8 Cluain Ard, Sea Road, Arklow, Co. WicklowY14HK76
€349,000
3 Bed~3 Bath~98 m²~BER C
What you'll like:
- Desirable coastal location: Positioned just off the Sea Road on the north side of Arklow, placing you within easy walking distance of local amenities and beautiful coastal walks.
- Turnkey interior condition: Presented in excellent condition throughout with modern finishes, allowing buyers to move in immediately without undertaking any major refurbishment or repair works.
- Sunny south facing garden: Enjoys a private, mature south facing rear garden that is not overlooked, providing an ideal space for outdoor entertaining and family enjoyment.
- Off street parking convenience: Features a cobble lock driveway to the front, offering valuable off-street parking space for residents and visitors alike.
- Practical utility room: Includes a dedicated utility room plumbed for a washing machine and dryer with separate side access to the exterior.
- Generous floor area: Provides ninety-eight square metres of well-proportioned living space distributed across two functional levels to accommodate growing family needs.
- Ground floor convenience: Equipped with a handy guest water closet at ground floor level, adding practical functionality for families and visiting guests.
- Ensuite primary bedroom: Features a spacious primary bedroom complete with built-in wardrobes and a fully tiled private ensuite shower room.
- Multiple well sized bedrooms: Offers three generously proportioned bedrooms upstairs, all benefiting from built-in wardrobes and practical laminate flooring.
- Secure garden storage: Comes equipped with both a steel shed and a timber garden shed, providing ample secure storage for bicycles and outdoor equipment.
- Modern kitchen integration: The kitchen and dining area features fully fitted modern units with integrated appliances and direct patio access to the rear garden.
- Comfortable living room: The spacious living room includes a decorative fireplace with a gas fire and double glass panelled doors leading into the kitchen.
- Established residential development: Located within Cluain Ard, which is a popular, established neighbourhood known for its community feel and desirability.
- Commuter friendly connectivity: Positioned with convenient access to the nearby M11 motorway, facilitating straightforward travel commutes toward Dublin, Wicklow, and Wexford.
- Comprehensive local amenities: Within easy reach of local schools, major supermarkets, sporting facilities, and the vibrant amenities of Arklow town centre.
- Main services connection: Connected reliably to mains water and mains sewerage infrastructure, reducing the likelihood of private utility management complications.
- Gas fired central heating: Features a gas-fired central heating system to ensure warmth and efficient climate control throughout the winter months.
- Integrated home security: Fully fitted with a burglar alarm system, offering enhanced security and peace of mind for future occupants.
- Stable asking price: The recorded asking price history shows no price drops or increases, indicating a confident initial pricing strategy by the vendor.
- First time buyer appeal: The combination of size, turnkey condition, and location makes this an ideal purchase choice for first-time buyers and families.
But keep in mind:
- C energy rating: The property holds a C building energy rating, which means buyers should budget for potential future upgrades to improve energy efficiency.
- Energy performance indicator: The energy performance indicator sits at 185.14 kilowatt-hours per square metre per year, highlighting room for thermal insulation enhancements.
- Gas fire reliance: The living room relies on a gas fire insert, and buyers should verify its safety compliance and service history prior to purchase.
- Electric shower reliance: The ensuite bathroom features a Triton electric shower, which should be inspected for proper water pressure and heating element longevity.
- Shed condition check: The inclusion of a steel shed and timber garden shed requires buyers to inspect both structures for signs of damp or structural wear.
- Boundary fence verification: Buyers should thoroughly verify the exact legal boundaries of the south facing rear garden with their solicitor against the folio map.
- Parking space limits: The cobble-lock front driveway appears sized for limited vehicles, so multi-car households should assess whether it meets their daily parking needs.
- Upstairs bathroom layout: The main family bathroom includes an overhead shower on a bath, which might be less convenient for household members preferring walk-in setups.
- Plumbing connection checks: The dedicated utility room has exterior side access, meaning buyers should inspect exterior door seals and weatherproofing against moisture ingress.
