Cottage On C. 17.43 Acres Granabeg Upper, Valleymount, Co. Wicklow, W91 RPH9
2 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€295,000 · 2 Bed · 1 Bath · 80m² · Detached
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €295,000, 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 · 8mo 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 of comparable sales, 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
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hubbards Cottage, Knocknadroose, Valleymount, Wicklow | 2023-10-27 | 91m² | |
| Annacarney, Valleymount, Wicklow, Wicklow | 2025-10-02 | 83m² |
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
BER Energy Cost: With a BER rating of SI_666 (likely poor, equivalent to E or F), annual energy costs could be approximately €1,800-€2,200, significantly higher than a B-rated property of similar size.
Upgrade Investment Opportunity: Upgrading the BER from SI_666 to a B2 rating could cost €8,000-€12,000, potentially increasing property value by €15,000-€20,000 and reducing annual energy costs to €800-€1,200.
Compact Living: At 80m², the property offers a compact living space with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, which is modest for a rural setting with substantial land, potentially limiting appeal to larger families.
Hypothesis: The current BER rating suggests a significant opportunity for value enhancement through energy efficiency upgrades, which could unlock a higher rental yield or resale value by aligning with evolving buyer preferences for sustainable and lower-cost homes.
Amenities
Remote Connectivity: The property's rural location means no direct bus routes, Luas, or DART stations serve the immediate area, with the nearest public transport likely requiring a significant journey to access.
Limited Local Services: Specific schools, major shopping centres, and healthcare facilities are not detailed for Valleymount, suggesting a reliance on travel to nearby towns for essential services and retail.
Rural Lifestyle Focus: The primary amenity is the c. 17.43 acres of land, offering significant potential for private recreation, gardening, or agricultural use, catering to a specific lifestyle preference over urban convenience.
Hypothesis: The lack of readily available public transport and urban amenities in Valleymount indicates that this property appeals to a buyer prioritizing a secluded rural lifestyle and self-sufficiency, willing to trade convenience for space and tranquility.
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 flood extent mapping (CFRAM fluvial + NCFHM coastal) and historical flood events. Planning activity is sourced from the National Planning Application Database via MyPlan.ie — merged Local Authority planning registers from the Department of Housing. No asking prices, no agent estimates, no automated valuations.