Spire`s House, Shantalla Road, Galway, Galway City Centre, H91NX80
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Spire`s House, Shantalla Road, Galway, Galway City Centre, H91NX80

€1,500,000

10 Bed10 BathApartment
  • Estimated Stamp Duty:€20,000
  • Selling Type:By Private Treaty

About this property

Highlights

  • Attractive Galway City Centre development opportunity.
  • Planning recently granted for 10 apartments.
  • Adjacent to University Hospital Galway & University of Galway.
  • Previously one & two bedroom residential units.
  • In need of total redevelopment.

Description

Colleran Auctioneers are delighted to offer For Sale by private treaty one of Galway's landmark properties Spire's House', Shantalla Road, Galway. This property is now being sold with planning permission, recently granted for 10 apartments. Due to its size and location behind the University Hospital and only a ten minute stroll from University of Galway it will immediately appeal to anyone looking for an investment, especially builders looking for a development opportunity. The property currently consists of ten, one and two bedroom self-contained flats over two and three floors, totalling approximately 557 sqm / 6,000 sqft. This high profile property offers a unique investment and development opportunity. There is also a large forecourt offering off street parking. Spire House got its name from the two spires on its roof. The Rev. John Courtney Clare who was the presbyterian minister in Galway lived in the house from 1882 1917. From 1917 1925 it was occupied by the Young family. The Rev. Young was also a presbyterian minister. On the 26th June 1925 the Sisters of Jesus and Mary bought the house as a suitable premises for a house of studies for three sisters of their order who had come to UCG. The nuns become known as the Spires Nuns'. The nuns later added to this building and acquired Fort Eyre'. Fort Eyre was built by a Cromwellian and occupied by the Maunsells family until 1890 when it was taken over by the British army to house officers. The prime location of Spire's House' offers unmatched convenience so close to the hospital, university and city centre. The size of the property makes it a very attractive development opportunity for any builder or investor to develop into student accommodation or new luxury apartments. Guide Price €1,500,000 For further information or an appointment to view contact Don Colleran, Colleran Auctioneers 091 562293 www.collerans.com Accommodation Note: Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only. Property Reference :COLA140

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School Name
Distance
Pupils
School NameScoil Bhríde ShantallaDistance70mPupils204
School NameScoil Aine Special SchoolDistance520mPupils35
School NameScoil FhursaDistance550mPupils200
School Name
Distance
Pupils
School NameScoil Róis Primary SchoolDistance600mPupils315
School NamePresentation PrimaryDistance620mPupils136
School NameScoil IognáidDistance660mPupils499
School NameSt. Patrick's Primary SchoolDistance1.1kmPupils231
School NameCladdagh National SchoolDistance1.1kmPupils271
School NameÁbalta Special SchoolDistance1.1kmPupils24
School NameSt Joseph's Special SchoolDistance1.2kmPupils81
School Name
Distance
Pupils
School NameSt. Mary's CollegeDistance360mPupils415
School NameColáiste Muire MáthairDistance480mPupils765
School NameDominican CollegeDistance600mPupils601
School Name
Distance
Pupils
School NameColáiste Iognáid S.j.Distance750mPupils636
School NameOur Lady's CollegeDistance790mPupils249
School NameSt Joseph's CollegeDistance900mPupils767
School NameColáiste ÉindeDistance1.4kmPupils806
School NameSalerno Secondary SchoolDistance1.6kmPupils666
School NameGalway Community CollegeDistance2.8kmPupils454
School NameColáiste Na CoiribeDistance3.5kmPupils666
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TypeBusDistance40mStopShantalla PlaceRoute402DestinationMerlin ParkProviderBus Éireann
TypeBusDistance70mStopO'Conaire RoadRoute402DestinationSeacrestProviderBus Éireann
TypeBusDistance90mStopO'Conaire RoadRoute402DestinationMerlin ParkProviderBus Éireann
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TypeBusDistance110mStopShantalla PlaceRoute402DestinationSeacrestProviderBus Éireann
TypeBusDistance270mStopMaunsells RoadRoute402DestinationMerlin ParkProviderBus Éireann
TypeBusDistance280mStopColmcille RoadRoute402DestinationSeacrestProviderBus Éireann
TypeBusDistance280mStopColmcille RoadRoute402DestinationMerlin ParkProviderBus Éireann
TypeBusDistance290mStopMaunsells RoadRoute402DestinationSeacrestProviderBus Éireann
TypeBusDistance350mStopMcdara RoadRoute402DestinationSeacrestProviderBus Éireann
TypeBusDistance350mStopMcdara RoadRoute402DestinationMerlin ParkProviderBus Éireann

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