Location, location, location are the three things you are always advised to look for when acquiring a property, and there is probably none more sought after and desirable than Rockbarton Road, Salthill, Galway.
No 1 Rockbarton Road is nestled in mature gardens. This architect (RG Emerson ) designed home built in 1952 has an enviable location, close to the sea at the Salthill Promenade yet secluded and private in a much sought after neighbourhood.
With views of Galway Bay and easy access to local and city amenities, on foot, by bus, or by car, this house ticks all the boxes.
Local schools, both primary and secondary, are a short stroll away, while Galway’s third level colleges are easily accessible by car or bus.
No 1 Rockbarton Road has been lived in and lovingly maintained by the same family since 1952; with original solid interior doors and parquet hall floor, the light filled interior is pleasing, spacious, and elegant.
The interior has two reception rooms, sitting and dining, a small breakfast room, kitchen, and three bedrooms, with an upper room previously used as a bedroom accessed by stairs from the hall.
There is also ample attic storage space suitable for conversion, subject to planning permission. There is a bathroom, with original large porcelain bath, a separate shower room with electric shower, and a separate toilet at ground floor level.
There is excellent outdoor storage with a separate garage and outside fuel bunker.
It goes without saying that after 70 years a prospective owner may want to make some changes. Without a doubt, it would be difficult to find a more perfect location.
The BER is G. Asking price is €850,000.
Contact Colm O’Donnellan of O’Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers Ltd on 091 564212 or view online at www.odonnjoyce.com
