Newtown, Coole, Co. Westmeath, MullingarN91KW10
€280,000
3 Bed~1 Bath~94 m²~BER E
What you'll like:
- Generous site size: The property sits on an approximate 0.4-acre mature site, offering ample outdoor space for gardening, recreation, and potential future outdoor projects.
- Detached block garage: Features a substantial detached block-built garage measuring 7.056m x 4.725m with a roller door and power supply, ideal for secure parking and workshops.
- Separate fuel shed: Includes a dedicated detached block-built fuel shed with power points and lighting, providing practical storage for solid fuels, firewood, and garden tools.
- Proximity to village: Superbly located just 0.5km from Coole village, allowing convenient walking access to local day-to-day amenities, shops, and community services.
- Essential local services: The nearby village features a pharmacy, primary school, post office, and a comprehensive Health Centre providing GP, dental, and physiotherapy services.
- Reliable public transport: Serviced by regular regional bus routes and local link services connecting residents directly to major hubs like Mullingar and Castlepollard.
- Proportionate accommodation: Offers three well-proportioned bedrooms and a practical open-plan sitting and dining room layout, totaling approximately 94.32 square meters of comfortable living space.
- Included appliances: The sale includes major kitchen appliances such as a dishwasher, fridge freezer, washing machine, and gas cooker, adding convenience for immediate move-in.
- Outdoor recreational access: Positioned within easy reach of local lakes, rivers, and Tullynally Castle gardens, making it an excellent spot for water sports and fishing enthusiasts.
- Accessible commuter links: Situated approximately 16km from the M4 motorway, facilitating straightforward driving commutes to Dublin in around fifty minutes for working professionals.
- Secure front boundary: Features walled-in front gardens and a tidy tarmac driveway, enhancing initial curb appeal and providing safe off-street parking for multiple vehicles.
- Established maturity: Built circa 1965, the property benefits from established boundaries and a mature rural setting that newly developed housing estates typically lack.
- Functional kitchen layout: The fitted kitchen includes soft-close drawers and tiled splashbacks, connecting smoothly via an arch window to the main open-plan living and dining areas.
- Comfortable bathroom setup: The fully tiled bathroom features a practical shower cubicle fitted with a Triton T90XR electric shower unit for reliable hot water delivery.
- Stable asking price: The recorded asking price has remained stable at €280,000 without upward revisions, suggesting a straightforward pricing strategy from the selling side.
- Secondary school buses: Dedicated post-primary school transport routes serve the area, making the location practical for families with teenagers attending nearby secondary schools.
- Local sporting amenities: Close proximity to local sports facilities, playgrounds, and community centers supports an active family lifestyle within a friendly rural community framework.
- Natural light throughout: The sitting and dining room features a two-window front aspect, ensuring good natural daylight filters into the main family living space daily.
- Dual heating potential: Combines modern oil-fired central heating with a traditional solid fuel fireplace in the sitting room, providing flexible heating options during colder months.
- Clear development boundaries: The mature site layout provides clear physical boundaries, minimizing boundary disputes and making future landscaping or property maintenance straightforward to manage.
But keep in mind:
- Poor BER rating: The property carries a low E Building Energy Rating, indicating poor thermal efficiency that will likely require substantial insulation upgrades and window improvements.
- Aged construction era: Built circa 1965, buyers should budget for thorough structural surveys to check for aging electrical wiring, old plumbing, and potential hidden damp issues.
- Septic tank inspection: The drainage relies on a private septic tank system, requiring the buyer to verify its registration status, current condition, and compliance with environmental regulations.
- Single bathroom constraint: Features only one bathroom serving all three bedrooms, which may cause household bottlenecks and could warrant future extension or reconfiguration plumbing expenses.
- Oil heating dependency: Relies partly on oil-fired central heating, exposing the household to fluctuating fossil fuel prices and necessitating regular boiler servicing and maintenance checks.
- Potential attic insulation: Given the 1960s construction date, buyers should inspect the attic space to confirm adequate modern insulation depths and proper roof ventilation setups.
- Window thermal performance: Older window installations may need replacement to improve the current E energy rating and reduce domestic heating bills over the longer term.
