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Clarke Street, Athenry, Co. Galway

€475,000 Energy Rating H65X430 8 beds1 bath2915 Sq.ft
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Clarke Street, Athenry, Co. Galway

€475,000

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Beds 8 beds
Price €475,000
Property Type Semi-Detached House
Size meters2
Energy Rating BER-G
Refreshed on Aug 1, 2025
Eircode H65X430
Group Name Cathal Moran Auctioneers
Sales License Number 001860

Description

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY Substantial historical and character filled early 1900s Townhouse set in the heart of Athenry Town with large rear garden and vehicular access. Zoned “C1” Town Centre under current Athenry Local Area Plan Clarke Street, Athenry, Co. Galway H65 X430 Rare opportunity to acquire a characteristic and history laden 8 bedroomed Townhouse boasting many original features on extensive site. In need of refurbishment and renovation. Viewings by appointment with CATHAL MORAN AUCTIONEERS

Features

LOCATION: The property is located on Clarke Street in the centre of Athenry town, in a predominantly residential location and situated close to the Credit Union and near opposite the Athenry Council sub- Office and library. The immediate surrounding area is largely residential in character with interspersed commercial concerns close by including new Aldi store, Newpark hotel, offices and many legal offices, Town Hall and cafes and eateries amongst others. The property is within walking distance of all necessary conceivable amenities that is to offer in the Medieval and Heritage town of Athenry and occupies a very good profile vantage location in the town. DESCRIPTION: The property comprises an old town centre dwellinghouse situated on a large site in the centre of Athenry town. The property basically comprises a mainly three storey building together with side two storey annex and with a pitched slate roof. There is a three storey return to the rear of the building with a flat roof. The property we understand was built in the early 1900’s and is currently unoccupied and is in need of refurbishment, renovation and upgrading throughout. The property appears to be of stone and old masonry type construction with thick walls and has a mainly pitched slate roof. The property has an imposing front façade with part ivy clad and also benefits from a side vehicular access leading to the large rear garden- ideal for parking and ancillary enjoyment of the house and presenting further potential. The property has PVC double glazed windows in the main. There are many fireplaces throughout the rooms to this old majestic dwellinghouse which had a strong historical significance during the early 1900s around the War of Independence. The floors to the property are part timber, part solid with many old original floor boards. The property does not have the benefit of a central heating system. The property has an old world character with high ceilings, feature panelled ceilings to front sitting room and hallway areas, high Georgian type windows, many feature fireplaces and generously proportioned rooms in the main. An ornate front doorway with fanlight opens into the lovely hallway with feature staircase and with fine reception rooms on either side. Outside there is a spacious rear garden which is largely overgrown and is enclosed with stone and concrete boundary walls and old shed. There is a vehicular side access with side steel gate. The property is contained in Folio GY8818. NOTE: The property may be eligible for the vacant homes grant scheme and SEAI Grants (energy efficiency grants, and other potential funding opportunities. The property is in need of substantial upgrading and refurbishment throughout. Building frontage- approx. 61ft Street frontage - approx. 70 ft Gross Internal Floor Area of dwellinghouse - approx. 2,915 sq ft Site Area- Approx.-TBC ACCOMMODATION: The accommodation briefly comprises as follows: Ground Floor Front Porch with ornate doorway and fanlight, front double doorway Entrance Hall with timber panelled ceiling and stairs Front living room with fireplace and timber floor Large living room with feature fireplace, panelled ceiling and timber floor Back lobby with rear door Kitchen with old range and built in presses First Floor - Timber Floors Bedroom 1 – single with old fireplace Bedroom 2 – single at front with old fireplace Bedroom 3 – (middle) double room Bedroom 4 – single Bathroom with wc, whb, bath – (poor condition – Needs replacing) Bedroom 5 – double with fireplace- large drawing room style Landing Top Floor – Timber Floors Bedroom 6 – double with fireplace, timber floor boards Bedroom 7 – double, timber floor boards Bedroom 8 – double with fireplace, timber floor boards Store room Small room at end-store room Outside: Spacious rear garden – over grown Side vehicular access to rear FEATURES: • Imposing Town Centre character property • Old features • High ceilings – 9’5” mainly • Features original staircase • Numerous old fireplaces • Timber floors • Panelled ceiling to main living room and hallway • Large rear garden COMMENTARY: Seldom does such a substantial town centre residence come up for sale on such a large site in the heart of the Medieval and Heritage town of Athenry. This 3 storey, part two storey residence was built in 1907 is of stone and masonry construction and in need of upgrading and modernisation. The residence expands to approx. 2,915 sq. ft. over 3 levels and also has the benefit of vehicular side access which opens onto a large enclosed uniform shaped rear garden, hard to come by in the heart of the town. The property itself has strong historical significance with many famous Irish heroes having passed through. The property offers to the market an excellent opportunity to acquire a fine restoration and refurbishment project for those seeking a large historical and original residence offering excellent scope with generous accommodation and with fine spacious garden. In addition the property also holds obvious investment and development asset management potential given its substantial nature and its town centre location within walking distance of all amenities and facilities in the town. Furthermore the benefit of its “C1” –Town Centre zoning and given the generous size of the site together with the substantial dwellinghouse, offers excellent commercial potential subject to planning permission. Commercial potential may lend itself towards office, tourism, civic building opportunity, leisure and residential mix amongst others. SERVICES: We understand the property has all main services available to same, however we have not tested any services. PLANNING: The property is zoned C1 – Town Centre Commercial under the Athenry Local Area Plan 2024. Many possible uses open for consideration generally. BER NUMBER: 118540202 GUIDE PRICE: € 475,000 VIEWINGS: Viewings are strictly by appointment with Auctioneers who are sole selling Agents

BER Details

BER: G BER No.118540202

Directions

H65X430 Our Signs are on the property.

