Whether named after the French city or another location, the terrace of spectacular period homes that is Montpellier Terrace is an iconic location steeped in Galway history.
In the superb book by local man Paul McGinley, Salthill: A History, Montpellier Terrace is described as a terrace of homes built in the 1840s, with an 1848 reference using the spelling Montpelier. The addition of the double L appeared in 1851 and the spelling inconsistency continues to this day. James Davis, a Shop Street merchant, had two houses with the same address available for letting in June 1854 which featured in the Galway Mercury newspaper.
No 1 Montpellier Terrace is an imposing residence that has been in the same ownership for multiple generations and has been a family home for the majority of that time. Just 1km from the city centre and a short walk to Salthill, this is a striking home of three bays, and two storeys over basement with wall and railings to front. Many original features of the house remain, and it is being sold with an enclosed rear garden and block built double garage. The front door overlooks the street and is approached by ashlar limestone steps leading to the interior, which offers spacious living areas and eight bedrooms over three levels.
A shared archway allows rear access to a double garage with roller shutter door access to the enclosed rear garden.
This home has a lovely family feel but is also ready made to host wonderful party evenings followed by a short stroll to any number of entertainment and dining venues in the city. The rear garden is a glorious suntrap, affording privacy, and is ideally suited to hosting summer barbecues.
Agent Alan Maxwell says that, as a result of handling the sale of two adjacent premium properties, he is seeing a lot of interest.
Viewings can be arranged by appointment with the agent DNG Maxwell Heaslip & Leonard, phone 091 565261.
