The Convent, Leenane, Co. Galway, H91 V044
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€795,000 · 7 Bed · 7 Bath · 120m² · Detached
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €795,000, we cannot reliably position this property — no comparable closed sales were found within 1.5km. 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 0 comparable transactions within 1.5km over the past 18 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
0
Transactions Analysed
Within 1.5km
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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
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 Potential: The F BER rating indicates significant potential for energy efficiency upgrades; improving to a C rating could cost approximately €10,000-€15,000 but potentially increase property value by €18,000-€25,000.
High Bathrooms, Standard Size: With 7 bathrooms for 120m², this property offers an exceptionally high ratio of bathrooms to living space, suggesting a unique, potentially luxurious configuration but potentially at the expense of larger living or bedroom areas.
Upgrade Investment Needed: Given the F BER rating, immediate investment in insulation, heating systems, and glazing would be essential to improve comfort and reduce annual running costs, which could be estimated at €1,500-€2,000 higher annually compared to a C-rated property of similar size.
Hypothesis: The unusual configuration of 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms within a 120m² detached property in a rural setting strongly suggests a former institutional or specialized use (like a boutique guesthouse or retreat), and its market appeal will be heavily dictated by whether a buyer seeks to maintain this specific layout or undertake a costly reconfiguration to a more conventional family home.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: Leenane, Co. Galway is situated in a rural area with no direct mention of specific bus routes, train stations, Luas stops, or DART stations serving the immediate vicinity, indicating a reliance on private transport.
Rural Lifestyle Focus: Amenities such as specific schools, healthcare facilities, and major shopping centres are likely to be a significant drive away, requiring residents to travel to larger towns like Clifden or Galway city for comprehensive services.
Natural Recreation: The property's location in Leenane offers inherent lifestyle amenities through its proximity to natural landscapes, likely providing opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking and exploring Connemara National Park.
Hypothesis: The property's valuation is heavily influenced by its unique rural setting and the appeal of its specific features (7 beds/7 baths) rather than proximity to urban amenities, suggesting that its market is niche, likely attracting buyers prioritizing seclusion, natural beauty, and the potential for a bespoke hospitality venture over convenient access to standard services.
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.