In a year which has seen the sale of houses being sold by public auction increase threefold, O’Donnellan & Joyce will complete the year with a final auction when it places 11 properties under the hammer next month.
According to Colm O Donnellan of O’Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers, several of the properties on offer in this auction are suitable for first time buyers or investors. With the threat of mortgage interest relief being abolished in the forthcoming Budget, all these sales can be closed prior to the end of the year and the mortgage relief availed of.
The 11 properties offer tremendous value and variety and the majority are located in established areas.
The first property on offer is No 34 Moyola Park, Newcastle. This property is situated in one of Galway’s most established and sought after residential areas and is within 200 yards of the side entrance to NUIG and close to University Hospital Galway. Located in a traffic free cul-de-sac, the house has been completely refurbished internally and would provide an excellent family home or gilt edged residential investment due to its high profile location. Accommodation comprises entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, dining room, three bedrooms, bathroom, garage suitable for conversion, and large rear garden. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Breda Tierney, Kieran Murphy & Co, 9 The Crescent. The AMV is €195,000. Open viewing takes place Saturdays and Wednesdays from 11am to 12 noon.
No 22 Tudor Lawns, Newcastle, is situated in a much sought after development built by O’Malley Construction and just off the main road in Upper Newcastle. The property is within walking distance of NUIG and UHG. It has a spacious interior and is in mint decorative order and repair. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Susan Mc Loughlin, Berwick solicitors & Co, 4 St Brendan’s Road, Woodquay, Galway. The AMV is €198,000. Open viewings take place Saturdays and Wednesdays from 11am to 12 noon.
No 215 Rosan Glas, Rahoon Road, is an outstanding mid terrace residence in an award winning development. Conveniently located, the property offers space in abundance and is in exceptionally good decorative order. The four bedrooms contain full en suites. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Liam Staunton, Sea Road, Galway. The AMV is €150,000. Open viewing takes place Saturdays and Wednesdays from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.
No 83 Tara Grove, Wellpark, is a semidetached three bedroom residence located just off the Monivea Road and within walking distance of the city centre. Located on the eastern side of the city, the property has been totally refurbished and redecorated to an extremely high standard making it the ultimate family home or quality residential investment. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Helen Roddy, Sherlock & Co, Cross Street, Galway. The AMV €165,000. Open viewing takes place Saturdays and Wednesdays from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.
No 3 Clybaun Court, Knocknacarra, is a fabulous three bedroom semidetached residence located in one of the most popular and striking of residential developments in Knocknacarra, within walking distance of Joyce’s supermarket, the Clybaun Hotel, Sheridan’s licensed premises, schools, shops, and all local amenities. The property is a four bedroom semidetached residence with a distinctive façade. This exceptional family home is located in a traffic free cul-de-sac and is a perfect starter home. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Martin Mulroy, 4 University Road, Galway. The AMV is €198,000. Open viewings take place Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2pm to 3pm.
No 41 Caiseal Cam, Roscam, is a stunning four bedroom detached residence with space in abundance, and a southerly aspect to the rear. It is located within close proximity of Merlin Park Hospital and the Galway Clinic. This is a viewing not to be missed. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Shane MacSweeney, MacSweeney & Co, Merchants Road, Galway. The AMV is €220,000. Open viewings take place Wednesdays and Saturdays from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.
The bargain of the day will be No 74 Clareview Park, Ballybane, a three bedroom mid-terrace residence in need of refurbishment and modernisation. With an AMV of €50,000 it is sure to attract incredible interest. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Judith Riordan, Mason Hayes & Curren, South Bank House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4. Open viewings take place Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2pm to 3pm.
O’Donnellan & Joyce will also offer four apartments for sale, and one of the highlights will be No 106 Dun Aengus, Dock Street, a fantastic three bedroom apartment located above Steamship House on Galway Docks in the heart of the city centre, with everything at its doorstep. This would make a fantastic investment property. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Breda Tierney, Kieran Murphy & Co, The Crescent. The AMV is €150,000. Open viewings take place on Thursdays and Saturdays from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.
No 20 The Plaza, Headford Road, is a superb two bedroom apartment located on the edge of Woodquay. The apartment offers an abundance of space with two large bedrooms and an en suite off the master bedroom. This is a great property in a superb location. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Veronica Ann Kelly, Kelly Caulfield Shaw, 1 Chapterhouse, Friars Mill Road, Mullingar, Co Westmeath. The AMV is €120,000. Open viewings take place Thursdays and Saturdays from 11am to 12 noon.
No 11 Cuirt na Tra, Salthill, is a two bedroom apartment situated in the heart of Salthill with all facilities and amenities close by. This modern, spacious, residence would be the perfect starter home or investment property, and would provide an incredible return on your money. The solicitor with carriage of sale is John O’Carroll, Walker O’Carroll & Hogan, 11 Pearse Street, Athlone. The AMV is €85,000. Open viewings take place Thursdays and Saturdays from 2pm to 3pm.
The final property is No 60 Dun Aras, Bishop O’Donnell Road, a two bedroom ground floor apartment with its own entrance. It is part of the student village complex of Dun Aras and offers an incredible return for money with a guaranteed rental income and a full management structure in place. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Emma Lynch, MD O’Loughlin & Co, Suite 11 Parklands Office Park, Southern Cross Road, Bray, Co Wicklow. The AMV is €80,000. Open viewings take place Thursdays and Saturdays from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.
The auction will take place on Friday December 14. Full details of these properties can be had by contacting the agents O’Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers, Mary Street, Galway, at (091 ) 564212.
