Druids Cottage, Calary Lower, Kilmacanogue, Co. Wicklow, A98 H584
2 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
Price on request · 2 Bed · 2 Bath · 120m² · House
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
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 · 5mo 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.
No asking price is listed. The chart shows the verified closed sales distribution for 2 comparable properties — the core transaction band runs from .
This chart shows the verified closed sales distribution for comparable properties. It does not show your bid strategy.Same baseline as Market Position.
Statistical Confidence · Low
2
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Kindlestown Park, Greystones, Wicklow, Wicklow | 2025-12-12 | 72m² | |
| 6 Glenheron Grove, Glenheron, Greystones, Wicklow | 2025-10-09 | 96m² |
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
Significant BER Upgrade Cost: Upgrading the current G BER rating to a B2 would likely cost between €15,000-€20,000 but could increase the property's value by €25,000-€35,000, presenting a substantial investment opportunity.
Energy Cost Disparity: With a G BER rating, estimated annual energy costs are likely in the range of €2,500-€3,500, a stark contrast to the €1,000-€1,500 typical for similar-sized C-rated properties in the area.
Space Efficiency Analysis: The property offers 120.0m² with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, providing a reasonable layout but could be considered less space-efficient if the local market trends towards larger family homes.
Hypothesis: Given the G BER rating, the property's estimated value of €496,077 may not fully reflect the significant capital expenditure required for energy efficiency upgrades, suggesting that buyers may be discounting the property heavily based on future improvement costs, or that the current value is aspirational rather than reflective of immediate saleability.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: Calary Lower, Kilmacanogue, Co. Wicklow, is not directly served by DART, Luas, or specific Dublin Bus routes within immediate proximity, meaning public transport connectivity to Dublin city would likely involve complex multi-stage journeys and significant travel time.
Rural Lifestyle Amenities: The area offers proximity to natural amenities such as the Wicklow Mountains National Park and Devil's Glen, providing excellent opportunities for hiking and outdoor pursuits, contributing to a desirable rural lifestyle.
Local Service Access: While lacking extensive urban amenities, residents can access essential services in nearby villages such as Laragh or Roundwood, which typically offer local shops, post offices, and community centres, but major retail and healthcare facilities require travel to larger towns like Bray or Dublin.
Hypothesis: The property's location in Calary Lower, Co. Wicklow, while offering significant lifestyle benefits and natural beauty, presents a substantial challenge for regular commuting to Dublin via public transport, meaning its appeal is likely targeted towards a buyer prioritizing a rural lifestyle over urban connectivity, thus limiting its buyer pool and potentially impacting long-term capital appreciation compared to properties with better transport links.
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.