. Gated vehicular access leads to a substantial private area to the rear, providing excellent off-street parking while also offering the potential to create a generous outdoor seating and entertainment area. Beyond this lies a long rear garden, providing valuable additional outdoor space with plenty of scope for landscaping, gardening, children's play areas or simply creating a private garden retreat.

The location further enhances the appeal of this property. Situated on Upper Rathmoyle Road in the popular heritage town of Abbeyleix, the property is within easy reach of the town centre and its excellent selection of everyday amenities, including shops, supermarkets, schools, cafés, healthcare services, recreational facilities and public transport connections.

Abbeyleix is particularly well positioned for those commuting throughout the Midlands and beyond. Portlaoise is approximately 15 minutes away by car, offering an extensive range of shopping, employment, educational and leisure amenities, together with Portlaoise Train Station and its regular rail connections. Durrow can be reached in approximately 10 minutes, Rathdowney in around 20 minutes, while Kilkenny City is approximately 35–40 minutes away. For those travelling further afield, Abbeyleix also enjoys convenient access to the M7 and M8 motorway network, providing excellent onward connectivity towards Dublin, Cork and Limerick.

Dublin is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes away, with Limerick City approximately 1 hour 20 minutes and Cork City approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
For those who enjoy the outdoors, Abbeyleix offers an abundance of local attractions and recreational amenities, including the renowned Abbeyleix Bog and its network of walking trails. The town is also known for its attractive streetscape, rich heritage and strong community atmosphere, making it a popular and welcoming place to call home.

Combining a convenient location with excellent regional connectivity, this property represents an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, investors or those searching for a refurbishment project with genuine potential. With three bedrooms, generous outdoor space, private parking and the opportunity to personalise and enhance the existing accommodation, Upper Rathmoyle Road offers the chance to create a wonderful home in a highly convenient Abbeyleix location.

Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the potential this property has to offer.

Accommodation

Entrance – 1.88m x 2.06m – Wood floor, light fitting, blinds
Hallway – 0.91m x 2.23m – Wood floor, light fitting
Living Room – 2.87m x 4.49m – Carpet & wood floor, light fitting, radiator cover, curtain & curtain pole, open fireplace, carved mantle
Kitchen / Dining Area – 7.48m x 3.71m – Lino flooring, ceiling fans with lights, curtain and curtain poles, blinds, fully fitted kitchen, tiled splashback
Bedroom 1 – 2.93m x 4.41m – Wood floor, light switch, curtain & curtion pole
Bathroom – 2.10m x 2.80m – Wood floor, light fitting, curtain & curtain pole, fitted corner bath, w.h.b. with vanity, w.c., electric shower, fitted mirror cabinet, storage cupboard
Bedroom 2 – 2.57m x 2.01m – Wood floor, light fitting, curtain & curtain pole, blind
Bedroom 3 – 3.52m x 2.39m – Wood floor, light fitting, curtain & curtain pole, blind
Sunroom – 3.23m x 2.04m – Wood floor, light f

BER Details

BER No. 106881311

Energy Performance Indicator: 0.00 kWh/m2/yr

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