- Glazing thermal check: Buyers should verify the age and thermal efficiency rating of the window and patio door double glazing across both floors.
- Attic insulation audit: The listing does not detail attic insulation depths, so purchasers should commission a surveyor to inspect roof space thermal retention levels.
- Development management fees: Buyers must investigate whether the Cluain Ard development has an active residents association or mandatory estate management service charges.
- Local traffic patterns: Proximity to the Sea Road and M11 links can create local peak-hour traffic surges, which commuters should test during busy morning periods.
- Future expansion limits: Given the established semi-detached layout and garden proportions, any future rear or side extensions would require careful planning permission review.
- Appliance lifespan uncertainty: Integrated kitchen appliances are included in the sale, and buyers should confirm their functional working condition before closing contracts.
- Sewerage connection verification: While mains services are listed, buyers' legal representatives should confirm clear connection records and check for shared drainage liabilities.
- Boiler age and service: The gas-fired central heating boiler's age and past maintenance records should be professionally verified to guard against unexpected replacement costs.
- Alarm system servicing: The integrated alarm panel requires verification of functionality and possible code reprogramming or monitoring contract renewals upon moving in.
- Ventilation and condensation: Fully tiled bathrooms and wet areas should be inspected for adequate extractor fan ventilation to prevent long-term mold accumulation risks.
- Lack of property type detail: The official property type classification was omitted in initial data, so buyers should confirm the exact legal tenure and freehold status.
Price positioning
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- The asking price appears slightly conservative when evaluated against recent recorded transactions within the same residential development, where similar properties have changed hands at higher figures ranging up to three hundred eighty thousand euros, suggesting an initial under-valuation strategy to generate competitive interest.
- Valuation upward signals include the property's excellent turnkey condition, a private south-facing rear garden, off-street parking, and a desirable location on the north side of Arklow close to coastal amenities, schools, and transport links.
- Factors that could support or push the final price beyond the initial asking level include strong demand from first-time buyers and growing families competing for well-maintained homes, which frequently drives competitive bidding well past initial list prices in established estates.
- Potential risks that might undermine this pricing level include the C energy rating, which could prompt buyers to factor in future retrofit costs, alongside broader macroeconomic shifts that may influence buyer borrowing power and local market activity.
Build Analysis
What we know from similar construction types
- The property is a three-bedroom semi-detached residence extending to approximately 98 square metres, featuring a standard layout with an entrance hall, living room, kitchen/dining area, utility, guest WC, three bedrooms (one ensuite), and a main family bathroom.
- The house benefits from a gas-fired central heating system, mains water and sewerage, and double-glazed windows, which are typical for properties in established developments of this type.
- A buyer should investigate the condition of the gas boiler, the efficacy of the attic and wall insulation, and verify whether any alterations have been made to the original layout.
- The presence of external steel and timber garden sheds should be checked for structural integrity and compliance with local planning regulations if applicable.
Heating cost*
Estimated expense to heat this property every year
- Estimated annual heating cost: 1,200 to 1,600 euro.
- Explanation: Based on a floor area of 98 square metres and a C energy rating with gas-fired central heating, energy consumption will be moderate compared to higher-rated new builds, but usage will vary depending on lifestyle and fuel price fluctuations.
Environmental checks
Area-level evidence and things to investigate
Air quality
Nearby sites
Landfills
None foundWaste facilities
None foundIndustrial facilities
None foundNearby infrastructure
Mobile phone masts
None foundOverhead electricity lines
None foundUnderground electricity cables
None foundFlood Safe
8/10Water overflow reports to follow up
- The property is located within a short distance of mapped river and coastal flood zones, indicating that surrounding low-lying parts of Arklow experience proximity to flood hazards.
- Despite the nearby presence of mapped hazard areas, the specific location sits outside these zones, offering a reasonable degree of separation from immediate overflow risks.
- Standard surface water management and local drainage considerations remain prudent during intense rainfall events, as is common for many residential developments in coastal towns.
