Francis Cottage, Coolough, Menlo, Galway, H91X29C
€200,000
- Price per m²:€4,448
- Estimated Stamp Duty:€2,000
- Selling Type:By Private Treaty
About this property
Highlights
- BER exempt - Protected Structure (GCC RPS No. 2402).
- Folio GY135731F
- FPP for single storey link extension of 49 sq.m. & refurb of an outbuilding of 60 sq.m.
- Galway City Council planning ref. 24/60291
- Site of 0.28 acres (0.11 ha).
Description
Francis Cottage, Coolough, Menlo, Galway, H91 X29C Charming 2 bed 3-bay thatched single storey cottage just minutes from Galway City Centre and the busy shopping centres of Headford Road. Surrounded by plenty of neighbouring homes, Francis Cottage is located just 3 kms from Galway City Centre, but lies in rural tranquillity. Located down a little boreen, Francis Cottage is bordered by traditional hedgerows and dry stone walls that form boundaries to small rural fields, reminiscent of a bygone era. The cottage probably dates back to pre-Famine times and is set on a site of 0.28 acre approx. The cottage has grant of full planning permission on Galway City Council planning ref. 24/60291 for alterations to the existing dwelling including a new floor, energy upgrade items and elevational changes as well as the construction of a single storey link extension of 49 sq.m. and the refurbishment of an existing stone outbuilding of 60 sq.m. for residential use. Accommodation comprises living/kitchen/dining room, 2 bedrooms and a loft room. It has a front door that opens to a central courtyard with the stone outbuildings facing the cottage. A back door leads from the kitchen to a small garden. 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 | Scoil Bhríde | Distance | 1.1km | Pupils | 135 |
| School Name | Tirellan Heights National School | Distance | 1.1km | Pupils | 349 |
| School Name | Galway Educate Together National School | Distance | 1.9km | Pupils | 381 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | St Joseph's Special School | Distance | 2.0km | Pupils | 81 |
| School Name | St James' National School | Distance | 2.1km | Pupils | 373 |
| School Name | Castlegar National School | Distance | 2.4km | Pupils | 82 |
| School Name | St Nicholas' Primary School | Distance | 2.4km | Pupils | 71 |
| School Name | Mercy Primary | Distance | 2.4km | Pupils | 261 |
| School Name | Rosedale School | Distance | 2.6km | Pupils | 73 |
| School Name | Presentation Primary | Distance | 2.7km | Pupils | 136 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Galway Community College | Distance | 2.1km | Pupils | 454 |
| School Name | Our Lady's College | Distance | 2.7km | Pupils | 249 |
| School Name | St Joseph's College | Distance | 2.8km | Pupils | 767 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Coláiste Muire Máthair | Distance | 3.0km | Pupils | 765 |
| School Name | St. Mary's College | Distance | 3.1km | Pupils | 415 |
| School Name | Coláiste Iognáid S.j. | Distance | 3.1km | Pupils | 636 |
| School Name | Dominican College | Distance | 3.6km | Pupils | 601 |
| School Name | Coláiste Éinde | Distance | 4.3km | Pupils | 806 |
| School Name | Salerno Secondary School | Distance | 4.5km | Pupils | 666 |
| School Name | Galway Educate Together Secondary School | Distance | 4.5km | Pupils | 350 |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
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| Type | Bus | Distance | 620m | Stop | Barr Na Coille | Route | 407 | Destination | Bothar An Choiste | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 730m | Stop | Barr Na Coille | Route | 407 | Destination | Eyre Square | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 830m | Stop | Arda Thír Oileáin Thiar | Route | 407 | Destination | Bothar An Choiste | Provider | Bus Éireann |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
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| Type | Bus | Distance | 830m | Stop | Arda Thír Oileáin Thiar | Route | 407 | Destination | Eyre Square | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 970m | Stop | Mionlach | Route | 438 | Destination | Galway Cathedral | Provider | Tfi Local Link Galway |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 980m | Stop | Arda Thír Oileáin Thoir | Route | 407 | Destination | Bothar An Choiste | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 980m | Stop | Arda Thír Oileáin Thoir | Route | 407 | Destination | Eyre Square | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.0km | Stop | Mionlach | Route | 438 | Destination | Tuam | Provider | Tfi Local Link Galway |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.1km | Stop | Scoil San Phroinsias | Route | 407 | Destination | Eyre Square | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 1.1km | Stop | Bóthar Chúil Each | Route | 407 | Destination | Bothar An Choiste | Provider | Bus Éireann |
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