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Price Comparison: What can I buy in Co Offaly for under €495,000?
From a three-bed in Portarlington to a six-bed in Tullamore.
THIS WEEK WE’RE heading to the midlands to find out what you could get for under €495k in today’s property market.
It can be hard to find the time to trawl through listings, so let us take a load off. If you’re looking to buy in Co Offaly, one of these houses may just tick all of the boxes.
Three-bed, bungalow, Portarlington – €335,000
This 170 m², three-bedder looks over the Garryhinch Woods and sits on about .6 of an acre just outside the town of Portarlington. The house is made up of an open plan living room with dining area that has a charming vaulted ceiling. The main bedroom has an en suite bathroom. There is also a lounge and a home office making it a great option for the remote worker.
The BER is C1, so there is potential to increase the rating. Outside, the driveway has ample space for a number of cars, while the gardens will keep anyone with green fingers happy. There is also a timber shed on the land for more storage.
Four-bed, detached, Tullamore – €399,000
Sitting on half an acre, just outside Tullmore town, this 198 m² home has great views of the Slieve Bloom mountains to the front and lots of space inside. From the gate and up the tarmac drive, there’s plenty of parking with a great garden to the back. Inside comprises four double bedrooms, two of which have en suite bathrooms.
As well as the kitchen/dining room, there are also two living rooms and a utility room along with a sunroom. There’s also a large shed that’s wired for electricity on the grounds, too. It’s a five minute drive to Tullamore and a short walk to Ballingar village for everyday essentials.
Six-bed, detached, Tullamore – €495,000
This large six-bed bungalow spans 278 m² and sits close to Clonad Wood near Tullamore. Surrounded by lawn, it sits on 1.5 acres and has a river passing by its back boundary. Inside comprises a hallway that leads to the sitting room and a larger open plan space for the kitchen dining area and another lounge. This then links to a conservatory.
There are currently five bedrooms in this home but the home office could make a sixth if needed. A utility room and a guest toilet completes the space. The converted attic space could easily be used as more storage or even a studio/exercise space. With a BER of B3 this is a cosy and energy efficient home that’s about 8km from Tullamore town.
Three-bed, detached, Tullamore – €340,000
This house in Ballintemple is a 152 m² cottage that sits in the countryside between Tullamore and Portarlington. Extended over the years, it has a big and bright lounge that leads to the back garden through French doors. Another unique feature is the mezzanine level that’s used as a fourth bedroom. Below is a second lounge. A kitchen and utility room also make up the ground floor.
Upstairs, the main bedroom has a dressing room that links to the en suite bathroom. Two more double bedrooms finish off the upper floor. The house sits in 1.2 acres with a detached garage, a poly tunnel and a shed on site as well as a container that’s currently a workshop. A patio from the extension makes outdoor dining a breeze.
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