church cottage, shinrone, shinrone, co. offaly, r42 y611
2 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€75,000 · 1 Bed · 1 Bath · 120m² · Detached
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €75,000, we cannot reliably position this property — only 2 comparable closed sales were found within 5.0km. More local transactions are needed before the data can support a market position estimate.
2 closed sales nearby · 4mo recency · Low confidence · Property Price Register
Sources: PPR, SEAI, OPW, planning records.
Bid Model Unavailable
Not enough closed transaction data for this property.
We found 2 comparable transactions within 5.0km over the past 36 months. A minimum of 3 is required to derive a statistically reliable bid strategy. Purchasing a report is not available for this property.
This can happen for properties in lower-turnover areas or very specific property types. Check back as new transactions register on the Property Price Register, or search for a nearby comparable property.
Price Distribution Analysis
2 verified closed sales within 5.0km · 36 months. Filters broadened to increase sample size.
Asking price is positioned below the median transaction level, suggesting favourable entry conditions.
This chart shows where the asking price sits versus recent verified closed sales. It does not show your bid strategy.Same baseline as Market Position.
Statistical Confidence · Low
2
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
4 months
Data Freshness
Most recent sale age
±20%
Price Spread
How much prices vary
Low
Confidence Level
Sale prices in this area vary more than usual, so there is some uncertainty in the figures. Bid conservatively and in small increments.
Limited recent transaction volume reduces trend precision. Strategy remains anchored to closed-sale distribution.
PPR closed sales · size & time adjusted · no asking prices used
Supporting Evidence · 2 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Cottage, Shinrone, Offaly, Offaly | 2025-12-18 | — | |
| Woodville House, Boveen, Brosna Birr, Offaly | 2025-01-16 | — |
Transactions within a 5.0km radius and 36-month window.
Methodology
Closed sales time-adjusted to current market · size-weighted where floor area available · no asking prices or agent estimates used.
How adjustments work
- —Older sales inflated to current market level so stale data doesn't skew bands
- —Similar-sized properties weighted more heavily where floor area is known
- —Local price trends factored in when sufficient data exists; no artificial uplift otherwise
- —All figures from registered closed sales only — no asking prices, no agent estimates
Local Market Notes
Property Quality
Unknown Energy Performance: The BER rating is currently listed as SI_666 (Unknown); determining and improving this would be a priority, as 100% of properties in the 5km radius also lack a public BER, making it difficult to assess energy efficiency.
Details
- Unusual Configuration: At 120m² with only 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, this property is significantly larger than typical 1-bed homes and the median 3-bed configuration found in the 5km radius, suggesting potential for re-layout or specific buyer appeal.
- Upgrade Opportunity: Strategic BER improvements from an assumed low rating to B2 would likely cost €12,000-€20,000, but could increase property value by €25,000-€40,000, representing a significant investment return and attracting more buyers.
- Hypothesis: The property's large size for a 1-bedroom configuration, coupled with an unknown BER, suggests it could be an ideal candidate for a strategic renovation to reconfigure the layout for more bedrooms and achieve a higher energy rating, thereby unlocking significant latent value and broadening its market appeal.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: Shinrone primarily relies on car access; there are no specific direct Bus Éireann intercity services or train stations (closest would be Roscrea Train Station, approximately 15km away) serving the village directly, impacting non-car dependent commuting.
Details
- Essential Local Facilities: The village of Shinrone offers essential amenities including Shinrone National School, a local shop such as Ryans Centra Shinrone, and a pharmacy like Kelly's Pharmacy, providing convenience for daily needs within a short distance.
- Local Healthcare Access: Access to healthcare includes local GP clinics in Shinrone and nearby Roscrea, with Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe (approximately 40km) or Tullamore Regional Hospital (approximately 40km) serving as the main regional hospitals.
- Hypothesis: The property's location in a quiet, rural village like Shinrone, while lacking extensive public transport, offers a tranquil lifestyle with core community amenities within walking distance, appealing specifically to buyers prioritising peaceful living and local community over urban connectivity, potentially driving demand from those seeking a slower pace of life.
Derived from nearby closed-sale patterns.
Built on verified Irish public data
Property Price Register
625,000+ verified closed sales
SEAI
Building energy ratings & floor area
Office of Public Works
Flood zones, events & study areas
MyPlan.ie
Planning applications nationwide
Common Questions
Bid strategy figures are derived from the Property Price Register — Ireland's official record of closed residential sale prices, verified through stamp duty. Floor area data comes from the SEAI BER register. Flood exposure is cross-referenced against OPW CFRAM flood extent mapping and historical flood events. Planning activity is sourced from national planning application records via MyPlan.ie. No asking prices, no agent estimates, no automated valuations.