Galway Advertiser 2002/2002_08_29/GA_29082002_E1_090.pdf 

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THE H O M E PAGES
The Galway Advertiser's definitive guide to Galway's residential, commercial and industrial property scene compiled by Kieran Hayes E-MAIL KANDREWS@GALWAVADVERTISER.IE

Large Galway land bank opens for residential homes
O ' D O N N E L L A N Joyce auctioneers has just brought to t h e market possibly one of the largest land banks for residential homes within the Galway city area. The zoned residential land is located at Doughiska, three miles east of Galway city centre, and has extensive frontage onto the main Galway dual carraigeway and the Doughiska Road. Interest is anticipated from major developers and builders not only locally but also nationally due to the strategic importance of this land. The lands are surrounded by major residential developments such as Tur Uisce (Mclnerneys), Garran Ard (Foy), Castan (Sawgrass Propeties) and Ballybrit (Atlantic Homes). These lands are located in an area which has been extensively developed in recent years. An enormous volume of house sales testifies to the fact that the area is rapidly becoming Galway's most developed and most sought after location to the eastern side of the city. The lands are surrounded by all the major services and will make development for housing relatively easy, with a guarantee of excellent house sales on obtaining planning permission. The guideline for the lands is in the region of 500,000 per acre, and the total anticipated price is in the region of 9 , 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 for the sale of the circa 18 acres. The land is beint.j offered for sale by tender. The tender date is Friday October' 16 2002. All tender documents must be submitted to the offices McDermott & Allen, St Francis Street, Galway, solicitor for the vendor Ms Mary Moylett.

The Shopping Ba
Galway's property picks of the week
EVERY WEEK the Home Pages selects a choice property from within four different price ranges. Here are this week's selections:

UNDER 130,000
Ballybane Exceptional value and a great starter home or investment, this property has three bedrooms, living room, kitchen/dining room, bathroom, and is fitted with PVC double glazed windows. The property has a large rear garden and front parking, and is located close to all local amenities. Guide price 1 2 5 , 0 0 0 . F o r more information contact Sherry FitzGerald.

Newcastle double bill
T W O HOUSES situated in one of Galway's most sought after residential a r e a s have recently come onto t h e m a r k e t . T h e y a r e in Hazel P a r k a n d L a u r e l P a r k , Newcastle, a n d would m a k e ideal family h o m e s , o r investments for parents looking for a house for students. Number! 1 Hazel Park is a four bedroom detached residence, situated on a large coiner site. The site overlooks a green area and has a west facing, paved rear garden, with a shed plumbed for a washing machine and with whb and boiler. The property is in very good decorative order. Features include oil fired central heating and uPVC double glazed windows. The living/dining area has an open marble fireplace, and the family room has a solid maple floor, coving, centre piece, a stone fireplace with back boiler, and patio doors to rear. The kitchen is equipped with entensive presses and worktop space, and is plumbed for a dishwasher. The downstairs toilet comes with whb, wc, and a tiled pump shower.

130,000 - 190,460
Ballycurrin A five bedroom dormer residence set on half an acre, close to Lough Corrib, twenty miles from Galway city. This modem home was built in the 1980s and is in good order and decor. Guide price 149,000. For more information contact Duffy auctioneers.

190,460-317,434
Crumlin This attractive, newly constructed two-storey residence stands on half an acre, and is situated two miles from Monivea village, 18 miles from Galway city. Finished to the highest of standards, features include red deal floors, doors and architrave, and a fitted oak kitchen. Four bedrooms, two en suite. Guide price 2 4 7 , 519. For more information contact Keane Mahony Smith. Upstairs, the master bedroom has wooden floors and double wardrobes, and is en suite with whb and wc, and tiled electric shower. The other bedrooms, two single and one double, have built-in wardrobes and sink units. The bathroom has a large designer whb and wc, tiled electric shower, and bath with gold mixer taps. There is also a hotpress with immersion upstairs. For more information, contact O'Donncllan and Joyce. John Quinn and Co is offering a three bed semi-detached residence at number 54 Laurel Park, Newcastle. The property comprises the three bedrooms, sitting room with open fireplace, kitchen/dining room, and bathroom with wc and whb. There arc front and rear gardens, a side entrance and front porch. The residence is centrally heated and is selling with carpets and curtains. All three properties are situated close to the university and hospital, and are within walking distance of the city centre shops, schools, and church.

317,434 +
Headford Carey's cottage was built in 1932 by an American owner and provides quality accommodation with a difference. Situated in Slieverue, just over three miles from Headford and 30 minutes from Galway city, it has large rooms and excellent standard of finish. An idyllic country setting, with one and a half acre garden. Guide price 380,000. F o r more information contact Keane Mahony Smith.

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