Colleran Auctioneers presents No 126 Rahylin Glebe, Ballybane, Galway, a three bedroom home that offers buyers something which is increasingly difficult to find in Galway city: an opportunity to purchase at an accessible price and put their own stamp on a property.
Located in a mature residential development directly opposite ATU Galway, No 126 is certainly not a turnkey home. It requires considerable refurbishment and modernisation, but therein lies the opportunity. For a first-time buyer willing to roll up their sleeves, an investor looking for a property in a proven rental location, or perhaps a tradesperson searching for a project where they can add considerable value, this could prove a very interesting purchase.
Behind the front door is a traditional and practical layout extending to approximately 84.9sq m. The entrance hall has useful understairs storage and leads to a generously proportioned sitting room. To the rear is a large kitchen and dining room overlooking the back garden. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a main bathroom.
While the accommodation is currently dated and in need of investment, the basic ingredients are all here to create a very comfortable modern home. A new owner has the freedom to redesign and decorate according to their own needs and budget rather than paying a premium for somebody else's choice of kitchen, bathroom and finishes.
Outside is another of the property's attractions. The front garden provides valuable off-street parking, while to the rear is a large, private walled garden with a block-built shed. For young families, this offers safe outdoor space for children, gardening or entertaining.
Location will be a major consideration for anyone viewing this home. Rahylin Glebe is a long-established residential development in Ballybane on the eastern side of Galway city and is particularly convenient to ATU Galway. The area is also well served by schools, shops, playing pitches, a church, medical facilities and regular public transport. The wider location also provides convenient access to some of Galway's largest employment centres, including Ballybrit, Parkmore and Mervue, while Merlin Park Hospital and Galway Clinic are within easy reach. Ballybane and Briarhill provide a wide choice of shopping and everyday amenities, with Galway city centre also readily accessible.
For investors, the proximity to ATU Galway is an obvious attraction. For an owner-occupier, however, the appeal may be very different. This is an opportunity to buy a three bedroom house with its own front and rear gardens and off-street parking, and gradually transform it into a home tailored to your own taste.
Don Colleran believes buyers should look beyond the property's present condition and concentrate on what it could become. “No 126 Rahylin Glebe is not for the faint-hearted, but that is exactly why I think it represents such an interesting opportunity," he says. "There is work to be done, but you are buying a three bedroom house with parking and a private back garden in an established location opposite ATU. For someone prepared to take on the project, there is enormous potential to create a lovely home and add real value in the process.”
For first-time buyers frustrated by Galway property prices, or investors searching for a well-located property with potential, No 126 Rahylin Glebe deserves serious consideration.
For your appointment to view, book online at collerans.com or contact Colleran Auctioneers by email, [email protected] or phone 091 562293.
