Property Supplement 2017 by The Irish Post

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Where to buy in Ireland in 2017

HE Central Statistics Office in Ireland has issued its Residential Property Price Index for 2017 — in other words, where the most expensive properties can be found, where the bargains are, and whether you need to hurry. And the answer to the last question is, probably yes — particularly if you’re looking for a property in the west of Ireland. Prices are rising fastest in the west of the country, notably in Galway, Roscommon and Mayo. Here the increase is almost 20 per cent over the last year, while in Dublin the rise was only eight per cent. Overall, the property market has recovered to some extent since the crash - now only about 30 per cent below that all-time high.

It emerges that Clones in Co. Monaghan and Castlerea in Co. Roscommon are the cheapest areas in the Republic to buy a house — although overall the county of Roscommon’s prices are rising rapidly. Dublin is, predictably, the most expensive area in the country, with traditionally fashionable areas such as Greystones and Glenageary having some of the highest prices. Locations within commuting distance of the Irish capital are also amongst the second highest prices. In general, the cheapest prices in the Republic are a large swathe of the midlands that stretches from parts of Ulster, such as Monaghan and Cavan, across to the fringes of Connacht, notably

east Galway and east Mayo, and as far south as Tipperary. You might expect to get a house in this area for anything from €56,500 to around €120,000, although bargains are still available. In March a two-bedroom country cottage in Co Cavan was on the market for just €10,000. At the other end of the scale, properties on the coast are expensive, especially fashionable areas such as west Cork, west Kerry or Galway coastal areas. These can fetch as much as €280,000. The coastal areas of Donegal and Sligo, along with parts of Clare and Kerry represent a step down in price, typically ranging from around €80,000 to €120,000. In Ireland the top house prices are,

predictably enough, clustered round Dublin. Going by average price, in the year to February 2017 the most expensive Eircode area was D06 (Dublin 6) with an average price of €724,711. This includes areas such as Ranelagh, Rathmines and Rathgar. The 10 most expensive Eircode areas by average price in the same period were all in Dublin. The second most expensive area was Dublin 4, where the average price was €711,919. Dublin 4 includes the areas of Ballsbridge and Donnybrook. The least expensive Eircode area over the last 12 months was Clones in Monaghan, with a price of €50,000. The second least expensive was Castlerea in Co. Roscommon where the median price was €56,500.

FANCY A VIEW LIKE THIS? Sunnymeade, Tully in Connemara

No. 3 Dugort Beach, Achill, Co. Mayo Attractive Bungalow Residence with magniﬁcent sea views

This attractive residence is situated in an enviable scenic location overlooking Dugort Beach and magnificent views of the Atlantic and Slievemore Mountain. The accommodation comprises:- Entrance Hall with hardwood floor; Fitted Kitchen; Utility ; Large Living Room with fireplace; Three Bedrooms one of which is ensuite and Bathroom with shower, toilet and whb. Electric storage heating. No expense required. Fully furnished. Details on request from Moran Auctioneers. Price Stg £130,000 (€150,000)

The Paper Shop, Main Street, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo. Rep. of Ireland

Excellent Prime Nursing Home / Investment opportunity “St Annes” Private Nursing Home, Charlestown , Co. Mayo.For sale due to the retirement of the owner.

For Immediate Sale. FREEHOLD. Excellent long established Residential News-agency with Lotto. Prime high Street location to be sold as a going concern, unbelievable Business Opportunity. The property comprises Total 2,241 Sq.ft. Retail Shop: 1,068 sq.ft. and room to extend if required. Strong Room and storage with whb , private yard at rear Separate access to Residential accommodation comprising Kitchen Living Room with marble ﬁreplace, Large Sun Room with Panoramic Views, Four bedrooms, Bathroom and separate toilet. Oil ﬁred central heating . Requires no expenses. www.daft.ie/5186380. First Offer of €155,000 secures (£135,000).

Moran Auctioneers are delighted to bring this excellent product to the market a long established nursing home with an unrivalled reputation for quality care and excellent management.The property is located on c.6 acres and has been extended in recent years and now boasts 23 bedrooms all of which are ensuite. There are ample reception/ rooms , living rooms, kitchen , a chapel etc… there is also planning permission to add additional six ensuite bedrooms. Further details on request from Moran Auctioneers.

NO.1 ELLISON STREET, CASTLEBAR

Tel: 00353 (0) 94 9021796 Fax: 00353 (0) 94 9022179 pbmoran@iol.ie www.moranauctioneers.com

LEITH LODGE

TRALEE CO. KERRY Beautiful 6 bedroom dwelling on an elevated site with panoramic views of the sea and surrounding countryside For Sale. Situated just off the main Tralee-Listowel road, 4 miles from Tralee town centre & only 2 miles from the ITT North Campus. The emergence of the new by-pass roadway only a short distance from the property offers the discerning purchaser exceptional accessibility to Cork, Limerick, Killarney & North Kerry. The property is of cavity block (pumped) construction with a slate roof in excellent condition throughout with a contemporary ﬁnish throughout; the property beneﬁts from OFCH, cobble-lock driveway around the property, double glazed wood grain PVC windows & doors throughout , panoramic country side views out to Tralee Bay, mature well-appointed garden & a detached garage just to name a few. This dwelling house would make an ideal family home in a pleasant rural setting within easy access of all amenities.

