O’Donnellan & Joyce is offering to market a rare opportunity to acquire a large detached residence on a substantial private site with enormous potential in the heart of Salthill, one of Galway's most sought-after residential locations.
Rockville, No 94 Salthill Road Lower occupies a prime position on a slightly elevated site measuring circa 0.169 acre on Folio GY17215. The property has the added benefit of dual access points from the front garden on Salthill Road Lower and the rear exit point onto Devon Park. The site and property offer superb potential for future enhancement or redevelopment subject to the relevant planning.
Rockville, 94 Salthill Road Lower is within walking distance to everything that makes this seaside locale so popular. A short walk will bring you to Salthill village and promenade, the iconic Blackrock Diving Tower and several wonderful beaches dotted along the coastline. Originally constructed in the mid-1940s, the current residence is very liveable at present, but modernisation is required. Featuring well-proportioned accommodation over two floors, measuring approximately 134.2sq m.
There are several period features throughout, which include a solid wood staircase, panelling in the hallway, Victorian-style coving with picture rail, feature bay windows and original fireplaces with solid wood surround and tiled inset. The kitchen benefits from a working Aga that heats the home as well as oil-fired central heating. The ground floor has two spacious living rooms, a spacious kitchen and pantry room. There is access to the rear garden from the kitchen.
On the first floor there are three double bedrooms, a toilet and a bathroom. The property also benefits from two block-built structures to the rear, one being a boiler house and the other a storage shed. Externally, Rockville sits on an expansive plot with a walled front garden with a stone wall and mature planting. There is ample off-street parking to the front side and rear. A second gated entrance at the rear onto Devon Park provides an opportunity for a second quieter vehicle entrance. The substantial private rear garden provides ample outdoor space and wonderful sense of seclusion from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The garden provides plenty of options for those seeking to renovate, extend, or reimagine the home entirely.
Galway city centre, UHG and University of Galway are easily accessible on foot or by car. The vibrant West End and Latin Quarter are just minutes away, offering an abundance of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. A daily bus route to and from Galway city centre services the area every 20 minutes. The area also has several prominent national and secondary schools and abundance of sports and recreational facilities close by such as Galway Bay Golf Club, Galway Lawn Tennis Club and the local GAA grounds at Pearse Stadium.
This is a rare opportunity to secure a property with significant scope in one of Galway’s most sought-after coastal locations. Viewing is highly recommended and guaranteed not to disappoint.
Colm O’Donnellan advises that the redevelopment possibilities are endless with this detached property and site. Dual access from the front and rear, is a rarity and not to be missed.
The BER is G. Size is 134.2sq m. Asking price is €750,000.
