Huge unfinished house near Kilkenny border has eye opening auction price

A huge unfinished house just over the border in County Laois is coming up for auction at a comparatively tiny reserve price.

This house in Paddock, Mountrath, stretches to over 3,200 square feet, well over twice the size of the average home.

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It stands on an acre of grounds.

The home is going to be sold in an online auction, with the reserve price set at just €80,000, little more than the price of a site. The auctioneer is DNG Paul Kelly.

"Extending to c. 298 m2, and sitting on c.1 acre, this property is in a well-located area close to all amenities Mountrath has to offer including a town park with a playground on a riverside setting, a medical center, churches, and primary and secondary schools.

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"This property offers an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for a project to which they can add significant value. An ideal investment property for a builder or developer, with excellent potential to turn into a lovely home.

"With the M7 a few minute's drive and access to the National rail network via nearby Portlaoise this property is very accessible for commuters," the auctioneer said.