16 Nuns Island, Galway City Centre, Galway, H91RYN2
€470,000
- Price per m²:€3,671
- Estimated Stamp Duty:€4,700
- Selling Type:By Private Treaty
- BER No:106783285
- Energy Performance:571.4 kWh/m2/yr
About 16 Nuns Island, Galway City Centre, Galway
Highlights
- Preiod terraced building
- Built circa 1890
- Currently arranged as three apartments
- Excellent potential
- City centre location
Description
16 Nuns Island offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a substantial terraced building in one of Galway City's most central & famed locations. Arranged over three stories & currently arranged as three apartments, the building offers excellent potential & space with approximately 128 sq.m throughout. Part of the historic area & dating back to the late 1800s, the property offers excellent potential & filled with charming characteristics notably the vaulted ceilings. Nun's Island's central location offers city living at its best. This highly desirable location is superbly positioned just a stone's throw from the vibrant cobbled street of Galay City, with its many shops, bars & restaurants including the Latin Quarter, Eyre Square, City Centre & West. Additionally, the property is within walking distance of Galway University, UCHG, which are both just a short stroll away, whilst the area is well serviced by local amenities as is expected from city living. The area is also excellent for families with several local schools within walking distance & is within easy access to outdoor landmarks such as Claddagh Basin, South Park, Salthill Promenade, Fisheries Field, Millennium Park & Dangan Sportsgrounds. The property offers excellent potential & a second-to-none location in part of old Galway. Viewing is highly recommended. Keep up to-date with NEW PROPERTIES by registering your details on our database For Further details please contact our office on 091-564212 OFFICE OPENING HOURS - MON TO FRI 9AM TO 5:30PM Properties can be viewed on our website www.odj.ie NOTE: These particulars are not to be considered a formal offer. They are for information only and give a general idea of the property. They are not to be taken as forming any part of a resulting contract, nor to be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Whilst every care is taken in their preparation, neither O’Donnellan & Joyce Auctioneers nor the vendor accept any liability as to their accuracy. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of these particulars. No person in the employment of O’Donnellan & Joyce Auctioneers has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
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School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
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| School Name | St. Patrick's Primary School | Distance | 150m | Pupils | 231 |
| School Name | Presentation Primary | Distance | 370m | Pupils | 136 |
| School Name | Mercy Primary | Distance | 390m | Pupils | 261 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Scoil Iognáid | Distance | 430m | Pupils | 499 |
| School Name | St Nicholas' Primary School | Distance | 440m | Pupils | 71 |
| School Name | Claddagh National School | Distance | 600m | Pupils | 271 |
| School Name | Scoil Fhursa | Distance | 730m | Pupils | 200 |
| School Name | Scoil Bhríde Shantalla | Distance | 940m | Pupils | 204 |
| School Name | Scoil Aine Special School | Distance | 1.2km | Pupils | 35 |
| School Name | Scoil Róis Primary School | Distance | 1.4km | Pupils | 315 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | St Joseph's College | Distance | 60m | Pupils | 767 |
| School Name | Our Lady's College | Distance | 180m | Pupils | 249 |
| School Name | Coláiste Iognáid S.j. | Distance | 420m | Pupils | 636 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Coláiste Muire Máthair | Distance | 550m | Pupils | 765 |
| School Name | St. Mary's College | Distance | 680m | Pupils | 415 |
| School Name | Dominican College | Distance | 1.4km | Pupils | 601 |
| School Name | Galway Community College | Distance | 2.0km | Pupils | 454 |
| School Name | Coláiste Éinde | Distance | 2.3km | Pupils | 806 |
| School Name | Salerno Secondary School | Distance | 2.4km | Pupils | 666 |
| School Name | Galway Educate Together Secondary School | Distance | 3.9km | Pupils | 350 |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
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| Type | Bus | Distance | 220m | Stop | Galway Cathedral | Route | 438 | Destination | Tuam | Provider | Tfi Local Link Galway |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 220m | Stop | Galway Cathedral | Route | Gm13 | Destination | Monaghan Shopping Centre | Provider | Streamline Coaches |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 220m | Stop | Galway Cathedral | Route | 439 | Destination | Loughrea | Provider | Tfi Local Link Galway |
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| Type | Bus | Distance | 250m | Stop | Galway Cathdrl | Route | 433 | Destination | Galway Cathedral | Provider | Bus4u |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 270m | Stop | Galway Cathdrl | Route | 964 | Destination | Letterkenny Bus Station | Provider | Bus Feda |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 270m | Stop | Galway Cathdrl | Route | Ng11 | Destination | Civic Offices | Provider | Barrett Coaches |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 270m | Stop | Galway Cathdrl | Route | Ng01 | Destination | Ballina Bus Station | Provider | Treacy Coaches |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 270m | Stop | Galway Cathdrl | Route | 430 | Destination | Ballina Humbert Street | Provider | Citylink |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 290m | Stop | Galway Cathdrl | Route | 404 | Destination | Newcastle | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 290m | Stop | Galway Cathdrl | Route | 763x | Destination | Galway Cathedral | Provider | Citylink |
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BER Details
BER No: 106783285
Energy Performance Indicator: 571.4 kWh/m2/yr
Ad performance
- Ad levelAdvantageGOLD
- Date listed31/07/2026
- Views9,470
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