Recent Local Sales
Verified residential transactions published in the previous five years
Sales on the same street or estate
9 CLUAIN ARD, ARKLOW, WICKLOW
- Sale date
- Declared sale price
- €365,000.00
58 CLUAIN ARD, SEA RD, ARKLOW
- Sale date
- Declared sale price
- €380,000.00
35 CLUAIN ARD, SEA RD, ARKLOW
- Sale date
- Declared sale price
- €355,000.00
60 CLUAIN ARD, SEA RD, ARKLOW
- Sale date
- Declared sale price
- €355,000.00
98 CLUAIN ARD, SEA RD, ARKLOW
- Sale date
- Declared sale price
- €244,996.00
Recent sales in the wider Arklow area
51 LIAM MELLOWS AVE, ARKLOW, WICKLOW
- Sale date
- Declared sale price
- €250,000.00
37 THE PINES, ARKLOW, WICKLOW
- Sale date
- Declared sale price
- €376,067.00
7 WOODLANDS DR, LAMBERTON, ARKLOW
- Sale date
- Declared sale price
- €310,000.00
94 ST PETERS PLACE, ARKLOW, WICKLOW
- Sale date
- Declared sale price
- €267,000.00
BALLYGAHAN LOWER, AVOCA, ARKLOW
- Sale date
- Declared sale price
- €289,000.00
Source: Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA), Residential Property Price Register (PPR). Matching uses address information published by the PPR rather than measured map distance. It may omit nearby properties on differently named streets.
Last Sale
A confidently matched previous PPR transaction for this property
No confidently matched previous sale was found in the Property Price Register.
Buyer fees*
Associated expenses guide
- Estimated stamp duty: €3,490 — 1% of €349,000.
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Based on the asking price shown on this page, using standard residential stamp-duty rates. No adjustments are made for VAT, reliefs, mixed-use property or additional land. The final purchase price and your circumstances may change the amount payable.
- Solicitor legal fees: approximately 1,500 to 3,000 euro plus outlay and VAT.
- Land registration fees: approximately 400 to 800 euro depending on property value and registration type.
- Property valuation fees: approximately 150 to 350 euro.
- Surveyor fees: approximately 400 to 800 euro depending on the depth of the structural survey.
- Annual home insurance: approximately 350 to 650 euro depending on the level of cover and policy add-ons.
Forum Talk
What people are saying about this area
- Local residents frequently highlight the Sea Road area in Arklow as one of the more desirable residential locations due to its proximity to the coast and local amenities.
- Community discussions often note that properties on the north side of Arklow benefit from convenient access to the M11, making it a popular choice for commuters heading towards Dublin.
- Prospective buyers in local forums regularly mention high demand for turnkey three-bedroom semi-detached homes in established estates like Cluain Ard.
- Recent discussions regarding the local property market emphasize the appeal of amenities within walking distance, including schools, supermarkets, and coastal walking routes.
LifeFit Assessment
How well this property may suit your lifestyle
Family
7 areas- Young Children8/10
The property features three generously proportioned bedrooms, a secure private south-facing rear garden, and an established residential setting close to local schools and amenities, making it very suitable for families with young children.
- Teenagers7/10
With three bedrooms, separate living spaces, and proximity to town amenities and transport links, teenagers have adequate personal space and reasonable independence, though the 98 m² floor area may feel somewhat compact as they grow.
- Multi-generational Living4/10
A semi-detached layout of 98 m² with three bedrooms and one main reception room offers limited privacy and separation for multi-generational households.
- Single Buyers8/10
Priced at €349,000 and presented in turn-key condition, this property represents a solid entry or step-up option for single buyers wanting a modern home with good commuting links via the nearby M11.
- Couples9/10
Provides excellent space for couples looking to start a family or needing a home office setup, benefiting from modern finishes, off-street parking, and a convenient location.
- Empty Nesters7/10
Manageable size and low-maintenance features suit empty nesters looking to downsize while retaining enough room to host visiting family.
- Retirees6/10
While the property is in a popular residential development close to town amenities, it is a two-storey semi-detached house with stairs, which may require consideration for long-term retirement living.
