Four Mile House Neighbourhood Guide
Roscommon
About Four Mile House
Four Mile House is a small rural locality in County Roscommon, positioned between Roscommon town and Strokestown and surrounded by farmland and scattered homes. It has a quiet, community-oriented character, with everyday services generally reached by car in nearby villages and towns rather than within the settlement itself. Roscommon town provides the broadest choice of schools, supermarkets, healthcare, cafés, pubs and professional services, while Strokestown offers additional shopping and historic attractions. Local primary-school provision is available in the surrounding parishes, with secondary education and further services concentrated in Roscommon and nearby towns. The area is well suited to residents who value space, countryside and a slower pace, although a car is normally essential for commuting and errands. Road access is centred on the regional and local routes linking Four Mile House with the N61, Roscommon, Strokestown and surrounding villages; rail services are available from Roscommon and nearby Strokestown stations. Recreation is strongly connected to GAA, local community activities and the wider county’s walking, fishing and heritage amenities, including Strokestown Park and Lough Key Forest Park within the broader region.
Property Market in Four Mile House
Based on 5 properties for sale in Four Mile House
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Four Mile House
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Four Mile House and surrounding rural communities.
Primary school serving Strokestown and nearby villages, approximately a short drive away.
Secondary school in Roscommon town offering post-primary education for boys.
Established secondary school in Roscommon town providing post-primary education for girls.
Mixed post-primary school serving Roscommon and the wider surrounding area.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional connection towards Roscommon town, Athlone, Boyle and the wider road network.
Routes linking Four Mile House with Strokestown, Tulsk, Ballagh and neighbouring communities.
Train station with services on the Dublin–Westport/Ballina railway line, south-east of Four Mile House.
Nearby station providing access to the Dublin–Westport/Ballina rail corridor.
Regional bus connections available in Roscommon town, with limited rural coverage locally.
Amenities
Historic town-centre hotel with dining and hospitality facilities in nearby Strokestown.
Popular hotel and dining venue serving the wider north Roscommon and Leitrim area.
Main nearby centre for supermarkets, cafés, pubs, banks, services and everyday shopping.
Public library offering books, study facilities, events and community services in Roscommon town.
Public leisure facility with fitness and swimming amenities near Roscommon town.
Historic estate, gardens and museum offering walks and visitor attractions near Strokestown.
Large forest recreation destination with trails, activities and lake scenery near Boyle.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club central to sporting and community life in the area.
Established nearby club providing Gaelic football and community sporting activities.
Roscommon town GAA club offering Gaelic games for juvenile and adult members.
Local venue supporting activities, classes, meetings and community events.
Wider commercial centre providing trades, professional services, retailers and hospitality venues.
Properties For Sale near Four Mile House
Nearby Areas
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