Leading estate agent DNG Maxwell Heaslip & Leonard has reported large turnouts at the latest series of open viewings for its April 24 auctions in the Radisson Blu Hotel. Billed as one of the most exciting mix of properties to come to the market in the west of Ireland for some time, the city centre based agent is three weeks into the marketing campaign and the team are delighted with the turnout so far.
With almost 30 lots on offer that afternoon, James Heaslip, who heads up the auction team, reckons that it is the company’s most diverse auction to date, with something to suit all buyers.
“We are now known, on a national basis, for our ability to bring all kinds of property to the market, but this particular auction really does have something for everybody,” he said. “From period residences in need of refurbishment such as 10 Lower Newcastle in Galway, to 35,000sq ft of industrial in Ballina, we have all bases covered.”
According to Mr Heaslip the company takes a pragmatic approach when pricing houses for its auctions. “This year we will hold eight public auctions and our goal, in each auction, is to offer realistic guide prices to potential buyers and get the best price possible for our vendors,” he explained. “We make genuine efforts to offer properties to the auction floor with reserve prices that are close to the advertised prices. Sometimes the figures achieved go well beyond the guide prices, but more often than not the selling prices on the floor are within 10 to 15 per cent of our advised minimum values. When buyers come to our auctions, they know they are in with a fair chance of buying.
“With this particular auction, I would urge all buyers to take a few minutes and to go online and study what properties we have to sell. There is value there and come April 24, there will be a lot of happy punters, who will have bought property at the right prices.”
Freeport, Barna
This is a detached bungalow residence of c1,100sq ft located in Barna village with outstanding sea views. Standing on a site area of c0.27 acre, there is huge potential here for further extension to create a spectacular family home. This village centre home has mature south facing gardens and a secluded deck from which to enjoy the vistas of Galway Bay. Solicitor with carriage of sale is Liam Geraghty, Geraghty & Co solicitors, 1 Rosemary Avenue, Eyre Square, Galway, phone 091 565258. AMV is €330,000. Open viewings take place Wednesday and Saturday, 11am to 12 noon.
No 10 Lower Newcastle, Galway
A truly wonderful mid terrace property in one of Galway city’s most sought after locations. Built in the late 1930s, this beautiful family residence is in need of modernisation, but has many of its original features. The property is being offered to the market with the benefit of private parking to the rear and has a generous sized west facing rear garden. Solicitor with carriage of sale is Maeve Joyce, Horan & Son solicitors, 23 Eyre Square, Galway, phone 091 567091. AMV is €250,000. Open viewings take place Wednesday and Saturday, 12.30pm to 1.30pm.
Apt 13 Woodview, Doughiska
This two bedroom apartment is located on the first floor of the Woodview development which comprises 16 one and two bed units.
A city centre bus route services the area and all amenities are close by including a GAA pitch, Centra Shop, Dunnes Stores shopping centre, and the Clayton Hotel. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Lorna O’Dwyer, Ronan Daly Jermyn solicitors, Dock Street, Galway, phone 091 594777. AMV is €75,000. Open viewings take place Wednesday and Saturday, 12.30pm to 1.30pm.
Apt 8 Woodview, Doughiska
This one bedroom apartment is located on the top floor of the Woodview development. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Lorna O’Dwyer, Ronan Daly Jermyn solicitors, Dock Street, Galway, phone 091 594777. AMV is €75,000. Open viewings take place Wednesday and Saturday, 12.30pm to 1.30pm.
Apt 5 The Foundry, Church Lane, Ballinrobe, Co Mayo
This is a first floor apartment in a mixed commercial/residential scheme in the town centre. The development is very well built with ground floor parking and commercial units, and the overhead apartments are accessed by lift and stairs to a mezzanine area. Each apartment has own door access into well finished units that are an excellent investment opportunity. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Paul McMahon, Lavelle sols, St James House, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, phone 01 6445800. AMV is €30,000. Viewing is by appointment.
Apt 2 The Foundry, Church Lane, Ballinrobe, Co Mayo
This first floor apartment is in a mixed commercial/residential development in Ballinrobe town centre. Each apartment has own door access and Apt 2 has a small balcony overlooking the streetscape. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Paul McMahon, Lavelle solicitors, St James House, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, phone 01 6445800. AMV is €30,000. Viewing is by appointment.
No 4 Cordorragh Park, Kiltimagh, Co Mayo
This three bedroom semidetached home close to Kiltimagh town centre is in need of some modernisation. The property has off street parking with gardens front and rear and is a perfect starter home or investment opportunity. This property represents excellent value for money and should not be missed. AMV is €30,000. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Paul McMahon, Lavelle solicitors, St James House, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, phone 01 6445800. Viewing is by appointment.
