It will be very much a case of lucky 15s for the buyers of two city centre properties put on the market by leading Galway agent Property Partners Maxwell Heaslip & Leonard.
No 15 Forster Place and No 15 Hynes Yard have very similar attributes — apart from the obvious, they are both in prime city centre locations and offer exceptional value. These properties, which are both available by private treaty, have been priced with the current market in mind and are undoubtedly going to appeal to savvy purchasers according to the agent in charge, Fergal Leonard MIPAV. According to Leonard there has been resurgence in interest in investment properties, which has been mainly driven by the parents of students embarking on courses in the city over the next few years. He said people are weighing the cost of paying rent for three to five years against the value that is currently available in buying, and it is making sense to buy. These two properties fit the bill for this market.
No 15 Hynes Yard is an exclusive development that was built during the inner city regeneration some years ago. This three bedroom unit over two floors has an unrivalled aspect overlooking the city harbour, and if you are looking for a ringside seat when the Volvo Ocean race returns to Galway, then this is it. This is a duplex unit of almost 1,100sq ft which is well laid out to accommodate a large living /dining area, kitchen, and three bedrooms, the master of which has a private balcony, walk-in wardrobe, and an en suite bathroom. A secure designated parking space is allocated to this unit in the adjacent multi car park which is a very short walk from the heart of the city. The rental market here is very strong with this property having achieved practically 100 per cent occupancy since it was first built.
The O’Malley-built Forster Place has long been admired as one of the best maintained and managed communities in the city centre and its gated aspect provides extra security.
This tasteful scheme of townhouses and apartments overlooks a courtyard garden which is meticulously maintained with lush greenery all around.
Number 15, which is available fully furnished, has been owner occupied and would be perfect for a buyer looking to have every convenience on the doorstep.
The railway and bus stations are a minute’s walk, as is Eyre Square and myriad shops, restaurants, and pubs.
Spread over three floors, this townhouse has two large bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a large living/dining area with an open fire.
These properties and others, including the offerings at the forthcoming autumn auction on September 9, can be viewed by contacting the agents or online at www.propertypartners.ie or www.daft.ie