- Electrical system review: The original 1965 electrical installation may not meet modern power load demands, making a comprehensive electrical safety audit an essential pre-purchase requirement.
- Surface water drainage: Buyers should inspect the tarmac driveway and surrounding garden slopes to ensure proper surface water runoff away from the bungalow foundations.
- Rural internet speeds: Depending on exact local infrastructure, broadband connectivity speeds should be independently verified by the buyer if remote working is a primary requirement.
- Maintenance of outbuildings: Both the detached garage and fuel shed will require periodic roof, wall, and timber maintenance to prevent weather-related deterioration over coming years.
- Solid fuel emissions: Utilizing the solid fuel fireplace contributes to indoor particulate emissions, meaning chimneys must be professionally swept and inspected before regular seasonal usage.
- Water supply verification: Although serviced by mains water, buyers should verify local water pressure consistency and check for any historical supply interruptions in this rural area.
- Limited secondary storage: Built-in storage is relatively minimal beyond the hot-press, meaning buyers may need to invest in freestanding wardrobes or attic storage solutions.
- Kitchen modernization scope: While functional, the kitchen fittings may require future aesthetic and functional updates to match contemporary buyer preferences and appliance integrations.
- Proximity road noise: Situated on a connector road near the village, buyers should evaluate potential daytime traffic volume and vehicle speeds passing the front boundary.
- Boundary fence checks: Buyers should have their legal representative thoroughly examine the title maps to confirm exact ownership and maintenance responsibilities for all boundary walls.
- Future retrofit costs: Achieving a high BER rating from an E grade will demand significant capital investment in heat pumps, external insulation, and renewable energy systems.
- Pest prevention diligence: Mature rural surroundings mean outbuildings and garden areas should be checked for signs of pests seeking shelter during colder winter months.
- Local planning restrictions: Any future plans to extend the 94.32 square meter footprint will need careful navigation of local rural housing planning guidelines and county regulations.
Price positioning
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- The asking price appears somewhat elevated relative to the broad market baseline given the poor energy efficiency rating, which will likely require immediate capital expenditure to upgrade insulation and heating systems for modern comfort standards.
- Valuation signals present a mixed picture where the generous half-acre site, detached block garage, and convenient village proximity support the quoting figure, whereas the dated 1965 build standard and single bathroom create downward pricing pressure.
- Market support for this quoting figure relies heavily on continued buyer demand for rural homes with manageable footprints and excellent outbuildings, while potential underperformance could stem from stringent lending criteria regarding low energy ratings.
- The stable asking-price history without reductions indicates firm seller expectations, suggesting that negotiations may offer limited flexibility unless prospective buyers can leverage the substantial modernization costs required for the property.
Build Analysis
What we know from similar construction types
- The property is a detached bungalow built circa 1965, spanning approximately 94.32 square meters.
- Given its age, a buyer should investigate the status of the roof insulation, wall insulation, and double glazing, as these are common areas for heat loss in mid-20th-century homes.
- The property relies on a septic tank and mains water, so a buyer should verify the condition, capacity, and registration/compliance of the private sewage system.
- The presence of outbuildings, including a detached block-built garage and fuel shed, offers useful utility space, but a buyer should check that these structures comply with local planning permissions.
Retrofit Cost*
Possible renovating / insulating expenditure
- The property has a poor BER rating of E, which indicates significant thermal inefficiency and high potential energy use.
- A comprehensive deep retrofit to bring this circa 1965 bungalow up to a modern energy efficiency standard (such as a BER rating of B2 or better) would typically cost between 35,000 and 50,000 euros, depending on the scope of works required.
- Estimated works would likely include external wall insulation or cavity wall upgrades, attic insulation, upgrading windows and external doors to high-performance double or triple glazing, and potentially replacing or modernizing the heating system with a heat pump or high-efficiency boiler once the thermal envelope is improved.
Heating cost*
Estimated expense to heat this property every year
- Estimated annual heating cost: EUR 2,200 to EUR 2,800.
- Explanation: The property has a floor area of approximately 94 square meters and an inefficient BER rating of E. Given that it relies on oil-fired central heating alongside a solid fuel fireplace, the low energy efficiency means higher energy consumption to maintain indoor temperatures.
