Sonas, 8 The Links, Old Golf Links Rd, Haggardstown, Blackrock, Co. Louth, A91 F897
Detached House · 6 bed · 279 m² · BER B · €900,000
Compiled independently from public records, cross-referenced against the original sale listing. We have no part in the sale of this property. This is an automated summary of public data and a computer-vision reading of the exterior — not a valuation or a survey.
“Grand, bar a few jobs.”
Normal for its age. Budget for the work and you are fine. We could only check 3 of 6 sources for this address, so treat this as provisional.
01The exterior
Sonas, 8 The Links from the outside — condition & kerb appeal
An automated reading of Google Street View and satellite imagery at this address. It sees only the outside, and it is a machine's view — treat it as a prompt for your surveyor, not a substitute.
The subject property is a substantial two-storey detached executive family home constructed in traditional cavity red-brick masonry beneath a multi-hipped slate or tile roof. Positioned on a deep plot within a tranquil, low-density residential road, the house features an impressive setback with a sweeping block-paved driveway and neat lawned borders.
▲ What stands out
- Substantial plot set far back from the road, offering excellent privacy, noise reduction, and expansive off-street parking.
- Classic, attractive red-brick facade with symmetrical architectural styling and bay windows providing strong curb appeal.
- Generous rear garden backing onto mature woodland/greenery, ensuring peaceful, non-overlooked rear outdoor space.
- Well-proportioned executive detached property situated within a low-density, highly desirable residential enclave.
- Externally well-maintained with modern double-glazed windows, tidy masonry, and manicured landscaped grounds.
▼ Watch for
- The large block-paved driveway and extensive lawn areas require substantial ongoing maintenance and landscaping upkeep.
- Dense, mature trees along the perimeter may lead to gutter debris build-up and potential root encroachment risks over time.
- A significant proportion of the total land area is dedicated to the front garden/driveway rather than the private rear garden.
- Complex multi-pitched hipped roof design increases potential points of wear along valleys, ridges, and flashing junctions.
- The initial concrete access apron at the roadside shows minor weathering and surface wear compared to the inner block paving.
02Price & comparables
What Sonas, 8 The Links costs, and how the price compares
Built from recent sold prices on the Property Price Register (last 12 months, index-adjusted to today) and comparable homes currently for sale, compared on a € per m² basis for this home's 279 m². An estimate, not a formal valuation.
Based on comparable homes on the market now — beds, size, BER, type and area. Our estimate for a home like this is around €747,000 (€672,000–€822,000). Estimates at this confidence land within 20% of the sale price about 45% of the time.
This compares the asking price only. It cannot see condition, interior, garden or aspect — a home priced low may need work. Use it to shortlist, not to decide. Our price model is typically within ~18%, so treat the range, not the midpoint, as the signal. Comparable data here is limited, so this is indicative.
Change in the CSO Residential Property Price Index for Mid-East, to May 2026. A regional trend, not this exact home.
Fair value blends our price model with homes of this size, type, energy rating and area; the asking is 20% above its midpoint. Homes in Ireland often sell over asking in strong areas, so the top of the range is fair value, not a ceiling. A guide for your negotiation, not a valuation — the right bid also depends on how much you want it and what you can borrow.
Indicative, at a representative rate — your cost depends on your deposit and rate. Run it with your own numbers →
03The area
Is Blackrock a good place to buy? Area profile
Measured at this address's small area, not the county — grouped into the environment around the home, the community, and getting around.
Environment
This property is not within any mapped OPW flood extent (CFRAM, NIFM or NCFHM).
This property is in a commercial broadband area where high-speed broadband is already available from multiple providers (e.g., Eir, Virgin Media, SIRO, Vodafone). Fibre or cable broadband options are typically available.
Co. Louth contains areas the EPA designates High Radon. Radon maps to a 10 km grid, so check the exact address on the EPA radon map; a home test costs about €50.
Community & services
A blend of this report's own signals — safety, walkability, transport, broadband, affluence and flood. A rough summary; read the detail below.
Pobal Deprivation Index for HAGGARDSTOWN, 8.9 vs a national average of 0.
No schools mapped in the immediate area — expect a drive to the nearest town.
5 pharmacies within reach.
The Garda division this address falls in — we couldn't compute a comparable safety score for it.
Getting around
Nearest stop Haggardstown. Dundalk Clarke station.
3.9 km
04Energy & upgrade
BER B — running costs and the upgrade to a green rating
Personalised to this property. Everything in this section is worked out from this home’s own BER of B, as published on its Building Energy Rating certificate, and its actual floor area of 279 m² — not an area average, and not a typical-home estimate.