Sitting room, Open Plan Kitchen/ Dining/ Family room, Utility Room, Playroom/Ofﬁce, Main Bathroom, Guest Toilet, Wet Room, Jacuzzi Room, Landing Seating area, 6 Bedrooms (4 En-Suite)

00 €365,0 0 0 ,0 £315

Call Lorraine on 00353 (0) 87 989 2601 or email lﬂanagan14@gmail.com”

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Six figure properties in the Six Counties

Fishing Lodge Partry Co. Mayo H €325,000 (£276,000 circa)

OUSE prices in the North of Ireland rose by six per cent last year. Prices are continuing to climb, but remain well below their peak, recorded just before the property crash in 2007. Prices subsequently more than halved between 2007 and early 2013, but have been inching upwards since then. The rise, according to the NI Residential Property Price Index, is across all property types, and in each of the Six Counties. But there are wide variations, and a notable disparity in how fast values are rising in different parts of the North. Some of the lowest priced-houses in these islands in the past have been recorded in Derry City and Strabane. But in these two

· Mature parkland setting · Adjacent to the Cloon River/ Lough Mask · Large site c. 2 acres · Private slipway giving Access to Lough Mask · Spacious well appointed open plan accommodation · uPVC windows and doors throughout · Large Garage 37 sq. metres · Boat House 45 sq. metres

Westport 00353 (0) 98 28000 Castlebar 00353 (0) 94 9028710 www.tot.ie info@tot.ie

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MOVE INTO THE WHITE HOUSE: Clooney Park West, Derry

locations prices were up by 11 per cent during 2016. However in parts of Fermanagh and in Omagh, Co. Tyrone, the rise was around two per cent. The average standardised price, across all property types in the Northern Ireland, now stands at £125,480. That compares to £97,428 at the bottom of the market in 2012, but is still far below the highest peak of £224,670 just prior to 2007. The increase in prices in the North during 2016 was not uniform across property types. The largest hike was in the apartment sector with prices up by 11 per cent. For all other types — terraced houses, detached and semi-detached properties including bungalows, barns (yes, a few were

The Irish Post sold as dwelling houses) and castles (ditto) the increase was about five per cent. The council area with the highest average price is Lisburn and Castlereagh (£149,600) and the lowest is our old friends Derry City and Strabane (£108,464). Somewhat surprisingly, the number of properties sold in 2016 was 21,669, down slightly on the 2015 figure. There are some gems on the market if you’ve got deep enough pockets. Ballycrenan on the Craigdarragh Road, Helens Bay, Bangor, is a seven bedroom detached house offered by Simon Brien Residential for £1,395,000. Helen’s Bay in Co. Down is one of the most sought after residential areas in the North. Built in 1907, Ballycrenan, is a substantial period residence with superb views over its woodland gardens to Belfast Lough. It’s not quite a manor house, but near enough — and with style to spare. If properties over a million quid are a little outside your budget, Michael Chandler Estate Agents has a few places on the market for substantially less. There’s a nice detached bungalow on the Lisleen Road in Gilnahirk, not far from Stormont in north Belfast. With four bedrooms and three reception rooms the asking price is £399,950. In Saintfield, Co. Down, Michael Chandler has a nine bedroom detached house on the go for £845,000. So that’s well above the NI average of £125,480; but then the Peartree Road property has a spacious driveway “for cars boats and caravans” as well as surrounding gardens and lawn. In Derry, Oakland Estate Agents have an impressive property in Derry on their

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books. Clooney Park West in Derry is a detached seven bedroom house on the market for £599,950. Oaklands also have the substantial property Ballyarnett House on the market for £1million. “A spokesperson told The Irish Post: “The property market is certainly moving at the minute, particularly in the city. “And occasionally historic mansions such as Ballyarnett come up for sale. This is a house full of character and steped in history.” For property under the Northern Ireland average, head for Tyrone. The Old School, Cavan Road, Dromore, Omagh is on the market for £44,950. The agents, Pollock, say: “Seldom does such a property become available in this much sought after location.” That’s grade-A estate agent speak but it would be fair to say that the easiest way to fix up this particular Old School House would be to tear it down and build a new one. But even then it could represent a bargain; this is a lovely part of Ireland and property prices are likely to increase here exponentially. Allens Estate Agents & Auctioneer & Land Agent in Co. Tyrone have a nice bungalow on the market for £174,950. Claggan Lane (no. 32) in Cookstown, Tyrone has four bedrooms, a good sized garden that is ‘well-maintained’. In other words, you could sell your flat in Walthamstow (roughly £400,000) install yourself in Cookstown, and still have enough to keep you going for a few years. If you decide to opt for that course, do let us know. We’d love to know how it works out.

