Galway developer O’Malley Construction (Ballymoneen ) had just released to market its latest development, Maolchnoc, located on the Ballymoneen Road. O’Malley’s has helped shape many communities in Galway over the past 50-plus years of building residential developments throughout the city.
Maolchnoc offers a range of spacious three and four bedroom house styles, all built using traditional methods, to the highest standards, as well as modern one, two, and three bedroom apartments/duplexes. The scheme will comprise 242 units in total, built over a number of phases, and follows the recent completions of developments by O’Malley’s in Reilean, Tuairín, and Cúirt Bhoirne, all located in the Roscam area. O’Malley’s has also just finished a large south Dublin scheme located at Clonskeagh. This included large houses and apartments in the 100-plus unit development at Ardilea Crescent.
The houses at Maolchnoc have been designed by McCrossan O’Rourke Manning architects and include a brick front elevation with granite stone window sills and heads, private parking facilities on cobble-lock paved driveways for two vehicles, and private back gardens with external gated access, to all houses.
The latest standards of construction will be supplemented with concrete floors and stairs to the upper floor, which gives greater sound proofing and fire resistance. Underfloor heating is also being provided on the ground floor which will complement the main air source heat pump system and ensure a BER of A2 for each house. This is achieved through additional insulation, airtightness, ventilation controls, and a highly efficient heating system providing 24/7 hot water and advanced user controls. All houses are wired for future installation of a car charging point on the external wall.
Internally, the layouts are focused on providing bright, usable, living spaces with generous storage and comfortable surroundings. Each home comes with a fully tiled main bathroom and separate en-suite off the main bedroom. The interior designed kitchen comprises a timber structure, painted wood doors, and an option to choose between laminated worktops (included ) or natural stone/quartz (upgrade option ). The kitchen and tiling, as seen in the show house, is included as standard for each house.
The local area benefits from some of Galway's best known amenities – Barna Woods, Silverstrand beach, Salthill Promenade, golf clubs, and many other indoor and outdoor amenities, providing residents with an instant sense of a community. Families can choose from a number of well established primary and secondary schools including Coláiste na Coiribe and Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh. Other options are also available for younger children in the neighbourhood including an on-site créche to be built as part of the Maolchnoc development.
Homeowners will also benefit from approximately 1.2 acres of public open space as part of the development, including an exercise equipped play area, new cycle paths, mature trees, and ecological features to encourage the use of the open spaces by wildlife and pollinators.
Maolchnoc is adjacent to the proposed N6 Galway City Ring Road, which was granted planning permission by An Bord Pleanála, and O’Malley’s is hoping to build a further 55-plus homes (subject to planning ) on an additional four acre parcel of land further to the north. The scheme includes a creche and commercial units for on-site convenience. The nearby Western Distributor Road provides good transportation links to the city centre, hospitals, and nearby Gateway Shopping Park along with excellent public transport options in the area. Local shopping options include Dunnes Stores, B&Q, Harvey Norman Lidl, and Aldi. Cappagh Park is a wonderful outdoor facility for various activities.
A spokesperson for the company said: “These architecturally designed houses will make great homes and give residents an opportunity to live in a modern, energy efficient, property as well as being part of an exciting new community that’s ideally located on the western side of Galway city. Our design and mix of units will allow for a thriving community, sustainable and vibrant."
Maolchnoc is registered with the Help to Buy (HTB ) scheme, and first time buyers can currently avail of up to €30,000 of tax refunded if they qualify. Each home is covered by a HomeBond 10-year structural guarantee scheme.
A beautifully appointed show house has just been completed with the assistance of Arlene McIntyre from Ventura Design, and can be viewed by appointment only, by contacting O’Malley Construction at 091 509970 or selling agent O’Donnellan & Joyce.
The first phase of Maolchnoc has now been released and will comprise four bedroom houses of various designs, orientations, and prices. Prices will start from €464,950. Only 30 houses are available in Phase 1 so anyone who is interested in purchasing their next family home should contact O’Malley’s or its selling agents. Future phases will include one, two, three, and four bedroom houses and apartments.
For further information contact O’Malley Construction at 091 509970, email [email protected], through its website www.maolchnoc.com, or by contacting its selling agent O’Donnellan & Joyce at 091 564212, email [email protected].
