1 Saint Helen's Street, City Centre, Galway, H91RW5N
€480,000
- Price per m²:€4,431
- Estimated Stamp Duty:€4,800
- Selling Type:By Private Treaty
- BER No:119636009
- Energy Performance:236.62 kWh/m2/yr
About 1 Saint Helen's Street, City Centre, Galway
Highlights
- Built c. 1915.
- Electric heating
Description
PRIME CITY CENTRE RESIDENCE - FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY O’Donnellan & Joyce are delighted to present this exceptional and rare opportunity to acquire a well configured corner dwelling within the established area of Saint Helen’s Street, Galway City. OVERVIEW Location and opportunity are the defining attributes of any exceptional property, and 1 Saint Helen's Street offers both in abundance. Occupying a prime position in one of Galway City's most desirable locations, this unique property presents an outstanding opportunity for both owner-occupiers and investors. Ideally situated just 500 metres from both the Spanish Arch and the University of Galway, it enjoys immediate access to an exceptional range of amenities, including shops, cafés, restaurants, schools and public transport. Dating from the early 1900s, the property retains much of its original character, most notably with a section of the historic Old Galway Wall proudly displayed above the main entrance. Thoughtfully upgraded and reconfigured in recent decades, the property is now presented as a spacious three/four-bedroom residence offering a flexible internal layout. The ground floor benefits from dual access together with the valuable advantage of secure off-street parking to the rear within an enclosed forecourt. Internally, the accommodation is predominantly open plan, featuring a welcoming living area, a ground-floor bedroom and a generous main bathroom. The first floor comprises two additional bedrooms, a bright living/kitchen area and a second bathroom. Extending to approximately 100 sq.m (1,076 sq.ft.) over two floors, this versatile property offers exceptional flexibility and significant potential for a variety of uses. LOCATION Occupying a highly sought-after position at 1 Saint Helen's Street, this property enjoys an enviable setting in the heart of Galway City, where historic charm meets modern convenience. Benefiting from dual frontage onto Saint Helen’s Street and Saint Mary’s Street respectively, the property offers significant profile. The property is situated less than a 10-minute walk from the University of Galway (formerly National University of Ireland, Galway), one of Ireland's leading third-level institutions. The university campus, together with University Hospital Galway, forms one of the city's principal employment and educational hubs, making the property particularly attractive to owner-occupiers, professionals and investors alike. For further details on this property, please contact Shane McDonagh of O'Donnellan & Joyce.
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School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Scoil Iognáid | Distance | 180m | Pupils | 499 |
| School Name | Presentation Primary | Distance | 230m | Pupils | 136 |
| School Name | Scoil Fhursa | Distance | 430m | Pupils | 200 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | St. Patrick's Primary School | Distance | 480m | Pupils | 231 |
| School Name | Scoil Bhríde Shantalla | Distance | 610m | Pupils | 204 |
| School Name | Claddagh National School | Distance | 620m | Pupils | 271 |
| School Name | Mercy Primary | Distance | 700m | Pupils | 261 |
| School Name | St Nicholas' Primary School | Distance | 720m | Pupils | 71 |
| School Name | Scoil Aine Special School | Distance | 900m | Pupils | 35 |
| School Name | Scoil Róis Primary School | Distance | 1.0km | Pupils | 315 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Coláiste Muire Máthair | Distance | 210m | Pupils | 765 |
| School Name | Our Lady's College | Distance | 250m | Pupils | 249 |
| School Name | Coláiste Iognáid S.j. | Distance | 260m | Pupils | 636 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | St Joseph's College | Distance | 300m | Pupils | 767 |
| School Name | St. Mary's College | Distance | 330m | Pupils | 415 |
| School Name | Dominican College | Distance | 1.0km | Pupils | 601 |
| School Name | Coláiste Éinde | Distance | 1.9km | Pupils | 806 |
| School Name | Salerno Secondary School | Distance | 2.0km | Pupils | 666 |
| School Name | Galway Community College | Distance | 2.3km | Pupils | 454 |
| School Name | Coláiste Na Coiribe | Distance | 4.1km | Pupils | 666 |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Bus | Distance | 240m | Stop | Saint Mary's Road | Route | 410 | Destination | An Cimín Mór | Provider | City Direct |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 270m | Stop | Costello Road | Route | 402 | Destination | Merlin Park | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 370m | Stop | Coláiste Muire Máthair | Route | Ng05 | Destination | Liosban Industrial Estate | Provider | Westlink Coaches |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Bus | Distance | 420m | Stop | Galway Cathedral | Route | 438 | Destination | Galway Cathedral | Provider | Tfi Local Link Galway |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 420m | Stop | Galway Cathedral | Route | 439 | Destination | Loughrea | Provider | Tfi Local Link Galway |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 420m | Stop | Galway Cathedral | Route | Gm13 | Destination | Galway Cathedral | Provider | Streamline Coaches |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 440m | Stop | University Hospital | Route | 402 | Destination | Merlin Park | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 440m | Stop | University Hospital | Route | 410 | Destination | Eyre Square | Provider | City Direct |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 450m | Stop | Galway Cathedral | Route | 430 | Destination | Galway Cathedral | Provider | Citylink |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 450m | Stop | Galway Cathedral | Route | Ng01 | Destination | Ballina Bus Station | Provider | Treacy Coaches |
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BER Details
BER No: 119636009
Energy Performance Indicator: 236.62 kWh/m2/yr
Ad performance
- Date listed17/07/2026
- Views355
- Potential views if upgraded to an Advantage Ad579
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