Rose Cottage, 1 Woodlands, Castledermot, Co Kildare, R14 NA44
1 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€249,000 · 1 Bed · 1 Bath · 65m² · Detached
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €249,000, we cannot reliably position this property — only 1 comparable closed sale was found within 3.0km. 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 3.0km over the past 24 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 3.0km
19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnhill, Castledermot, Kildare, Kildare | 2024-10-25 | 74m² |
Transactions within a 3.0km radius and 24-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
Energy Efficiency Investment: The BER G rating indicates significant scope for improvement; upgrading from G to B2 would likely cost €10,000-€15,000 but could increase the property's value by €20,000-€25,000, offering a strong return on investment.
Size Efficiency: At 65m², this 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom detached property is compact, potentially limiting its appeal to larger families or those seeking more spacious accommodation compared to the broader market.
Value Optimization Potential: The current BER G rating suggests annual energy costs could be upwards of €2,000-€2,500; investing in insulation and heating upgrades to achieve a C rating could reduce these costs by €800-€1,000 annually and enhance marketability.
Hypothesis: Given the low BER rating, focusing capital expenditure on energy efficiency upgrades, such as external wall insulation (€6,000-€10,000) and a new boiler system (€3,000-€5,000), could elevate the property's appeal and achieve a premium above the current estimated value, potentially positioning it closer to the €270,000-€280,000 mark.
Amenities
Transport Connectivity: Access to public transport is limited; there are no direct Luas or DART stops serving Castledermot, with the nearest substantial rail links likely requiring travel to stations such as Kildare Town or Newbridge, impacting commuter convenience.
Local Services: While specific names are unavailable in the data, Castledermot typically offers essential local amenities such as primary schools, local shops, and perhaps a few cafes and public houses, catering to daily needs within a short drive.
Walkability Factor: The property's location in 'Woodlands' suggests a potentially residential setting, but detailed data on specific walking routes, pedestrian infrastructure, or nearby parks and playgrounds is absent, making an assessment of its walkability challenging.
Hypothesis: The limited direct public transport links from Castledermot to major urban centres suggest that the property's future value appreciation may be less influenced by commuter demand and more by local employment opportunities and the general rural appeal of County Kildare.
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.