Pollution Safe
9/10Environmental situation to investigate
- The property is located in a predominantly rural agricultural setting in Coole, appearing largely free from major industrial pollution concerns or large-scale waste facilities.
- Any potential environmental considerations, such as the local septic tank system typical of rural properties, should be inspected and verified by a qualified professional during the due diligence process.
Flood Safe
8/10Water overflow reports to follow up
- The deterministic map evidence shows no mapped flood areas directly affecting this specific location near Coole village.
- The property benefits from a relatively elevated mature site position sitting approx 0.5km outside the village core.
- While easy access to nearby lakes and rivers is a great lifestyle amenity, the regional geography generally separates the immediate setting from primary floodplains.
Recent Local Sales
Verified residential transactions published in the previous five years
Sales on the same street or estate
FAR OUT, COOLE, MULLINGAR
- Sale date
- Declared sale price
- €400,000.00
Dispensary, COOLE, Mullingar
- Sale date
- Declared sale price
- €272,000.00
Recent sales in the wider Co Westmeath area
9 GORT NA DTOBAR, IRISHTOWN, MULLINGAR
- Sale date
- Declared sale price
- €790,000.00
3 INIS GLORA, BALLINALACK, MULLINGAR
- Sale date
- Declared sale price
- €230,000.00
132 THE MEADOW, PETITSWOOD MANOR, MULLINGAR
- Sale date
- Declared sale price
- €430,000.00
136 BELVEDERE HILLS, MULLINGAR, WESTMEATH
- Sale date
- Declared sale price
- €382,000.00
TULLANISKEY, MULLINGAR, CO WESTMEATH
- Sale date
- Declared sale price
- €1,020,000.00
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: €2,800 — 1% of €280,000.
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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 EUR 1,500 to EUR 3,500 excluding outlay and VAT.
- Land registration fees: approximately EUR 400 to EUR 800 depending on the property value and registration type.
- Property valuation fees: approximately EUR 150 to EUR 300.
- Surveyor fees: approximately EUR 500 to EUR 1,200 depending on the level of detail required.
- Annual home insurance: approximately EUR 400 to EUR 800 depending on the level of cover and the property's age and construction.
Forum Talk
What people are saying about this area
- Residents in Coole and surrounding areas frequently discuss local transport connectivity, highlighting the convenience of the local bus routes and TFI Local Link services connecting to Mullingar and Castlepollard.
- Community forums often emphasize the appeal of rural living near Coole, noting proximity to local amenities such as the primary school, health centre, and nearby recreational spots like Lough Lene.
- Property discussions in County Westmeath regularly touch upon the balance of countryside tranquility and accessibility to the M4 motorway for commuters heading toward Dublin.
- Local news and discussions often feature updates on community infrastructure, village events, and the ongoing demand for family homes in rural village settings.
LifeFit Assessment
How well this property may suit your lifestyle
Family
7 areas- Young Children8/10
The property is located approx 0.5km from the local primary school, close to a health centre, and near a local playground, making it very convenient for young families.
- Teenagers6/10
There is a local post-primary school bus service available and nearby towns offer secondary schools, though rural transport options for teenagers are somewhat limited.
- Multi-generational Living3/10
With a floor area of approx 94.32 m² and only one bathroom, the bungalow offers limited space for multi-generational living without significant extension.
- Single Buyers6/10
At an asking price of €280,000 for a 3-bedroom bungalow, it provides an affordable detached option for single buyers willing to tackle some updating.
- Couples8/10
A charming 3-bedroom layout with a mature 0.4-acre site, detached garage, and fuel shed offers plenty of space for couples starting out or downsizing.
- Empty Nesters7/10
Single-level bungalow living on a manageable site appeals to empty nesters, though the BER rating of E suggests energy efficiency upgrades may be needed.
- Retirees7/10
The absence of stairs in this 1965 bungalow is ideal for retirees, combined with proximity to a local health centre and village amenities.
Work
3 areas- Remote Working7/10
The detached garage and quiet environment suit remote working, though broadband speeds should be verified by the buyer.
