Tomorrow, Friday, at 12 noon, Colm O’Donnellan of O’Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers will take to the podium at his live stream property auction. The live stream event is available for all to watch on the company website and its social media platforms. The auction commences at 12 noon and features more than 40 select properties from along the west coast and indeed throughout the sunny southeast.
The diverse catalogue of properties on offer on the day includes superb Galway city homes, commercial premises, and apartments along with a number of development and land opportunities. The full auction catalogue is available to view on www.odonnjoyce.com and the auction team are available to answer any last minute queries you may have.
On Monday, May 10, the long-awaited physical property viewings returned and the team at O’Donnellan & Joyce reported a great number of requests for viewings for properties in Galway city and county. Open viewings also returned on May 10 and while the demand was considerable, the company continues to operate a strict viewing policy which is enforced in the interest of public health and safety.
Those wishing to complete a purchase tomorrow are reminded that they must have registered to bid in advance. A €5,000 bidding security deposit was also due to be paid to the auction house before the registration deadline. Bidding for the June auction will be by remote bidding only via internet, telephone, or proxy bidding.
If you are unsuccessful at the auction, the €5,000 fee will be refunded to your card automatically within five to seven working days. If you are the highest bidder on any given lot, €4,500 will go towards the contract deposit on the property while the remaining €500 will cover administration and transaction charges. If you are the highest bidder on any given lot when the hammer falls, you are deemed to be the purchaser and you will be required to pay the balance of 10 per cent of the purchase price within two working days of the auction concluding. The auctioneers will execute the contracts on your behalf immediately after the auction. For more information about the auction process, contact the auction team on 091 564 212 or email [email protected].
The following is a selection of the lots on offer.
Nos 31-33 Forster Street, Galway
Unique opportunity to acquire two adjoining city centre properties which are zoned commercial, with huge development potential (subject to planning permission ). Comprising two terraced two storey houses with excellent frontage onto Forster Street and large rear yards, backing onto St Patrick’s Church yard. Situated adjacent to some of Galway city’s major hotels and only 50 metres from Eyre Square and bus and rail stations. AMV: POA.
No 47 Newcastle Road, Newcastle, Galway
This two storey, three bed, end-of-terrace residence is in mint decorative order and repair having been refurbished and modernised over the years to provide the ultimate home in the ultimate location. Situated within a stone’s throw of NUIG and UHG and within walking distance of Galway city centre. In excellent decorative order, it will provide an exceptional family home or due to its convenient location, a gilt edged residential investment. AMV €330,000.
Ryehill Demesne, Monivea, Co Galway
Built more than 200 years ago and once owned by a former estate manager, this property extends to approximately 123.45sq m. Many original features have been retained and the property has been renovated to a modern finish with elegant décor throughout. Living accommodation on the ground floor comprises entrance hall, living room, kitchen, dining room, main bathroom, and bedroom/playroom. Upstairs on the first floor there are further three bedrooms, a Jack & Jill style bathroom, and the attic is accessed from the landing. The property sits on a substantial 0.5 acre site. AMV €225,000.
The Box, Errisbeg West, Roundstone, Co Galway
This iconic home was originally designed and built by Dublin sculptor and architect Garry Trimble in the 1960s. The house is perched above Dogs Bay with uninterrupted views of the magnificent coastline and surrounding headlands. This three bedroom home extends to approximately 83.4 square metres and stands on a site of approximately 0.75 acre. AMV €350,000.
No 48 Portacarron, Ballymoneen Road, Knocknacarra, Galway
No 48 Portacarron is a three/four bed semidetached residence which will provide the ultimate family home in the ultimate location. Every facility that a family would require is within walking distance of this property. It is highly recommended as it is very attractively priced for this location and a house of this size. AMV €300,000.
No 106 Seacrest, Shangort Road, Knocknacarra, Galway
No 106 Seacrest gives you the opportunity to acquire a detached four bed home in this sought-after location at a very attractive price. In need of total refurbishment and modernisation, this house could be transformed into a beautiful family home. No 106 Seacrest has a spacious interior with large bedrooms and is not overlooked to the rear. AMV €250,000.
No 139 Bohermore, Galway
An opportunity to acquire a gilt edged residential property situated just off Eyre Square and the main commercial centre of Galway city. This beautiful three bedroom mid-terrace residence has been totally refurbished and modernised to provide the ultimate town house. In addition, it contains one of the largest gardens seen in a city property, with potential to further extend if required. AMV €230,000.
No 192 Bohermore, Galway
The property is a mid-terrace two bedroom residence in extremely poor decorative order and repair. The property will have to be totally modernised and refurbished in order to bring it up to a standard to make it fit for habitation. The property will need to be entirely gutted internally and renovated but provides an excellent opportunity to start with a blank canvas and live in the home of your dreams. AMV €120,000.
No 14D Doughiska Road, Doughiska, Galway
One bed ground floor apartment located within a block of four. The accommodation comprises an open plan kitchen/living/dining area, bathroom, and bedroom. It is currently tenanted and the agent has been informed that the contracted rent is €966 per month and the tenant has been in situ for over three years. The apartment is ideally located close to the Galway Clinic and a number of employment hubs on the east side of the city. AMV €120,000.
Unit 2 Camp Street, Oughterard, Co Galway
Ground floor commercial unit situated at Camp Street in Oughterard. The surrounding area is commercial in character with a number of retail units and licensed premises with overhead accommodation. This is a compact commercial unit situated in the centre of Oughterard and was previously used as a barber shop. Oughterard is a small town on the banks of the Owenriff River close to Lough Corrib. AMV €40,000.
Knockroe, Craughwell, Co Galway
Modern detached bungalow situated on the outskirts of Craughwell village. The property stands on a mature 0.75 acre site and contains a separate detached twin garage. Currently tenanted, it has been well maintained over the years and has recently been re-roofed. The property is surrounded by an additional c33 acres of prime agricultural land and outbuildings and contains a separate entrance from the house. The lands have extensive frontage onto the main Loughrea/Craughwell road. There is an option to purchase the house separately on 0.75 acre or as one lot including the additional 33 acres. AMV: €245,000.
Site at Miller’s Lane, Ros Geal, Rahoon, Galway
Site for sale with previous planning permission (ref 07/824 ) for construction of two, three-bed two storey semidetached houses and all associated car parking and site development works at Ros Geal, Miller's Lane, Galway. AMV €80,000.
Don’t forget to set a reminder to log in and watch the O’Donnellan & Joyce live stream property auction tomorrow. The auction commences at 12 noon and Colm O’Donnellan will accept bids from telephone, internet, and proxy bidders via his digital auction room. You can watch the auction on www.odonnjoyce.com and further details can also be obtained from the company website.
The next O’Donnellan & Joyce property auction is set to take place on Friday, July 23. If you are thinking of selling a property, contact the auction team to avail of a free ‘thinking of selling’ property valuation. The July auction catalogue will launch on June 18. Call 091 564 212 or email [email protected].