This home is rated B. It sits at or above the B3 threshold most lenders want for a green mortgage rate.
Already energy-efficient
At BER B the fabric and heating are already strong — solar is the main remaining gain.
| Measure | What it does | Cost | SEAI grant | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar PV panels | Generates your own electricity, cutting bills | €7,000 | −€1,800 | €5,200 |
| Total after grants | €7,000 | −€1,800 | €5,200 | |
Reaching a B2 rating unlocks green-mortgage rates (roughly 0.2–0.5% lower) and lifts resale value. SEAI grants shown at current rates; costs vary by contractor and a technical survey. You can apply through SEAI's One Stop Shop scheme.
05Aspect
NE-facing garden — aspect & light
NE-facing rear garden
Limited - Garden may be shaded for much of the day. Derived from the building's orientation on the map.
2 things we could not check
- Nearby planning applications could not be checked.
- Water quality for the nearest monitored body could not be confirmed.
06Before you sign
Your pre-contract checklist
16 items, 9 of them must-do, tailored to what we found here. Budget roughly €2.9k–€5.8k for the paid ones.
Get your surveyor to
1 item-
Commission a pre-purchase survey from a chartered building surveyormust · €500–€1.1k
The most important spend before you sign, and the only thing that examines the actual fabric of the building. Nothing in an online report replaces it.
Get your solicitor to
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Instruct a solicitor for title, planning and local authority searchesmust · €2.2k–€4.5k
Confirms the seller owns what they are selling and that everything built has permission.
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Get Certificates of Compliance with planning and Building Regulations for any extension or attic conversionmust
Unauthorised work can block your mortgage and becomes your problem the day you close.
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Check the Local Property Tax band is correctly declared and paid upmust
An under-declared band follows the property to you, not the seller.
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Confirm the boundaries on the title map match what you were shownshould
Boundary disputes are slow, expensive and surprisingly common.
Ask the seller or agent
4 items-
Ask for the BER certificate and the advisory report that goes with itmust
The advisory report lists the specific upgrades recommended for this house.
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Ask why they are selling and how long they have owned itmust
Free, and it tells you more about the property and your negotiating room than any document.
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Check the BER certificate has not expiredshould
A BER lasts ten years. An expired cert will not support a green mortgage rate application.
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Ask whether the property has ever flooded, and about any insurance refusalsshould
A seller need not volunteer problems, but must not misrepresent when asked. So ask, in writing, through your solicitor.
Do this on your viewing
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View a second time at a different time of daymust
Traffic, noise, parking and light all change. Most buyers only ever see a house once.
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Look for Japanese knotweed in the garden and along boundariesshould
It is a genuine mortgage blocker in Ireland, and treatment runs for several years.
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Run every tap, flush every toilet, open every windowshould
Water pressure, drainage and rotten frames are expensive and easy to miss in a ten-minute viewing.
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Get into the attic and look under the stairsshould
Insulation depth, damp and the age of the wiring are all visible where nobody looks.
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Do a radon test if you buy, or ask if one has been doneworth it · €30–€50
Ireland is a European radon hotspot. Testing is cheap and remediation is usually straightforward.
Sort with your lender or broker
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Confirm your approval covers this specific property and pricemust · €150–€200
Approval in principle is not a loan offer. The lender still has to value and approve this house.
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Budget for stamp duty and check what other costs land at closingmust
Stamp duty is 1% up to €1m, 2% between €1m and €1.5m, and 6% above that. It is the largest cost buyers forget, and on a new build it is charged on the price excluding VAT.
Financing
What can you borrow for this house?
We compare live rates from ten Irish lenders, including the green rates a B3 or better unlocks. See what this home would cost you each month.
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Sonas, 8 The Links: your questions answered
- How much is Sonas, 8 The Links?
- Sonas, 8 The Links is for sale at an asking price of €900,000.
- Is Sonas, 8 The Links at risk of flooding?
- This property is not within any mapped OPW flood extent (CFRAM, NIFM or NCFHM).
- What is the BER of Sonas, 8 The Links?
- The listing gives a BER of B.
- What condition is Sonas, 8 The Links in?
- The subject property is a substantial two-storey detached executive family home constructed in traditional cavity red-brick masonry beneath a multi-hipped slate or tile roof. Positioned on a deep plot within a tranquil, low-density residential road, the house…
- What should I check before bidding on Sonas, 8 The Links?
- 9 items are marked must-do, including a pre-purchase survey and your solicitor's searches. Budget roughly €2.9k–€5.8k for due diligence.
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