No 1 James Street, Claremorris, Co Mayo
This is a well appointed townhouse in the centre of Claremorris. With three bedrooms over 1,200ft sq this property has many excellent features including a sizeable rear garden. AMV is €35,000. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Paul McMahon, Lavelle solicitors, St James House, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, phone 01 6445800. Viewing is by appointment.
Knocknacarrigeen, Belclare, Tuam
This is a wonderfully presented family home comprising c2,200sq ft of living space. On a site of almost 0.6 acre, this bright and spacious residence is finished to a high standard and is ready for immediate occupation. The sale includes hollowcore floors, extensive tiling, oak floors, and mature front and rear gardens. It is just a short drive from Tuam town and only 20 minutes from Galway city. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Lorna Burke, Burke & Co solicitors, 133 Upper Salthill, Galway, phone 091 581500. AMV is €180,000. Open viewings take place Wednesday and Saturday, 11am to 12 noon.
St Teresa’s, Ganty, Craughwell
This is a three bedroom bungalow comprising c920sq ft with an adjoining garage of c425sq ft. Although recently upgraded the property has room for further improvements and is on a site of approximately 0.65 acre. This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a great starter home in a sought after location. Within a five minute drive of Craughwell village, all amenities are close by and Galway city is 30 minutes away. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Deirdre O'Connor, DM O'Connor solicitors, Cross Street, Galway, phone 091 569170. AMV is €90,000. Open viewings take place Saturday, 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Brackloonbeg, Bullaun, Loughrea
This is a detached bungalow with associated lands comprising 6.8 acres in Bullaun near Loughrea town. In need of major refurbishment, this old style farmhouse has great potential as a family home with the house on 1.8 acres of land and adjacent outbuildings. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Thelma Kelly, John Nash solicitors, Abbey Street, Loughrea, Co Galway, phone 091 841442. AMV is €40,000. Open viewings take place Saturdays, 1pm to 2pm.
No 25 Fearann Ri, Doughiska
This spacious four bedroom semidetached residence, comprising c950sq ft of living space, is part of a modern development on the eastern outskirts of Galway city. This well presented property is close to all amenities and offers an excellent rental yield for those seeking to invest. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Justin Murphy, Lyons Dermody solicitors, 43/46 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1, phone 01 873 3000. AMV is €75,000. Open viewings take place Wednesday and Saturday from 2pm to 3pm.
No 120 Gleann na Ri, Merlin Park
Located on the edge of the city and adjacent to GMIT and Merlin Park Hospital, this is a very well-appointed two bedroom penthouse unit. With 90sq m over the second and third floor, this apartment has commanding views over the countryside along with a private balcony. There is a pooled rents system, which is fully managed on site, or the option to self-manage this property. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Paul Brady & Co solicitors, 3 Railway Street, Navan, Co Meath, phone 046 902 8011. AMV is €65,000. Open viewings take place Saturdays, 11am to 12 noon.
No 11 Cuirt Eanna, Long Walk, Galway
This well-presented three bedroom townhouse is in a modern development on Long Walk close to Galway city centre. Built by O'Malley, this bright and spacious property offers excellent potential as an investment property or an owner occupier residence with over 900sq ft of living space. It is offered to the market with a private parking space. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Ciara Kelly, Keane solicitors, Hardiman House, Eyre Square, Galway, phone 091 566767. AMV is €195,000. Open viewings take place Wednesday and Saturday, 2pm to 3pm.
No 56 St Brendan’s Ave, Woodquay
This two bed terraced house in St Brendan’s Avenue, Woodquay, is located just off Eyre Square and close to NUIG and UHG. It is in need of some modernisation. The sale of this property includes the current tenants in situ, with a gross yield of 7.8 per cent based on the AMV. The house comprises a large sitting room, kitchen, and bathroom on the ground level with two double bedrooms. The solicitor with carriage of sale is Michael J Bradbury & Co solicitors, Unit 12 Glenrock Business Park, Bothar na Mine, Tuam Road, Galway, phone 091 768030. AMV is €115,000. Open viewings take place Wednesday and Saturday from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.
Cahergall, Craughwell
This is a part-built property (house A ) located in Cahergall, Craughwell, Co Galway, coming to market at the current level of construction. This is a substantial property with a floor area of c2,200sq ft on a 0.5 acre site. This offers the opportunity to complete the property to the new owner’s personal specifications and to create a beautiful family home. AMV is €35,000. Solicitor with carriage of sale is Lorna O’Dwyer, Ronan Daly Jermyn solicitors, Dock Street, Galway, phone 091 594777.
Cahergall, Craughwell
This is a part built property (house B ) located in Cahergall, Craughwell, coming to market at the current level of construction. This is a substantial property with a floor area of c2,200 sq ft and sits on a 0.5 acre site. This also offers the opportunity to complete the property to the new owner’s personal specifications and to create a top class family home. AMV is €35,000. Solicitor with carriage of sale is Lorna O’Dwyer, Ronan Daly Jermyn solicitors, Dock Street, Galway, phone 091 594777.
