PICTURES: Chance of revival for derelict Laois town centre site

A town centre site in Stradbally which is on the Derelict Sites Register has come on the market with an opportunity for a major redevelopment. The old derelict townhouses on the main street are set on 0.37 of an acre. CONTINUE READING BELOW PHOTO

The property, which features original stonework, is zoned town centre and for mixed use development. The existing townhouses are just over 2,220 sq ft and are in need of major refurbishment. There is a large spacious walled in garden to the rear accessed through an archway between the townhouses.

It is being brought to the market by Clement Herron Real Estate who say the sale presents “a redevelopment opportunity” and that the subject site is not suitable for "land banking". It is on the market with a guide price of €150,000.

Laois County Council intends to retain the property on the Derelict Sites register until it has been redeveloped.

“The purchaser shall have 6 months of the date of signing of contracts to lodge an application with the local authority for full planning permission for the erection of a dwellinghouse/apartment and all ancillary services on the property for sale herein. There will also be timelines inserted into the contracts for when works should begin and when they should be completed by,” the selling agent said.

The property is serviced with mains water and sewerage and has a BER rating of G.