O'Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers is offering to the market this unique and elegant property in one of Galway city’s most sought-after residential locations.
Previously part of the Dominican School on Taylor's Hill, a well-known Galway city landmark, the building was originally completed in September 1901 as a boarding school for girls.
The building offers beautiful finishings throughout, having been designed in the French mansard-style with an imposing exterior and cast-iron balcony that encompasses the upper floor. Ornate spiral cast-iron down-pipes and decorative fixtures add to the quality detail and aesthetic.
In 2005, the Dominican Order moved into their new building and the old boarding school building became obsolete. The deed maps from the 1800s show that the property was built on what was originally known as Mount Eaton Estate and, in keeping with its history, Mount Eaton House came to be.
Mount Eaton House was extensively refurbished in 2008 by Purcell Construction and converted into 17 luxury apartments.
Each apartment was completely upgraded, all with modern living standards and amenities while retaining the charming style and features of the original building.
Sympathetic to the original features and attention to detail, the original windows have been restored with timber sash which are true to the period design, while floor levels were raised throughout to avail of spectacular views.
The communal spaces are an excellent example of a blend of modern refurbishments and respect for the original building, as well as cleverly repurposed features such as the steel airing racks from the laundry now tastefully restored to disguise the letterboxes situated in the glass porch entrance hall.
Accessible via secured doors and offering lift access as well as underground parking, Mount Eaton House communal hall features one of the most spectacular restoration highlights in the four-storey cantilever staircase and central atrium. The dark timber panelling and contrasting blue carpet, all lit by the large roof light, add a luxurious and warm ambiance.
No 9 Mount Eaton House is a beautifully positioned ground floor apartment with spacious accommodation of approximately 76sq m.
The property consists of two large bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobe spaces and the main bedroom availing of its own en suite, a main bathroom, large welcoming hall and an open-plan kitchen-living area.
The quality and features throughout the building are evident in No 9 including large sash windows allowing plentiful natural light, vaulted ceilings, deep walnut hardwood flooring and modern fittings including a white-gloss kitchen with central island feature.
Externally, Mount Eaton House features landscaped gardens at the rear with a southern aspect, fountain, winding paths through the planting and is ideally positioned just off Taylor's Hill.
Taylor's Hill has long been considered one of Galway city’s most sought-after residential locations. The tree-lined road is close to Salthill village and promenade and offers easy access to Galway city centre, UHG and University of Galway.
No 9 Mount Eaton House is one of the most elegant properties on the market and a true testament to the preservation of the old while blending with the new.
The period style is rare for Galway city while the modernisation and plentiful space offers second-to-none standards perfect for today’s living.
The property will be perfect for a variety of purchasers given the quality condition, spacious accommodation, secured and well-maintained development, and ideal location.
Viewing is highly recommended and guaranteed not to disappoint.
The property is BER exempt. Asking price is €470,000.
Contact Colm O’Donnellan or Hugh O’Donnellan of O’Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers on 091 564 212 or view online at www.odj.ie
