O’Donnellan & Joyce’s forthcoming must-sell auction will see nine properties going under the hammer with incredible value for money on offer.
According to Colm O’Donnellan of O’Donnellan & Joyce this auction provides an outstanding variety for purchasers, from landmark hotels and prime development sites to prestigious houses inside and outside the city, all at incredible value. There is no doubt this a great time to be a buyer. The auction will take place in the Victoria Hotel, Eyre Square, at 3pm on Friday March 30.
The first property which will be auctioned, and which will undoubtedly be the highlight of the afternoon, is the Corrib Hotel in Oughterard. For years it has been regarded as a landmark hotel situated in the heart of the village and has long been synonymous with Oughterard. The Corrib Hotel offers substantial accommodation of over 8,000sq ft. The building, which is in need of refurbishment and modernisation, could be restored to provide a fine hotel on this landmark site.
The Corrib Hotel stands on a high profile site of circa 1.21 acre in the centre of Oughterard. It has dual access off the main road and rear access to provide exceptional parking facilities. There are unlimited possibilities and potential with this property to provide alternative usages and development opportunities. The property is being sold at a knockdown price of €250,000. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Patricia Bambury, MG Ryan & Co, Abbeygate Street, Galway. Open viewings take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11am to 12 noon.
The next property to be auctioned is No 61 Upper Newcastle, Galway, a derelict residence on a site with full planning permission to demolish the existing house and construct two luxury detached homes extending over three floors. The site is 0.3293 acre in a sylvan setting. The property is adjacent to the gates of NUIG and is within approximately 0.5 mile of the city centre. This would be an incredible development opportunity to build a luxury home on one of the finest sites in the area. The AMV is €150,000. Open viewings take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.
The third property to be auctioned is a partially completed residence on a magnificent elevated site of 2.797 acres at Gortacleva, Bushypark. This property is being sold on the instructions of receiver, Patrick Horkan of KPMG. Standing on one of the most elevated site in this sought after area, the property offers unobstructed views of the River Corrib. This partially completed residence is 5,500sq ft with underground parking. The site has double frontage onto the Gortacleva Road and the main Galway/Moycullen Road. Space in abundance is what is on offer in this outstanding location. The property is being offered for sale at a substantially reduced AMV of €200,000. Open viewings take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.
The next property is No 26 The Green, College Road, Galway, located just off Eyre Square and possibly one of the finest houses in this locality. In mint condition, the house has been refurbished and upgraded throughout the years by its present owners to provide the ultimate townhouse. Internally there is space in abundance with a large living room with feature bay window, kitchen/diner extensively fitted with quality fixtures and fittings, and a substantial utility to the rear. On the first floor there are four bedrooms and the main bathroom. The master bedroom contains a bay window, wall to wall built-in-wardrobes, and a full en suite. Externally there is a paved rear garden which is surrounded by mature shrubs. The AMV of €220,000 will attract owner occupiers and investors alike. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Harry Bell, Bell & Carroll, 21 Middle Street, Galway. Open viewings take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2pm to 3pm.
The fifth property is No 83 Tirellan Heights, an award-winning semidetached house which must be seen to be appreciated. This exceptional end of terrace residence borders a large green area to the side and contains a substantial extension to the rear, and the attic has been converted to provide an additional bedroom. The accommodation comprises living room, kitchen/dining room, and guest wc on the ground floor, and three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor, and an attic conversion to provide for a master bedroom with en suite. The property is in exceptional decorative order and repair and would provide a gilt edged property investment or suitable for first time buyers as the perfect start-up home with no work required. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Breda Tierney, Kieran Murphy & Co, 9 The Crescent, Galway. The AMV is just €150,000. Open viewing takes place Wednesdays and Saturday from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.
The next property is No 70 Windfield Gardens, Clybaun Road. Windfield Gardens is regarded as one of Galway’s premier residential developments. No 70 has an attractive brick façade with a double bay window, and would provide the ultimate family home. It offers circa 2,000sq ft of living space in a quiet cul-de-sac. Accommodation comprises lounge, dining room, kitchen/diner, utility, downstairs study, four bedrooms, bathroom, master bedroom en suite, and attic/bedroom. With an AMV of €300,000 this property is sure to attract enormous interest for people looking for a quality family detached residence in one of Galway’s most desirable residential developments. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Karina Doyle, Lewis C Doyle & Co, St. Augustine Street, Galway. Open viewing takes place Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2pm to 3pm.
The seventh property is No 3 Lydon Terrace, Bohermore, an end of terrace residence situated in one of Galway’s oldest residential developments. Lydon’s Terrace is within a five minute walk of Eyre Square. This three bedroom home would be an ideal first time buyer’s home or quality gilt edged residential investment with an extremely good return on your money and a guaranteed rental income if required. The accommodation comprises living room, kitchen, bathroom, downstairs bedroom, and two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. There is substantial garden to the front and side with the possibility of further room for extension. The AMV is €110,000. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Maeve Joyce, Horan & Son, 23 Eyre Square, Galway. Open viewings take place Wednesdays and Saturdays from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.
The next property to be auctioned off is No 4 Cois Locha, Caheradoo, Kilcolgan, located within easy access of Galway city and just off the main Galway/Limerick road. No 4 has five bedrooms and measures 2,000sq ft. This is a quality family home standing on 0.5 acre of magnificent landscaped gardens. The property has been maintained to the highest standard with no further work required. This is the ultimate rural retreat with space in abundance, available at a knockdown price of €220,000. Open viewings take place on Thursdays and Saturdays from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.
The ninth and final property to be auctioned on the day is No 90 Dun Aras student village, Bishop O’Donnell Road, Galway. Situated within a leisurely stroll of NUIG and just off Taylor’s Hill, this magnificent apartment contains space in abundance internally and has a large balcony. Accommodation comprises open plan lounge/dining room/kitchen, three large bedrooms with en suite off the master bedroom, and bathroom. It measures circa 850sq ft. No 90 is situated within the student complex of Dun Aras and is a gilt edged property investment with a guaranteed rental income giving you a very strong return on your money. Open viewings take place on Wednesday and Saturday from 11am to 12 noon. The AMV is €85,000.
For further details in relation to this forthcoming auction contact Colm O’Donnellan, Tony Joyce, or Anne Harding at (091 ) 564212.
