Valleymount Neighbourhood Guide
Wicklow
About Valleymount
Valleymount is a small rural village in west County Wicklow, on the eastern shore of Poulaphouca Reservoir and close to the Wicklow–Kildare border. It has a peaceful, scenic character, with broad mountain and lakeside views, scattered homes and farmland rather than an urban settlement pattern. Daily life is quiet and car-dependent, although Blessington provides most everyday shopping, services and secondary-school facilities roughly 10 kilometres away. Valleymount has a local primary school, while older pupils generally travel towards Blessington or other nearby towns for post-primary education. Bus services are limited compared with the Dublin commuter belt, so residents normally rely on cars for commuting, with access towards Blessington, Naas and Dublin via the N81 and regional roads. The village pub provides an important social focus, while nearby Blessington offers supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, healthcare and additional services. Outdoor recreation is a major attraction, including walking, fishing, boating and scenic drives around Poulaphouca Reservoir, with the Wicklow Mountains and places such as Hollywood, Lacken and Glendalough within reach. Valleymount is best suited to people seeking a rural community and easy access to open countryside rather than a large choice of shops, nightlife or public transport.
Property Market in Valleymount
Based on 6 properties for sale in Valleymount
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Valleymount
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Valleymount and surrounding rural communities.
Co-educational post-primary school serving Blessington and the surrounding west Wicklow area.
Nearby post-primary option offering broad second-level education and further-study pathways.
Primary school option in Blessington, serving families seeking an equality-based education setting.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional route linking Blessington with Tallaght, Dublin and west Wicklow approaches.
Local road connection from Valleymount towards Blessington and the N81.
Limited nearby bus connections, with fuller services generally accessed in Blessington.
Local interchange for routes towards Dublin, Naas and surrounding towns.
Nearest practical rail connection, reached by road for services towards Dublin and Kildare.
Amenities
Well-known country pub and restaurant in Ballymore Eustace, serving food and drinks.
Scenic reservoir offering fishing, waterside views, boating and opportunities for countryside recreation.
Nearby centre for supermarkets, cafés, pharmacies, banks and everyday household services.
Historic estate near Blessington with gardens, walks, visitor attractions and cultural events.
Public library providing books, study facilities, events and community services.
Popular local walking area with reservoir views and accessible outdoor recreation.
Nearby primary healthcare and pharmacy services are concentrated in Blessington.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting community sport and youth participation.
Village venue used for local meetings, activities and community events.
Established nearby club offering Gaelic games, coaching and community activities.
Local golf club providing a course, clubhouse and recreational membership.
Traditional local meeting place serving the village community and visiting rural travellers.
Properties For Sale near Valleymount
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