About Blessington
Blessington is a busy market town in west County Wicklow, close to the county boundary with Kildare and within practical commuting distance of Dublin. It has a settled, family-oriented character, with newer housing alongside an established town centre and attractive countryside around Poulaphouca Reservoir. Day-to-day life is convenient, with shops and services concentrated around the Town Centre and Blessington Shopping Centre, while the Further Education and Training Centre Blessington provides a local post-school education option. Families have access to primary and secondary schooling in and around the town, and there are sports clubs, community facilities and outdoor opportunities nearby. Dublin commuting is generally car-based, although regular bus services connect Blessington with Dublin and surrounding towns; the M50 and N81 are important road links. Local social life centres on traditional pubs, cafés, restaurants and community venues in the town, with additional choice available in nearby Naas and west Dublin. The Blessington Greenway, the lakeshore and the Wicklow uplands provide walking, cycling and recreational opportunities, while the Aran Centre, KARE Centre and Park View House add to the town’s community and service infrastructure.
Property Market in Blessington
Based on 26 properties for sale in Blessington
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Blessington
Schools
Local post-primary school serving Blessington and surrounding communities.
Visit website ↗Established primary school serving children from Blessington and nearby rural areas.
Multi-denominational primary school offering an alternative local education option.
Local centre providing adult education, training and lifelong-learning opportunities.
Visit website ↗Transport
Plan your journey ↗Bus route linking Blessington with Dublin city and intermediate destinations.
Principal regional road connecting Blessington with Tallaght, Dublin and west Wicklow.
Nearby strategic motorway providing access around Dublin and national routes.
Nearest useful commuter rail station, with services towards Dublin and Kildare.
Popular recreational route following the former railway corridor towards Sallins.
Amenities
Convenient local centre with everyday retail, services and community-facing businesses.
Main concentration of shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and essential local services.
Recognisable local building accommodating community and professional services.
Community-focused venue supporting local activities, services and social engagement.
Local KARE facility supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families.
Scenic reservoir landscape popular for walking, fishing, birdwatching and outdoor recreation.
Attractive nearby setting for walking, cycling and enjoying Wicklow countryside.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club offering sporting activities for children and adults.
Community football club providing soccer opportunities across several age groups.
Local rugby club with youth and adult participation in the area.
Venue for local organisations, classes, meetings and community activities.
Independent shops, cafés, pubs and services support the town’s everyday economy.
Properties For Sale near Blessington
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