Small derelict house in Co Carlow hits the market for €210,000

The property in Carlow Town has sat vacant for over two years

River Run, Mortarstown Upper, Carlow Town. Photo: Daft.ie

The property sits on over one acre of ground. Photo: Daft.ie

The house currently stands derelict. Photo: Daft.ie

The property overlooks the River Barrow and the Hills of Killeshin. Photo: Daft.ie

The house has three bedrooms and one bathroom. Photo: Daft.ie

thumbnail: River Run, Mortarstown Upper, Carlow Town. Photo: Daft.ie
thumbnail: The property sits on over one acre of ground. Photo: Daft.ie
thumbnail: The house currently stands derelict. Photo: Daft.ie
thumbnail: The property overlooks the River Barrow and the Hills of Killeshin. Photo: Daft.ie
thumbnail: The house has three bedrooms and one bathroom. Photo: Daft.ie
Aisling Bolton-Dowling

A small derelict house in Co Carlow that has stood vacant for over two years has hit the market for a pricey €210,000.

While that seems to be expensive for a house that stands in a derelict state, the property in River Run, Mortarstown Upper in Carlow Town does come with the opportunity to avail of the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant.

The house has three bedrooms and one bathroom. Photo: Daft.ie

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As this three-bedroom, one-bathroom house is in a derelict state and has been vacant for over two years, the prospective buyer may be able to qualify for the grant if they are hoping to turn the property into their permanent home or a rental property.

If successful in their application, a grant of up to €50,000 is available to help with the refurbishment costs of the home.

The house currently stands derelict. Photo: Daft.ie

This property could be transformed into a fabulous family home if you had the money and the time to invest in refurbishing the current structure. As it sits on over one acre of ground, there is also the possibility of extending the dwelling with planning permission.

The property sits on over one acre of ground. Photo: Daft.ie

Due to the property being on an elevated site, there are also stunning, uninterrupted views of the River Barrow and the Hills of Killeshin.

The property overlooks the River Barrow and the Hills of Killeshin. Photo: Daft.ie

The property is also located within walking distance of Carlow Town Centre. It sits on the Carlow/ Kilkenny Road, a walking distance to the John Tyndall Secondary School, the SETU Carlow campus and near town link bus routes.

It is a 15 minute walk to Carlow Town Centre and the M9 is just a five minute drive away.

The property has been listed by June Doran Properties for €210,000.