While the temperatures in Galway soared last week, the temperature at Colleran’s packed auction rose even higher, with six potential buyers bidding against each other in the pursuit of a city centre property.
No 23 Waterlane had more than 40 viewings prior to auction, this two/three bedroom end of terrace house is tucked away on an elevated site, in a quiet cul-de-sac overlooking a large green area, only five minutes’ stroll from Eyre Square.
Don Colleran opened the auction by indicating there was considerable interest in this property and appealed to anyone with a similar property thinking of selling to contact him, such was his confidence that this property was going to have a number of disappointed bidders.
Bidding immediately opened at the advised minimum value of €180,000 and it was not long before five people declared their interest and the bidding very quickly rose to €230,000. When it appeared to many that the house was going to sell for €230,000, Colleran delayed dropping his gavel sensing there was a little more in it. This proved to be right when a man standing at the very back of the room entered the bidding for the first time and eventually secured the property for €237,000, which was followed by a spontaneous round of applause from the packed auction.
Also sold on the day was No 111 Fr Griffin Road, a charming and very distinctive large detached property in Lower Salthill. One property that did not sell and which is now available to purchase by private treaty at a guide of only €380,000 is No 14 Rahoon Road, Shantalla, Galway. This is a large three/four bedroom detached home with a sun filled south facing back garden, which should prove attractive to anyone looking for a family home with every amenity on the doorstep, or anyone looking for an investment, due to the proximity of this property to NUIG, UHG and the city centre.
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Don Colleran is now offering a free property valuation for anyone thinking of listing a property in his next auction.
Contact Colleran auctioneers at 091 562293 or www.collerans.com
