Barna Gardens is without doubt one of the finest residential properties to come on the market in Galway in recent years. The magnificent imposing property extends to approximately 7,534sq feet and was built in 1995 to exacting standards with great care and attention to detail evident throughout. The brick and limestone façade is truly impressive.
The property is approached from the Barna road via a stunning tree lined avenue with electronic gates. The residence is set in beautiful old-world style gardens of about one acre encompassed by cut stone walls offering complete privacy and seclusion. A sweeping driveway from the front gates lead to the residence. To the side of the property is a small courtyard with three stables and access to the rear garden. Here the most distinctive element of the property is revealed. The garden has been divided by four stepped terraces; firstly the suntrap paved area outside the kitchen which lends itself perfectly to al fresco entertaining. Steps lead down to the formal garden which is bordered by box hedging with mature flower beds and shrubberies. The next terrace is a large lawned area surrounded by herbaceous borders and two feature pavilions at the furthest extremities. The fourth level, and probably the most special, is the river walk, which is predominantly a natural style woodland area with wild flower planting leading to the banks of the local river — a picture perfect area offering a tranquil and serene space to unwind and listen to the babbling water.
This is a property of real distinction, with ornate ceilings, beautiful coving, and large picture windows affording light filled rooms. Internally the extensive accommodation, arranged over three floors, has been wonderfully designed with a growing family in mind. The ground floor has an impressive entrance hall with three reception rooms, a large kitchen with access to a sunlit terrace, and a utility room. To the right of the entrance hall double doors lead to the swimming pool and conservatory. The most impressive Empire style staircase leads to the first floor with a notable master bedroom; double dressing rooms and bathroom make this a superior boudoir. Also on this level are three further double bedrooms with connecting en suite facilities. A staircase leads to the second floor with three more en suite bedrooms.
The property boasts a stunning location, adjacent to Barna Woods, Silverstrand Beach, and only minutes' drive from Salthill and Barna as well as local amenities including primary and post primary schools, Galway Golf Club, Salthill Promenade, and Galway Lawn Tennis Club.
For further details on Barna Gardens, contact the joint selling agents, Callum Bain of Colliers International (01 ) 6333700 or Mike Mullery of Mullery auctioneers on (091 ) 567275.
