O’Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers launched its Wild Atlantic Way April auction on Thursday last and viewers were out in force at open viewings on Saturday. There was a particularly strong turnout for the Galway city properties, particularly Pax House at No 56 Upper Newcastle, along with No 18 Davis Road, Shantalla, and No 2 Devon Mews. The April auction will take place in the Harbour Hotel, New Dock Road, Galway, on Holy Thursday, April 18, at 11am and promises to be an exciting sale, with a wide variety of properties going under the hammer.
Colm O’Donnellan of O’Donnellan & Joyce said: “There are some excellent properties coming on the market. The variety includes family homes and some very prominent investment properties, a number of which are within walking distance of NUIG and UHG. They are sure to attract the attention of any shrewd investor."
Full details and viewing times of this extensive catalogue are available online for all the properties listed for sale on www.odonnjoyce.com, which include properties in areas such as Galway city and county, Mayo, Roscommon, Leitrim, Sligo, Donegal, and Limerick. The Galway properties to note include the following.
Angela’s Red Gate House, 12 College Road,
Substantial four bed detached property currently operating as a B&B on College Road just outside Galway city centre. This property has the potential to be an excellent family home or a superb business. No 12 College Road is on a large site, rare for such a central location, and is just a short walk from Galway’s coach and rail stations and the main shopping district. The Connacht Rugby grounds are less than three minutes’ walk away and it is only a stone’s throw from Eyre Square. AMV €500,000.
Cnoc an Ime, Cross Street, Loughrea, Co Galway
Large detached five bedroom family home located in an area known as Mount Pleasant. This residence offers approximately 3,600sq ft of living space leading from a large central foyer. With views of Lough Rea lake and superbly located next to St Bridget’s College, this wonderful home is close to local shops and all the amenities that Loughrea town has to offer. AMV: €495,000.
Rosshill Road, Roscam, Galway
Cottage style bungalow on approximately 4.35 acres situated on Rosshill Road in Roscam. The property offers breathtaking unobstructed views of Galway Bay and comes with considerable frontage onto the foreshore. The property is in need of refurbishment but has the potential to be an excellent family home in an idyllic residential location. AMV €475,000.
Pax House, Fr Griffin Road, Galway
Rarely does such an opportunity come up. This substantial seven bedroom detached residence is located a stone’s throw from Salthill Promenade and just a short walk from Galway’s Westend and the Latin Quarter. This doer-upper presents somebody with a keen eye the opportunity to acquire a fabulous family home on a magnificent site. AMV €400,000.
No 6 Moyola Park, Newcastle, Galway
A large detached house on a substantial site. Moyola Park is on the doorstep of NUIG, is well serviced by local amenities, and close to Galway city centre. Given its location No 6 Moyola Park could be an ideal investment property, and is also hugely attractive to owner occupiers looking for a substantial property with excellent potential and a spacious garden that would be fitting for family living. AMV €380,000.
Frascati, No 45 Upper Newcastle, Galway
Situated on the doorstep of NUIG, No 45 Upper Newcastle is the ideal property for an investor or owner occupier to put his/her own touch on a well located property. Needing modernisation, the property is directly across from the gates of NUIG. AMV €375,000.
No 2 Devon Mews, Salthill, Galway
Semidetached five bedroom home that requires full refurbishment. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in a mature neighbourhood. Salthill amenities include the Promenade, Blackrock diving tower, a host of popular cafes and restaurants, as well as quality primary and secondary schools. Devon Park is within walking distance of Galway city centre, with popular landmarks such as Galway's Westend and Latin Quarter within easy reach. AMV €375,000.
Cnoc na Greine, Furbo, Co Galway
Presented in excellent decorative order, this property would be an ideal owner occupier residence due to its spectacular views over Galway Bay and the Clare hills, close to Barna village on the edge of Connemara’s breathtaking landscape. AMV €350,000.
No 2 Courthouse Square, Galway
A rare opportunity to acquire a city centre townhouse. The property, which is beside the Courthouse in Woodquay, would be a perfect residential investment with five large bedrooms and an attic room which offers further potential for additional accommodation. The property also offers enormous commercial potential and, as it located beside the courthouse it would ideally suit as barristers' rooms for legal practice. A superb opportunity to acquire this city centre residential property. A true gem. AMV €350,000.
No 14 Monivea Road, Galway
Large detached residence with self-contained apartment offering tremendous potential to any purchaser. The property is situated on Monivea Road in the popular Mervue/Wellpark residential area of Galway city. While in need of modernisation the property is well presented and offers a beautiful home on a large attractive site. No 14 Monivea Road would be an ideal property for a purchaser looking to acquire a home with excellent potential in a well-established residential location with the benefits of the city on your doorstep. AMV €325,000.
No 63 Woodfield, Cappagh Road, Galway
A delightful 3 bed family home in mint condition, located on the Cappagh Road, Knocknacarra which is surrounded by an abundance of recreational amenities such as Cappagh Park & Sporting Centre, football pitches and running tracks which lead into Barna Woods, making it ideal for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits. In addition, the property is a leisurely stroll to Silver Strand and Barna village. Ideally suited for first time buyers as it has been entirely refurbished and modernised. AMV €300,000
No 202 Rosan Glas, Rahoon, Galway
Presented and maintained in excellent condition throughout with careful attention to details and decor, this home offers bright and spacious accommodation arranged over three storeys. The ground floor has an entrance hall, downstairs toilet, lounge room with open fire, and open plan kitchen/dining room. The attic is floored and accessed via a Stira stairs. AMV €290,000.
No 18 Davis Road, Shantalla, Galway
Three bedroom family residence superbly positioned in Shantalla, just 20 minutes' walk from Galway city centre and approximately 1km from UHG and NUIG. This property is a probate sale and would make a lovely family home with suitable renovations and upgrading. AMV €220,000.
No 127 Corrib Park, Newcastle, Galway
Mid-terrace three bedroom property with attic conversion in exceptional condition, located in the popular residential area of Corrib Park. This property would be a quality residential investment, or the perfect first time buyer’s home due to its close proximity to NUIG and UHG. In terms of convenience, the estate is located on an excellent road and bus network, bringing all amenities within easy reach. AMV €225,000.
Bride Street, Loughrea, Co Galway
Superb opportunity to acquire a commercial/residential investment in Loughrea. This property enjoys a high profile position on the eastern side of Loughrea, a thriving town of 6,000 people. This modern refurbished premises comprises a ground floor commercial unit, which is currently occupied, and three one bed apartments overhead. There is also a large rectangular site to the rear with possible room for further extension (subject to planning permission ). AMV €120,000.
Details are available from the auction team at O’Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers, 5 Mary Street, Galway, 091 564 212 or email [email protected].
