GETTING TO GRIPS with a fast-changing property market is tricky, but we’re here to make things simpler.
Each week, we handpick a number of homes around a similar budget, to give you a snapshot of the property landscape at a particular price point.
This week, we’re looking at properties in Co Longford priced under €500,000.
This impressive 399 m² family home makes the most of the breathtaking views of Lough Gowna and includes a separate two-bed basement apartment. Sitting on one acre of beautifully landscaped gardens, the property offers spacious living with six bedrooms, five bathrooms and an expansive decking area perfect for outdoor entertaining. The ground floor features a sunlit open plan kitchen with living room, a sunroom and three bedrooms.
The first floor includes three more bedrooms, an office and a walk-in wardrobe. The property is ideal for remote working, with excellent broadband and a peaceful setting, and has commercial potential as a B&B or rental. Other highlights include a detached garage, underfloor heating, double-glazed windows and solid fuel/oil heating systems. Located just 20 minutes from Longford and 25 minutes from Cavan, it’s well connected with nearby train services to Dublin.
Heron is a spacious five-bed home on Rathcline Road set on a scenic .7 acre elevated site, just 1.5 km from the charming village of Lanesborough on the shores of Lough Ree. The property features five double bedrooms, four with en suite bathrooms and one located on the ground floor. With three reception rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, utility room and a detached garage, this home is ideal for family living or a potential B&B. The well-maintained gardens, extensive patio and composite decking offer a perfect outdoor space.
High-speed fibre broadband makes it ideal for remote working. Located near the River Shannon and Lough Ree, the area provides excellent recreational opportunities, including fishing, sailing and sports clubs. Schools, shops and medical services are within easy reach, with Longford town just 15 minutes away. This well positioned home is also convenient for commuting to Athlone, Dublin, Galway and beyond.
This charming family home, built in 1985, sits on a private site of two acres. It’s just 2.8 km from the motorway and a short drive from local amenities and Edgeworthstown train station. The property offers 190.m of spacious rooms, including four double bedrooms, three reception rooms, two bathrooms and an attached garage. The ground floor features a cosy reception room, a large dual-aspect living and dining area along with a well-equipped kitchen with granite countertops and scenic views of Carn Hill.
Upstairs, three of the four bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, with the main having an en suite bathroom. The home is finished to a high standard, featuring natural light throughout, triple and double-glazed windows, a tarmac driveway and beautifully maintained gardens with mature trees. The property includes oil and gas central heating, a septic tank and broadband, too. It is an ideal, turnkey family home in a peaceful and rural setting.
This charming and private three-bed bungalow sits on 23 acres of prime agricultural land. Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, the property offers privacy, character and various outbuildings including a car shed, hayshed and cattle handling facilities. The bungalow, recently updated and fully insulated, includes a living room with a stove, kitchen, three bedrooms and a shower room. Outdoors, there’s a large concrete yard, mature trees and a southwest-facing decking.
The well-maintained land is ideal for equestrian use or other ventures, with ample water supply and excellent fencing. Located just off the R198, it’s less than 15 minutes from Longford Town and an hour from Sligo, making it an ideal family home or holiday retreat. Additional features include PVC windows, oil and solid fuel heating, and further development potential.
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