The Harbour Hotel in Galway should be buzzing with excitement when O’Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers bring two unique properties into the auction room at 3pm tomorrow Friday October 31. Number 17 Dalysfort Road in Salthill and a traditional thatched cottage in Cahergowan, Claregalway will have ‘sell at’ prices and it is expected that there will be sufficient interest in both properties to bring the hammer down on them.
Number 17 Dalysfort Road is a wonderful home located in one of the oldest residential roads there is in Salthill. Although the property is in need of major refurbishment it is nevertheless unique and charming and still retains most of its original features – several fireplaces both on the ground floor and first among its features; Many of neighbouring properties have sold in recent years and wonderful work has been carried out by their owners to retain and make proud one of the most attractive terraces dating back to the 1930s that still remains in Galway. A wonderful attraction of this property is that it has vehicular access from the side road which is part of the property.
The views from number 17 are spectacular – you can look across the Bay to the hills of Clare and the surrounding coastline in one direction and across to Salthill Park just opposite Leisureland in the other direction. It is located just minutes from the prom and the heart of the village of Salthill.
The advised minimum value on this property is €400,000 and the solicitor with carriage is Mr Robert Potter-Cogan, Henry Comerford & Co, 3 Mountpellier Tce, Sea Road, Galway. Phone 091 582316
Thatched cottage in Cahergowan, Clareglaway
Built in 1930 this is a wonderful traditional cottage that has been well maintained and modernised over the years. The cottage itself in great condition and was completely re-thatched in March 2003 by the well known traditional thatcher Anthony Duggan, thatch was renewed again inf January 2005. This is a lovely cosy cottage - it enjoys oil fired central heating, double glazed windows, and boasts one en suite and a separate toilet and wash hand basin. Situated approx seven miles from Galway just off the main Tuam/Galway road, the property would make a lovely holiday home, an ideal first time buyers home or indeed a lovely home to retire to.
This cottage is very private and in the heart of the lovely countryside of Cahergowan. Surrounded by other houses in close proximity, it has the benefit of privacy while still being within easy reach of ones neighbours. This is a charming cottage with all the characteristics of a typical traditional cottage but with the added comforts of mod cons.
To the rear of the property there is a fine size walled garden with an additional area behind it. To the front is a small walled rose garden with some lawn. There are two good size sheds for storage – the heating system is housed in this area also.
The advised minimum value on the cottage is €200,000 and the solicitor with carriage of sale is Ms Aoife Moynihan, Moynihan & Co, Solicitors, Rathgowan, Ashe Road, Mullingar, Co Westmeath.
Phone (044 ) 93344381.
The auction for these two properties will take place tomorrow at 3pm in The Harbour Hotel, New Dock Road, Galway.
For all information on the above properties contact Colm O’Donnellan on 087 2887446 or Anne Harding on 086 8173335.
