Former Garda Station & Residence, Church Street, Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow, R93 VW73
1 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
Price on request · 7 Bed · 2 Bath · 193m² · Detached
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
We cannot reliably position this property — only 1 comparable closed sale was found within 5.0km. More local transactions are needed before the data can support a market position estimate.
Sources: PPR, SEAI, OPW, planning records.
Bid Model Unavailable
Not enough closed transaction data for this property.
We found 1 comparable transaction 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.
Statistical Confidence · Low
1
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
31 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 · 1 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomard, Leighlinsbridge, Co Carlow, Carlow | 2023-11-22 | 170m² |
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 Improvement Opportunity: Upgrading the F BER rating to a C2 could cost approximately €15,000-€20,000 and potentially increase the property's value by €25,000-€30,000, offering a significant return on investment.
Space Utilization: With 193m² and 7 bedrooms, this property offers substantial space, but the 2 bathrooms for 7 bedrooms may present a bottleneck for functionality and buyer appeal, potentially requiring an upgrade of at least €10,000-€15,000 per additional bathroom.
Value Optimization Needed: Given the F BER rating, immediate investment in insulation, heating systems, and window upgrades, estimated to cost €20,000-€30,000, is essential to improve energy efficiency and marketability.
Hypothesis: The unusual configuration of 7 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in this former official residence may be a significant factor limiting its appeal and value compared to more conventionally configured family homes, suggesting a need for substantial internal renovation to optimize space and meet modern expectations.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: Leighlinbridge has limited direct public transport links; the nearest significant public transport would likely involve travel to Carlow town for services such as Bus Éireann routes serving the region.
Local Services Availability: While specific amenities are not detailed, Leighlinbridge typically offers basic local services. For broader retail and healthcare, residents would likely rely on Carlow town, which is approximately 10km away.
Connectivity to Carlow: Travel to Carlow town is essential for comprehensive shopping (e.g., Fairgreen Shopping Centre), education (e.g., Carlow Institute of Technology), and healthcare (e.g., St. Luke's Hospital), requiring private transport or local bus connections.
Hypothesis: The property's location in Leighlinbridge, outside of a major urban centre, suggests that its value appreciation will be more closely tied to local infrastructure development in County Carlow and improved regional transport links rather than proximity to Dublin amenities.
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.