Viewing Details

VIEWINGS: Viewings are strictly by appointment with Auctioneers who are sole selling Agents

Description

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY Substantial historical and character filled early 1900s Townhouse set in the heart of Athenry Town with large rear garden and vehicular access. Zoned “C1” Town Centre under current Athenry Local Area Plan Clarke Street, Athenry, Co. Galway H65 X430 Rare opportunity to acquire a characteristic and history laden 8 bedroomed Townhouse boasting many original features on extensive site. In need of refurbishment and renovation. Viewings by appointment with CATHAL MORAN AUCTIONEERS

Features

LOCATION: The property is located on Clarke Street in the centre of Athenry town, in a predominantly residential location and situated close to the Credit Union and near opposite the Athenry Council sub- Office and library. The immediate surrounding area is largely residential in character with interspersed commercial concerns close by including new Aldi store, Newpark hotel, offices and many legal offices, Town Hall and cafes and eateries amongst others. The property is within walking distance of all necessary conceivable amenities that is to offer in the Medieval and Heritage town of Athenry and occupies a very good profile vantage location in the town. DESCRIPTION: The property comprises an old town centre dwellinghouse situated on a large site in the centre of Athenry town. The property basically comprises a mainly three storey building together with side two storey annex and with a pitched slate roof. There is a three storey return to the rear of the building with a flat roof. The property we understand was built in the early 1900’s and is currently unoccupied and is in need of refurbishment, renovation and upgrading throughout. The property appears to be of stone and old masonry type construction with thick walls and has a mainly pitched slate roof. The property has an imposing front façade with part ivy clad and also benefits from a side vehicular access leading to the large rear garden- ideal for parking and ancillary enjoyment of the house and presenting further potential. The property has PVC double glazed windows in the main. There are many fireplaces throughout the rooms to this old majestic dwellinghouse which had a strong historical significance during the early 1900s around the War of Independence. The floors to the property are part timber, part solid with many old original floor boards. The property does not have the benefit of a central heating system. The property has an old world character with high ceilings, feature panelled ceilings to front sitting room and hallway areas, high Georgian type windows, many feature fireplaces and generously proportioned rooms in the main. An ornate front doorway with fanlight opens into the lovely hallway with feature staircase and with fine reception rooms on either side. Outside there is a spacious rear garden which is largely overgrown and is enclosed with stone and concrete boundary walls and old shed. There is a vehicular side access with side steel gate. The property is contained in Folio GY8818. NOTE: The property may be eligible for the vacant homes grant scheme and SEAI Grants (energy efficiency grants, and other potential funding opportunities. The property is in need of substantial upgrading and refurbishment throughout. Building frontage- approx. 61ft Street frontage - approx. 70 ft Gross Internal Floor Area of dwellinghouse - approx. 2,915 sq ft Site Area- Approx.-TBC ACCOMMODATION: The accommodation briefly comprises as follows: Ground Floor Front Porch with ornate doorway and fanlight, front double doorway Entrance Hall with timber panelled ceiling and stairs Front living room with fireplace and timber floor Large living room with feature fireplace, panelled ceiling and timber floor Back lobby with rear door Kitchen with old range and built in presses First Floor - Timber Floors Bedroom 1 – single with old fireplace Bedroom 2 – single at front with old fireplace Bedroom 3 – (middle) double room Bedroom 4 – single Bathroom with wc, whb, bath – (poor condition – Needs replacing) Bedroom 5 – double with fireplace- large drawing room style Landing Top Floor – Timber Floors Bedroom 6 – double with fireplace, timber floor boards Bedroom 7 – double, timber floor boards Bedroom 8 – double with fireplace, timber floor boards Store room Small room at end-store room Outside: Spacious rear garden – over grown Side vehicular access to rear FEATURES: • Imposing Town Centre character property • Old features • High ceilings – 9’5” mainly • Features original staircase • Numerous old fireplaces • Timber floors • Panelled ceiling to main living room and hallway • Large rear garden COMMENTARY: Seldom does such a substantial town centre residence come up for sale on such a large site in the heart of the Medieval and Heritage town of Athenry. This 3 storey, part two storey residence was built in 1907 is of stone and masonry construction and in need of upgrading and modernisation. The residence expands to approx. 2,915 sq. ft. over 3 levels and also has the benefit of vehicular side access which opens onto a large enclosed uniform shaped rear garden, hard to come by in the heart of the town. The property itself has strong historical significance with many famous Irish heroes having passed through. The property offers to the market an excellent opportunity to acquire a fine restoration and refurbishment project for those seeking a large historical and original residence offering excellent scope with generous accommodation and with fine spacious garden. In addition the property also holds obvious investment and development asset management potential given its substantial nature and its town centre location within walking distance of all amenities and facilities in the town. Furthermore the benefit of its “C1” –Town Centre zoning and given the generous size of the site together with the substantial dwellinghouse, offers excellent commercial potential subject to planning permission. Commercial potential may lend itself towards office, tourism, civic building opportunity, leisure and residential mix amongst others. SERVICES: We understand the property has all main services available to same, however we have not tested any services. PLANNING: The property is zoned C1 – Town Centre Commercial under the Athenry Local Area Plan 2024. Many possible uses open for consideration generally. BER NUMBER: 118540202 GUIDE PRICE: € 475,000 VIEWINGS: Viewings are strictly by appointment with Auctioneers who are sole selling Agents

BER Details

BER: G BER No.118540202

Directions

H65X430 Our Signs are on the property.

Viewing Details

VIEWINGS: Viewings are strictly by appointment with Auctioneers who are sole selling Agents
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Date created: Aug 1, 2025

Cathal Moran Auctioneers
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PSRA Licence No. 001860
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