Every so often, a property comes to the market that offers something increasingly difficult to find in today's housing market: generous living space, a mature setting, excellent schools within walking distance, safe places for children to play, and a neighbourhood where families have happily lived for generations. That is exactly what Colleran Auctioneers is offering with No 56 Glenard Crescent, Salthill.
Built in the mid-1960s, Glenard Crescent was developed at a time when family homes were designed with space, light and practicality in mind rather than squeezing the maximum number of houses onto a site. Wide roads, generous gardens and large green areas created a neighbourhood that has stood the test of time and remains one of Salthill's most desirable residential locations today.
Number 56 perfectly captures everything that has made the development so popular for over 60 years. Extending to almost 1,700 square feet, this substantial four bedroom semidetached residence has been thoughtfully extended over the years to provide the kind of accommodation modern families demand while retaining the proportions and character that make homes of this era so appealing.
One of its standout features is undoubtedly the very large, sun-filled west-facing rear garden. Bathed in afternoon and evening sunshine, it overlooks Glenard Park, a beautifully maintained public green that has long been the heart of the community.
For young families, having such a safe recreational space literally beyond the garden boundary is a luxury that very few modern developments can offer. It provides children with room to play, neighbours with a place to meet and parents with peace of mind.
Inside, the accommodation is equally impressive. A welcoming entrance hall leads to a spacious sitting room with feature fireplace, which opens through double doors into a separate dining room, creating excellent flexibility for entertaining or everyday family living.
Beyond this lies a bright sunroom overlooking the rear garden, providing an ideal place to relax throughout the day while enjoying uninterrupted views across the park.
The kitchen enjoys the same sunny west-facing aspect and offers an excellent range of fitted units, while a separate utility room and guest wc add further practicality to busy family life.
Upstairs are four generous bedrooms, two of which benefit from ensuite facilities. The principal bedroom is particularly spacious and also enjoys access to a large attic room above via folding stairs. In addition, the main attic over the original house offers further potential, with many neighbouring properties having successfully converted similar spaces into additional accommodation, subject to the necessary permissions.
While the house itself offers exceptional space, its location is arguably even more valuable. Few addresses in Galway allow families to leave the car at home quite so often. From Glenard Crescent, children can walk safely to some of Galway's finest primary and secondary schools. The beaches and famous Salthill Promenade are only minutes away, as are local playgrounds, sporting facilities and community amenities. Golf, tennis, GAA, swimming, sailing and countless outdoor activities are all within easy reach, allowing families to enjoy an active lifestyle throughout the year.
For parents, the convenience is equally compelling. Galway city centre is within walking distance, while nearby public transport and excellent road connections make commuting straightforward. Yet despite being so close to everything, Glenard Crescent enjoys a peaceful residential atmosphere that feels a world away from the city's bustle.
According to Don Colleran, this balance between convenience and quality of life explains why so few homes in the area become available. "People don't simply buy into Glenard Crescent; they become part of a community," he says. "Many of the original owners remained here for decades because everything a family could possibly need is on the doorstep. When homes come for sale, they attract enormous interest because buyers recognise just how rare these opportunities have become."
As Galway continues to expand westwards with new developments, established neighbourhoods like Glenard Crescent have become even more desirable. Mature landscaping, generous gardens, excellent construction and outstanding community facilities simply cannot be recreated overnight.
For buyers seeking a forever family home rather than just another house, No. 56 represents a rare opportunity to become part of one of Salthill's most respected and enduring residential communities. Properties offering this combination of space, location, sunshine and family lifestyle seldom become available. For the next owners, it promises not simply a change of address, but the opportunity to create decades of memories in one of Galway's finest family neighbourhoods.
Guide price €760,000. For you appointment to view contact Colleran Auctioneers at
091 562293, www.collerans.com or [email protected].