Work
3 areas- Remote Working7/10
The three-bedroom layout allows one of the rooms to be easily adapted as a dedicated home office for remote working.
- Hybrid Commuting8/10
Convenient access to the nearby M11 motorway provides reliable transport links for hybrid commuters traveling to Dublin, Wicklow, or Wexford.
- Retired6/10
Suitability for retirees depends on comfort with a two-storey layout, but the accessible location near town amenities is a strong advantage.
Practical
8 areas- Ageing in Place5/10
The presence of stairs and a standard two-storey layout means modifications might be needed for long-term ageing in place.
- Low Maintenance8/10
Presented in excellent, turn-key condition throughout with a cobble-lock drive and manageable garden sizes, minimizing immediate upkeep.
- Secure Gated Entry3/10
The property is in an open residential development rather than a secure gated community, though it is fully alarmed.
- Minimalist Design6/10
Offers clean, modern interiors with a functional layout, though it follows a traditional semi-detached layout rather than minimalist open-plan architecture.
- Flexible Floor Plans6/10
Standard three-bedroom semi-detached layout with distinct living and kitchen spaces, offering limited major layout flexibility.
- Heritage Home2/10
This is a modern, established development residence rather than a period or heritage home.
- Ecological Setup5/10
Holds a C BER rating, meaning buyers may want to investigate potential energy efficiency upgrades in the future.
- Outdoor areas8/10
Benefits from a private, south-facing rear garden that is not overlooked, complete with a steel shed, timber shed, and an off-street cobble-lock front driveway.
Interests
9 areas- Gardening6/10
Features a private south-facing rear garden with a steel shed and timber garden shed, offering a great blank canvas for keen gardeners.
- Walking8/10
Proximity to local coastal walks and Arklow town amenities makes this an ideal location for walking enthusiasts.
- Gym6/10
Access to local sporting and leisure facilities in Arklow supports gym and fitness routines, though local options should be verified.
- Cycling6/10
The surrounding area provides manageable routes for cycling, though main road connectivity should be assessed for safety.
- Golf6/10
Arklow and the surrounding County Wicklow region offer access to golf courses nearby.
- Fishing6/10
Coastal and river access nearby provides opportunities for fishing enthusiasts to explore local spots.
- Horse Riding5/10
Equestrian facilities are available regionally in County Wicklow, though local stables should be independently verified.
- Water Sports7/10
The coastal location near the Sea Road offers good proximity for those interested in sea-based water sports and activities.
- Entertaining8/10
A well-appointed kitchen/dining area with patio doors leading to a sunny south-facing rear garden makes this home well-suited for hosting and entertaining.
Lifestyle
5 areas- Quiet Living7/10
Located in a mature, established development just off the Sea Road, offering a relatively peaceful residential environment while remaining close to town.
- Rural Living3/10
This is a suburban development property rather than a rural or country setting.
- Village Living6/10
Positioned on the north side of Arklow with good access to local shops and community facilities, giving a balanced suburban-town feel.
- Coastal Living8/10
Situated just off the Sea Road, the property enjoys close proximity to beautiful coastal walks and the coastline.
- Urban Living5/10
While close to Arklow town centre and local amenities, it is fundamentally a suburban housing estate rather than an urban center.
Social
6 areas- Café Culture6/10
Arklow town centre offers local cafes and eateries within easy reach of the property.
- Community Involvement7/10
Located in an established, popular residential development with a strong sense of community and proximity to local groups.
- Nightlife5/10
Nightlife options are primarily centered around local pubs and venues in Arklow town rather than a bustling city center.
- Health/Wellness groups6/10
Local community and leisure facilities support health and wellness activities, though specific group availability should be checked.
- Networking Opportunities5/10
Networking options are more limited locally, though commuting access via the M11 opens up broader professional hubs.
- Tech-Hub Connectivity5/10
Buyers should verify local broadband speeds and fiber availability to ensure robust tech-hub connectivity for remote tech work.
Listing information
- Agent
- Sherry FitzGerald Arklow
- Phone
- 040 232 367
- Current status
- active
- Published on HouseDelve
- 9 November 2026
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