"Buhala", The Conoboro, Rathdowney, Laois

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Beds	3 beds
Price	Sold
Property Type	Cottage
Size	63.22 meters²
Energy Rating	BER-G
Refreshed on	Dec 13, 2023
Eircode	R32E0P9

Description

Anne-Louise Mitchell is especially glad to invite offers for this delightful slate-roofed cottage, affectionately known as “Buhala”. The entire property exudes an abundance of country charm and yet it is located only a two-minute drive from Rathdowney’s town centre. . Built pre-1940 and later extended, the internal floor area is about 63.22 m2 (680 sq ft) and includes three bedrooms (1 double-sized & 2 single-sized). A new occupier is likely to undertake renovation works at the outset. In the interim the house was enjoyably occupied until 2020, it is still habitable and a new flat roof was installed over the kitchen and bathroom extension during 2023. Set within maturing grounds of nearly 1.2 Acres, the site around the cottage was professionally re-designed in the early 2000's, resulting in a pretty landscape plan which includes a large sheltered lawn, an orchard of multiple varieties of fruit trees and a colourful wild flower meadow. A slated-roof gazebo with a limestone paved floor is ideal for enjoying the evening sun, as is the greenhouse with grape vines - however both structures have become overgrown in recent years and now require maintenance. Rathdowney is a small town of traditional character, located 30km south-west of Portlaoise and between the M7 and M8 motorways. The town contains a multitude of the essential modern amenities – there are 3 primary schools and one secondary school in the parish. Sports amenities such as G.A.A., all Churches, doctors surgeries, banks and a modern supermarket are all accessible by foot or by a short drive.

Accommodation

The roadside timber wicket gate, which is supported by capped stone piers, leads to a charming footpath and up to the front porch door, which is painted red. Inside the porch, the entrance door leads to the Sitting Room, which has a laminate floor and an open fireplace and cast iron surround. Also situated to the front of the house are two bedrooms - 1 single sized and 1 double sized. A 3rd (single sized) bedroom looks out over the back yard area. To the back of the house there is an extension which was constructed prior to 1962. The extension includes a kitchen with fitted units and electrical appliances and a timber back door. A bathroom with w.c. and "hot-press" adjoins the kitchen. A new roof was added to this part of the house in 2023. FLOOR AREA MEASUREMENTS: Front Porch: 1.82m x 1.12m Sitting Room: 3.40m x 4.42m Kitchen/Dining Room: 7.59m x 2.78m Bathroom: 2.5m x 2.78m Bedroom 1 (double) 2.88m x 4.42m Bedroom 2 (single): 3.25m x 4.42m Bedroom 3 (single): 3.25m x 2.18m

Features

• The orchard includes many varieties of annual fruits, which have abundant crop yields. These include many apple varieties (some very old), pears, plums, cherries and damsons. There are also two high-yielding quince trees. • Outdoor buildings include a metal container and a timber shed (in poor condition). Also an outdoor w.c. (in working order). • It is believed that the house was constructed about 100 years ago, using stone and mortar. The kitchen extension was added prior to 1963 and it built with mass concrete. • Windows are all timber framed and single glazed, with the front windows in a sliding sash style. (these windows are currently not operational). • Central heating is via a Grant (outdoor) oil burner. • The water supply and waste drainage are via the public mains system. • Freehold Title: Folio LS14167 (Area: 0.48 HA/ 1.185 Acres) • In 2008, full planning permission (plan ref 08/618) was granted by Laois County Council for the demolition of the existing extension to the rear of the house and the construction of a 2-storey extension, comprising of new living, kitchen, dining on ground floor and 3 bedrooms on the 1st floor (201m2 in area). Also, permission was granted for the construction of new outbuildings (54m2 and the relocation of the vehicular entrance (this permission has expired since). • As the property has been unoccupied for more than 2 years now, the renovation of the house should qualify for a Vacant Home Refurbishment Grant. • Secondary Schools are available in both Rathdowney and Portlaoise (and there are two female only secondary schools in Thurles).

BER Details

BER: G BER No.116856659 Energy Performance Indicator:812.64 kWh/m²/yr

Viewing Details

Viewing Details: All viewings are welcome and are by appointment. Please contact Anne-Louise Mitchell on (0505) 24000 / (087) 6888074, to arrange these viewings.

Description

Accommodation

Features

BER Details

BER: G BER No.116856659 Energy Performance Indicator:812.64 kWh/m²/yr

Viewing Details

Viewing Details: All viewings are welcome and are by appointment. Please contact Anne-Louise Mitchell on (0505) 24000 / (087) 6888074, to arrange these viewings.