- Hybrid Commuting6/10
Located 16km from the M4 Motorway with access to Dublin in about 50 minutes, making hybrid commuting viable.
- Retired8/10
Single-level accommodation and local health services make this well-suited for retirees.
Practical
8 areas- Ageing in Place8/10
Single-storey detached bungalow layout is highly practical for ageing in place, provided minor accessibility adaptions are made if needed.
- Low Maintenance5/10
While the 0.4-acre site is manageable, the 1965 build and E BER rating indicate that ongoing maintenance and energy efficiency improvements will be required.
- Secure Gated Entry4/10
Features a walled-in front garden and tarmac driveway, but lacks automated secure gated entry.
- Minimalist Design4/10
Traditional 1960s cottage layout with separate rooms and internal structural divisions rather than open-plan minimalist architecture.
- Flexible Floor Plans4/10
At 94.32 m² with a fixed 3-bed layout, flexibility for major structural reconfiguration is somewhat constrained.
- Heritage Home3/10
Built circa 1965, it is an older mid-century bungalow rather than a protected period or historic heritage home.
- Ecological Setup3/10
Relying on an oil-fired central heating system, septic tank, and an E BER rating, the home has a relatively low ecological efficiency score.
- Outdoor areas8/10
Sits on a mature approx 0.4-acre site with a tarmac driveway, walled front lawn, detached block-built garage, and separate fuel shed.
Interests
9 areas- Gardening8/10
Features a mature site of approx 0.4 acre with walled-in front gardens mainly in lawn, offering great potential for gardening enthusiasts.
- Walking7/10
Proximity to Tullynally Castle gardens and tea rooms provides lovely forestry walks close by.
- Gym3/10
Dedicated fitness and gym facilities would require traveling to nearby larger towns such as Castlepollard or Mullingar.
- Cycling6/10
Quiet local country roads offer pleasant cycling routes, though regional connecting roads lack dedicated cycle lanes.
- Golf4/10
Golf enthusiasts would need to travel to nearby towns for course access as none are directly in the immediate village.
- Fishing9/10
The property has easy access to many local lakes and rivers, including Lough Lene Blue Flag Lake famed for fishing.
- Horse Riding5/10
Rural location and outbuildings like the detached garage offer potential, but dedicated equestrian facilities nearby should be verified.
- Water Sports9/10
Fabulous proximity to local lakes and rivers, including Lough Lene which is popular for swimming, sailing, and water sports.
- Entertaining6/10
An open-plan sitting/dining room and generous outdoor space allow for entertaining, though indoor living areas are modest in size.
Lifestyle
5 areas- Quiet Living8/10
Set on a mature site of approx 0.4 acre just outside Coole village, the property provides a peaceful countryside ambiance.
- Rural Living9/10
Located on a regional road surrounded by countryside, lakes, and rivers, offering a genuine rural lifestyle.
- Village Living8/10
Superbly located just 0.5km from Coole village, giving easy access to day-to-day amenities such as a pharmacy, post office, and shop.
- Coastal Living1/10
The location is entirely inland in County Westmeath with no proximity to the coast.
- Urban Living2/10
Situated in a rural village setting far removed from major urban centers, though Mullingar is accessible via regional transport.
Social
6 areas- Community Involvement7/10
Village location near Coole community hall provides good opportunities for local engagement and community involvement.
- Café Culture4/10
Limited café options within walking distance of the immediate village, though Tullynally Castle tea rooms are nearby.
- Nightlife2/10
Rural village setting with virtually no nightlife, requiring trips to Castlepollard or Mullingar for evening entertainment.
- Health/Wellness groups6/10
An extensive Health Centre with GP, dental, and physiotherapy services is situated nearby in the village.
- Networking Opportunities3/10
Professional networking opportunities are sparse locally given the rural and residential character of the area.
- Tech-Hub Connectivity2/10
Not near any recognized tech hubs, relying entirely on remote connectivity.
Listing information
- Agent
- Sherry FitzGerald Davitt & Davitt Mullingar
- Phone
- 044 934 0000 / 044 966 1000
- Current status
- active
- Published on HouseDelve
- 3 November 2026
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