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26 Retreat Heights, Retreat, Athlone, Ireland

£340,587
€390,000
REA, Hynes
PROPERTY TYPE

Bungalow

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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Description

  • The property has remained vacant for over two years and as such, should qualify for the relevant vacancy grant, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.
  • Attractive detached bungalow on a generous corner site.
  • Oil fired central heating throughout.
  • Stira staircase to attic, attic partly floored for storage.
  • Three well proportioned bedrooms, all with built in wardrobes.
  • Modern wet room style bathroom.
  • Sitting Room with open fireplace and solid wood built-in display storage unit.
  • Separate west facing Family Room with open fireplace.
  • Large, bright kitchen/dining room with multiple aspects.
  • Sliding door front porch.
  • Integrated garage with conversion potential (subject to planning permission).
  • Detached outbuilding and glasshouse.
  • Off street parking for two cars.
  • Low-maintenance, stone finished gardens with lawned areas.
  • West facing rear garden with patio and decorative gravel area.
  • Mature well established residential neighbourhood.
  • Recently externally repainted with new soffits and fascia boards fitted.
  • Mains Water
  • Mains Drainage
  • Retreat Heights in Athlone is ideally located with a wealth of amenities nearby, making it a highly sought-after area. For families, the property is within close proximity to excellent schools, including Our Lady?s Bower, The Marist College, Athlone Community College, and St. Mary?s National School. Shopping and retail options are abundant, with Athlone Towncentre Shopping Centre, Golden Island Shopping Centre, SuperValu Monksland, and Tesco all just a short drive away. The area is well connected with easy access to the M6 Dublin-Galway Motorway, regular bus services, and Athlone Train Station only five minutes away. For leisure and recreation, residents can enjoy the facilities at Athlone Regional Sports Centre, take a walk or cycle along The Greenway. Healthcare services are also conveniently close, with Athlone Primary Care Centre and several GP clinics and pharmacies in the area, while the Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore is within a 30-minute drive. With such a wide range of amenities on its doorstep, Retreat Heights offers both convenience and an excellent quality of life.

No. 26 Retreat Heights is an attractive and deceptively spacious bungalow, brimming with potential and ideally positioned on a large corner site within easy walking distance of Athlone Town Centre and local schools. Set in a highly regarded and mature residential area, this desirable home will appeal to families, downsizers, and those seeking a well-located property with excellent outdoor space and scope to enhance.
A sliding door front porch provides a sheltered and welcoming entrance, leading into the main hallway. The accommodation is bright and versatile throughout. The Sitting Room is a particularly inviting space, featuring an open fireplace, fitted wall lights and ceiling light, along with a solid wood built-in display and storage unit that adds both character and practicality. A separate west facing Lounge/Family Room also enjoys an open fireplace, another solid wood fine built-in display and storage unit offering a restful and flexible second reception area.
The notably large west facing kitchen/dining room is ideal for everyday living and entertaining and benefits from three windows with different aspects, allowing an abundance of natural light to flow through the space throughout the day. From the kitchen, a back porch provides extra storage and direct access to the rear garden, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living. There are three well-proportioned bedrooms, all complete with built-in wardrobes, together with a modern wet room style bathroom. Oil-fired central heating serves the entire home.
Externally, the property continues to impress. There is off street parking for two cars and an integrated long garage which offers excellent storage and clear potential for conversion to additional living accommodation, subject to planning permission. The site also includes a detached outbuilding for extra storage, a charming glasshouse, outdoor tap and a brick-built shed providing additional storage space in the rear garden.
The gardens are a standout feature of this home. While largely designed for ease of upkeep, the property contains a portion of lawn located to the front and side of the house. Mature trees, established shrubbery, and well maintained flower beds surround the property, creating a private and attractive setting. The west facing rear garden enjoys both afternoon and evening sun and features decorative stone and a paved patio area, perfect for outdoor dining or relaxation. The gardens wrap around the corner site beautifully, offering a wonderful sense of space, privacy, and tranquillity.
With its excellent location, spacious layout, mature and picturesque gardens, and superb potential for further enhancement, No. 26 Retreat Heights is a delightful home ready to be enjoyed from day one. To arrange a viewing, contact REA Hynes on

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Outside

No. 26 Retreat Heights sits on a generous corner plot and offers a versatile, low maintenance exterior. The front provides off street parking and a beautifully finished garden with a stylish stone finish. To the rear, there is a patio area laid with stylish stone finish, ideal for outdoor dining or relaxing, alongside a lovely glasshouse for gardening enthusiasts. Additional features include an integrated garage, a further outbuilding, and a timber shed, providing excellent storage and practical space for a variety of uses.

26 Retreat Heights, Retreat, Athlone, Ireland

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  • Galway(International)
    43.2 miles
  • Knock(International)
    50.1 miles
  • Shannon(International)
    65.3 miles
  • Connemara(Local)
    65.5 miles
  • Sligo(Local)
    65.6 miles

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About REA, Hynes

Church Street, Athlone, Co Westmeath
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Founded in 1967 we are an experienced independent firm dedicated to delivering the very best in real estate advice to our clients. Our residential services include sales, valuations and management. Our commercial department handles industrial, retail, offices and development land. Our professional services include consultancy, rent reviews, arbitration, compulsory purchases and lease renewals. Our property management division offer a range of services to landlords ensuring maximum return with minimum stress.

REA Hynes was founded by Donal Hynes in 1967 making it one of the oldest consultancy firms in the region. Donal's philosophy from the start was to provide a professional service dedicated to upholding the highest standards. In recognition of this, Donal was inducted as a fellow of the Irish Auctioneers And Valuers Institute (Now SCSI) in 1997.

Over the years the firm has established itself as one of the leading practices in the midlands, acting on behalf of clients on projects transforming the landscape of the region.

REA Hynes was one of the founding members of Real Estate Alliance, a strategic marketing alliance comprising some of the country's best-established auctioneers and estate agents.

The firm has a dedicated property management service to better serve it's growing base of investor clients. Headed up by Geraldine Dolan the division offers a choice of management services.

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