The Victoria Hotel is expected to be a hive of activity on Friday February 26 when O’Donnellan & Joyce hold its first massive probate and discount property auction. With adverse comments on the state of the market there will be much attention on the event, all eager to establish whether an end is in sight or not.
There is a fantastic selection of properties on offer with six residences going under the hammer. All properties go into the auction room with instructions from the owners to sell, all reserves are reasonable, and each has a superior location.
13 St Dominics Road is a charming end of terrace residence located in the heart of The Claddagh. The property comprises a delightful three/four bedroom residence with an extension to the side and to the rear. Although in need of modernisation it enjoys gas fired central heating, PVC double glazed windows, and access to the rear. Located in the middle of The Claddagh this is one of Galway’s most popular and sought after areas, within walking distance of the city centre and minutes from the Salthill Promenade. Coming with an attractive price of €250,000 number 13 will make a great first time buyers home or a home for retirement. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Ms Ailbhe Burke, Pauline O’Reilly & Company solicitors.
The second property on the list is the probate sale of 62 Dalysfort Road, Salthill.
The property comprises a two storey detached residence which is extremely spacious, containing four double bedrooms on the first floor. To the front of the property is a self contained two bedroomed apartment, while to the rear is one of the largest gardens in the Dalysfort Road area. Located just off Salthill promenade, this house is sure to attract exceptional interest with a guideline price of €395,000. As with all properties of its era it would benefit from some modernisation and refurbishment, however its current condition is acceptable,
The solicitor with carriage of sale is Ms Breda Tierney, Kieran Murphy & Company solicitors.
Also offered for auction is 31 The Maples, Dr Mannix Road, Galway. This property comprises a five bedroom detached residence located at one of the most sought after addresses in Galway. This exclusive detached family home is in mint decorative order and repair and is without a doubt one of the finest family homes to come to the market in recent months. It is situated in the much acclaimed residential development of The Maples on Doctor Mannix Road. A superb sun room has been constructed to the rear of the property which overlooks the tidy manicured garden that has for its main feature a good size pond containing many goldfish. 31 The Maples is within walking distance of all schools, services and amenities, Salthill village, and also within easy access of Galway city centre. This property comes with a guide price of €595,000. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Mr Jack Fitzgerald, Kennedy Fitzgerald & Co, The Waterfront, Bridge St, Galway.
The fourth property is a superb dormer bungalow constructed five years ago at Clogher, Cahergowan, Claregalway. Situated in an idyllic rural setting on a half acre site, located only approximately four miles from Galway city centre, this beautiful residence maintains its old world charm. Some notable features of this unique property are under floor heating on the ground floor, zoned systems, electric gates with an intercom system, porcelain tiling, maple fitted kitchen, and double glazed windows. The property comes fully furnished with superior quality furnishings. The property comes with a guide price of €295,000.
In addition O’Donnellan & Joyce will be offering 1.77 acres of agricultural land for auction at Clogher, Cahergowan, Claregalway with a guide price of €30,000. The land has potential subject to planning permission for one house.
The solicitor with carriage of sale for both properties is Ms Karina Doyle, Lewis C Doyle & Company solicitors.
The final property on offer on the day is an executor sale under the instructions of Mr Brian Brophy, Sandys & Brophy solicitors. This property Killowen House located at Lower Salthill comprises a large guest house situated at a substantial site on the main Salthill Road. The site, which is the major attraction, enjoys double frontage onto the Salthill Road and Devon Park. This old-style guest house comprising 11 bedrooms is in need of a certain amount of modernisation and could provide an ideal large guest house, however due to the size of the site there is an enormous variety of uses for this property. This property comes with a guide price of €500,000, which for a property of this calibre should be of interest to a variety of purchasers.
Colm O’Donnellan of O’Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers outlines that these properties are all situated in outstanding locations and with such a variety there should be something for everybody from first time buyers to people looking to buy a substantial family home. All the properties are keenly priced in order to sell. Viewing times for each property are outlined as follows:
13 St Dominics Road, The Claddagh: Thursdays and Saturdays 11am to 12 noon.
Killowen House, Lower Salthill: Thursdays and Saturdays 12.30pm to 1.30pm.
62 Dalysfort Road, Salthill: Thursdays and Saturdays 2pm to 3pm.
31 The Maples, Dr Mannix Road: Wednesdays and Saturdays 2pm to 3pm.
Clogher, Cahergowan, Claregalway. Wednesdays and Saturdays 11am to 12 noon.
Particulars can be had in relation to all these properties from auctioneer Colm O’Donnellan 087-2887446 or Anne Harding 086-8173335 or by contacting O’Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers at 091-564212.