No 21 Cuirt na Rasai
A first floor two bedroom apartment located in the Cuirt Na Rasai development on the east side of Galway city, the apartment is well designed and well presented and offers an excellent opportunity to acquire an investment property in a well maintained, fully managed, complex. The property is included in a pooled rental system. It is close to GMIT, Galway Technology Park, and all necessary amenities. AMV is €65,000. Solicitor with carriage of sale is Louise Roche, Ronan Daly Jermyn solicitors, Dock Street, Galway 091 594777. Open viewings take place Saturday, 4pm to 5pm.
No 136 Fearann Ri, Doughiska
No 136 Fearann Ri is located in the popular suburb of Doughiska on the eastern outskirts of Galway city. This four bedroom detached property is in reasonable condition, has gas fired central heating, and is of timber framed construction. Solicitor with carriage of sale is Ruth Sheridan, William Fry solicitors, Fitzwilliam House, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, phone 01 639 5000. AMV is €150,000. Open viewings take place Saturday from 3pm to 4pm.
Unit 1 Westgate Business Park, Ennis, Co Clare
This is a commercial unit located in a busy industrial estate in Ennis, Co Clare. The unit spans two floors and consists of c5,000sq ft on the ground floor and an additional c2,500sq ft on the first floor. The ground floor unit is vacant while the first floor unit is occupied. AMV is €175,000. Solicitor with carriage of sale is Lorna O’Dwyer, Ronan Daly Jermyn solicitors, Dock Street, Galway, phone 091 594777. Viewing is by appointment.
Church Street, Loughrea
This mixed commercial/residential property, built in the past 10 years, offers an excellent investment opportunity. The property comprises two ground floor commercial units of c550sq ft each, one of which is occupied on an informal basis at €3,600pa. The second unit is vacant, as are the two overhead residential units which are 890sq ft, each over two floors. Both units are complete and ready to let and have own door access with private patio each. Solicitor with carriage of sale is Sinead Sheering, Lavelle sols, St James House, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, phone 01 6445800. AMV is €100,000. Viewing is by appointment.
Unit 4 Catherlavine, Loughrea
This is a two storey end of terrace light industrial building extending to 285sq m which forms part of a group of four terraced light industrial units with communal grounds to the front and rear of all units. This is a modern steel frame structure with block infill which has been part completed at first floor to first fix wiring. Solicitor is Paul McMahon, Lavelle solicitors, St James House, Adeleide Road, Dublin 2, phone 01 6445800. AMV is €50,000. Viewing is by appointment.
Unit 3 Bruach na hAbhainn, Spiddal
This is a compact retail unit at ground level in the centre of Spiddal and fronting onto the main road. This unit of c420sq ft has excellent frontage in this busy village and benefits from a vibrant tourist influx. There is a range of commercial traders in the area and this would be an excellent investment opportunity or for owner occupier use. Solicitor is James Jones, James Jones solicitors, 3 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2, phone 01 6853847. AMV is €40,000. Viewing is by appointment.
Thomas Street, Castlebar, Co Mayo
These commercial premises are located on Thomas Street, close to the centre of Castlebar town. Totalling approximately 490sq m, the property comprises two separate ground floor units with offices overhead on the first and second floors comprising c300sq m. One of the two ground floor units is occupied, with the remainder of the premises vacant and suitable for a variety of uses. The building is finished to a very high standard. Solicitor is Thomas J Walsh, Thomas J Walsh solicitors, 1 Mill Lane, Main Street, Castlebar, Co Mayo, phone 094 9021736. AMV is €110,000. Viewing is by appointment.
Cuirt na Cora, Tuam
This lot consists of two blocks of apartments (Nos 13-20 and Nos 21-28 ), all being sold in one lot. The 16 units in total consist of 10 two-bed apartments and six three-bed apartments, being sold as unfinished blocks. The AMV is €40,000 (subject to VAT ), and the solicitor with carriage of sale is Denise Ryan, Ronan Daly Jermyn solicitors, Dock Road, Galway, phone 091 594777.
Keane’s Bar, Athenry
This substantial licensed premises in the centre of Athenry town that has been operational until recently. Keane’s Bar has long been regarded as one of the finest establishments in the town and has unlimited potential as a live entertainment venue, restaurant, and pub. The property is c4,000sq ft over two floors. A rear yard has a smoking area, block built storage sheds, and a boiler house. Solicitor is Joe O’Hara. O’Hara solicitors, Cross Street, Athenry, phone 091 844045. AMV is €140,000. Viewing is by appointment.
The auctions take place on Friday April 24 in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Lough Atalia, at 3pm. Full details are available online at www.dnggalway.ie
