PICTURES: Georgian home with potential to build up to 130 new houses in Laois town

An impressive five-bedroom Georgian house set on over nine acres of prime development land has come on the market in Laois.

Emmaus House, on the Ballyroan Road, Abbeyleix, dates back to 1880 which covers approximately 256.11 square metres.

The property, with five bedrooms and three bathrooms, has an impressive C3 BER rating, particularly noteworthy for a property of this age and character. It is being brought to the market by CBPM Real Estate with the price available on application.

The selling agents say the 9.34 acres of land presents a significant opportunity for future development.

They say there is a feasibility range of approximately 90–130 residential units, subject to planning and the site's zoning/development objectives.

The property has two access points onto the Portlaoise Road and the Ballyroan Road and is being sold subject to planning permission.

It is within walking distance of Abbeyleix town centre, schools, golf club and a host of local amenities.