O’Donnellan & Joyce is now synonymous with auctions in Galway and the company is looking forward to its first set of autumn auctions on Friday October 9. All auctions are held in the Victoria Hotel, just off Eyre Square. O’Donnellan & Joyce does a five week lead into all auction properties, which means that open viewings have been up and running for the past number of weeks.
As has always been the practice, O’Donnellan & Joyce does multiple auctions, which means that at any given auction there will usually be at least two to four properties for auction on that day. For auction on Friday October 9 are No 11 The Heath, Circular Road; No 12 St Dominick’s Road; a detached property in Stradbally North, Clarinbridge; and a residence on six acres in Slieveaun, Clarinbridge, to be sold in one or three lots.
Haworth, No 11 The Heath, Circular Road.
Haworth is undoubtedly one of the finest properties to come to the open market in Galway city in recent years. This substantial, beautifully designed, family home extends to approximately 2,500sq ft and is delightfully complemented by mature private gardens of c1 acre.
The gardens have been meticulously maintained to provide the perfect setting for this distinctive property and include mature shrub areas, lawns, and individual gardens with all year round shrubs and plants; this is truly a gardener’s delight.
This four/five bedroom residence contains an abundance of space with a first class finish throughout. The elegant hallway leads to a large kitchen/diner, separate dining room, substantial drawing room, four large bedrooms, family room, two bathrooms, and study/bedroom. The accommodation is further enhanced by the basement area which has been developed into a self-contained apartment and can be used for a variety of purposes.
The Heath is one of Galway’s premier residential addresses and comprises a limited number of luxury detached homes all on mature large sites located on Circular Road overlooking Lough Corrib. It is located within 1.5 miles of Galway city centre and immediately adjacent to schools, shops, NUI Galway, and Dangan Sports Complex.
AMV €950,000. Open viewing takes place every Wednesday and Saturday from 2pm to 3pm and will run up to the auction with the final open viewing on Wednesday October 7.
Solicitor with carriage of sale is Orla Higgins, Gartlan Furey Solicitors & Co, 20 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2.
No 12 St Dominick’s Road, The Claddagh.
Number 12 St Dominick’s Road is one of the most attractive houses of its size to come to the market in The Claddagh in recent times. It has been tastefully extended and refurbished to make it a fine sized home that is ready to walk into.
The location of this charming property is undoubtedly one of the best, minutes from Grattan Road beach, school, and church. The property has many unique features such as cute bay windows to the front and a fully reconditioned original Stanley range in the kitchen. Beautifully presented, the accommodation comprises entrance hall, living room, large kitchen/dining room, three bedrooms, bathroom. There is a good size rear garden with lawn and shrubs and a large block shed for storage. The front gardens has off street parking and the property is not overlooked.
All roofing has been replaced in recent years and is completely felted and insulated. All walls and ceilings are insulated. There is a Stira stairs to the attic for storage. The house has been rewired, double glazed, refurbished, and extended. Open viewing takes place every Wednesday and Saturday from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. AMV €320.000.
Solicitor with carriage of sale is Maria O’Brien, Henry Comerford & Co, 3 Montpellier Tce, Sea Road, Galway, phone (091 ) 583216.
Stradbally North, Clarinbridge.
Stradbally has long been associated with prestigious living and not alone is this property located here, it boasts sea views from the first floor and is only approximately 100 metres from the water. Extending to an unbelievable 2,350sq ft and standing on a half acre of lawn with trees and shrubs, this remarkable property is set off by a superb natural stone wall and elevated lawn to the front.
The is an opportunity not to be missed for anyone wishing to live in a rural setting that is located just around the corner from the heart of the village of Clarinbridge, close to the sea, and within easy reach of all local amenities.
Notable features include double glazed windows, wooden floors, sunroom, teak staircase, two en suites, and ofch.
Accommodation comprises entrance hall, living room, family room, study/playroom, sunroom, utility room, guest toilet, large kitchen/dining room, gallery style landing with views, four double bedrooms, two en suites, main bathroom, hot press, and attic for storage.
Solicitor with carriage of sale is Donal Downes, O’Dea & Co, solicitors, Hardiman House, Eyre Square, Galway, phone (091 ) 566256.
AMV €350,000. Open viewing takes place every Thursday and Saturday from 11am to 12 noon with the final open viewing on Thursday October 8.
Residence on six acres in Slieveaun, Clarinbridge.
This holding is located in what has always been one of the most attractive areas in Clarinbridge.
The property is within walking distance of Clarinbridge village and is just 0.4 mile from the main road. Although the house is in need of total refurbishment it provides an excellent opportunity for a shrewd purchaser to procure a site with an existing residence. There is extensive road frontage which offers superb potential for development.
Clarinbridge has always been a very popular location for rural living on the edge of the city and that is also within easy access of all amenities in the greater area.
What’s on offer for sale can be divided into one, two, or three lots.
Lot 1: Dwelling house plus six acres, AMV €390,000.
Lot 2: Dwelling house plus 1.6 acres, AMV €240,000.
Lot 3: 4.5 acres with extensive road frontage and potential for development, AMV €150,000.
It is not easy to come across land in this wonderful rural location. Solicitor with carriage of sale is Justine Sadlier, Sadlier Lynch Pierse & C Crowe Street, Gort, phone (091 ) 631614.
While auctions are perceived not to be as successful as they were in previous years, the system does bring the sale of the property to a head faster. If the property is sold at auction the vendor can be happy in the knowledge that the property is sold and that because the contract is legally binding the sale cannot fall through or the purchaser will forfeit the deposit. If the reserve price is not reached at the auction the vendor has the right to withdraw the property, however negotiations usually take place with the highest bidder for one hour after the auction and the property is usually sold. If this does not happen the property is placed back on the open market for sale by private treaty. In many cases the properties sell within days of the auction.
O’Donnellan & Joyce works on a ‘no sale, no fee’ basis. Anyone wishing to place a property for auction with O’Donnellan & Joyce should contact Colm O’Donnellan on (087 ) 2887446, Anne Harding on (086 ) 8173335 or the offices of O’Donnellan & Joyce on (091 ) 564212.