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BALLAGHADEREEN, CO. ROSCOMMON

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2-Bedroom (1 bath) semi-detached house for sale at 4 Quinn Villas, Bother Bui Rd on the edge of Ballaghadereen in small, quiet, safe estate. In good condition: OFCH & garden shed. Price €55k. 14 miles from Knock Airport: no. 22 Expressway Bus to Dublin Airport regularly. Can view on Google Earth street view (53.907100°, - 8.578194°) Email enquiries to mduffy42@outlook.com

BUNGALOW FOR SALE KILTYCLOGHER, LEITRIM

ASKING PRICE: £125,000 SPACIOUS MODERN (2002) BUNGALOW, BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED IN KILTYCLOGHER, LEITRIM LAKELAND. 2-RECEPTION, 3-BEDROOM (1 EN-SUITE), GARAGE/WORKSHOP, MATURE SOUTH-FACING GARDEN, ON CIRCA 0.3 ACRE PLOT. PERFECT RETIREMENT OR FAMILY HOME.

FULL DETAILS ON 00353 (0)7198 54893

¾ ACRE SITE FOR SALE

GLENCOLMCILLE, CO. DONEGAL

HE west of Ireland is quintessential Ireland. From the wild heather bogs of Connemara to the snarling coastline of Co. Clare, dramatic scenery is guaranteed. It’s therefore no surprise that this area has property which is much sought after - and consequently has some of the highest prices in Ireland away from Dublin and west Cork. Sherry Fitzgerald currently have a couple of stunning properties on their books. Sunnymeade in Tully near Renvyle, Connemara (pictured cover page) — smack bang on the Wild Atlantic Way — has stunning views of sea and mountain. It’s on the market for €450,000. But for this you don’t just get the substantial main house. There’s an attached apartment, as well as a studio — should you think the views might awaken the muse within you and you can get down to some serious painting. Aughnanure Lodge, Knockillaree, Oughterard is a similarly impressive property. Oughterard, known as ‘the gateway to Connemara’, is an attractive town standing on the Owenriff River. Aughanure Lodge, outside the town, is a substantial six bedroom detached property standing near Oughterard Golf Club and Aughanure Castle. At the top end of the west of Ireland housing market is Tavanaghmore, Pontoon, Co. Mayo. Tuohy O’Toole has this modern, five-bedroomed bungalow on the market for €550,00. But for that you get elevated views over Loughs Conn and Cullin. If you want a peaceful

place to write those memoirs, or if you have any interest in fishing, this is the place for you. Ireland West Airport Knock is just over 20 miles away — so you could leave London on the first flight and be on Lough Conn fishing by mid-aftenoon. Aughanure, Tavanaghmore and Sunnymeade are at the top of the range for the west of Ireland. In the mid-range are properties such as Carrigbeg, Coolacloy, Clifden on the market from Matt O’Sullivan. At €220,000 this seems like a fine bargain. It’s detached, has three bedrooms, and the property has good views of Streamstown Bay, now constituted as part of the Wild Atlantic Way. In the mid-to-expensive bracket is Stoneywood, Gortard, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway. O’Donnellan & Joyce has this on the market for €395,000. For your money you get a beautiful five bedroom detached family home in a quiet woodland cul-de-sac. And if you want a little craic thrown in with all that quietness, just down the road is the one of the world’s most famous seafood events, the Clarinbridge Oyster Festival. There are still bargains to be had in the west of Ireland. Tarmon School House, Blackweir, Kilkee, Co. Clare could represent a good buy for anyone who likes a fixer-upper. The schoolhouse was built in 1894, and is definitely in need of some tlc. It’s detached, has three bedrooms and one bathroom. It’s on the market for €70,000 and it could be a great buy from Damian Lynch Auctioneer.

Aghabane Gate Lodge, Killeshandra, County Cavan

ELEVATED SITE

GANNEW, GLENCOLMCILLE

€30,000 CALL JOHN

00353 (0) 87 259 3868

Call (094) 9044777 • kevin@kbauctioneers.ie www.kbauctioneers.ie PSRA: 001691

CILLORIA COTTAGE, BREAFFY ROAD, CASTLEBAR Detached House 4 Beds - 3 Baths

5 MINUTE WALK TO VILLAGE SITUATED ON QUIET ROAD

PLENTY OF CHOICE: Clockwise, Stoneywood, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway; the inside of Aughanure Lodge; Tavanaghmore, Co. Mayo; Carrigbeg, Coolacloy, Clifden

Former Gate Lodge reconstructed in the heart of Ireland’s lakelands. Situated on an elevated site, .33 of an acre. 3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms. Large open plan ground floor. Dublin - 90 Minutes Enniskillen - 35 Minutes Cavan town - 15 Minutes

€265,000 including furniture

www.aghabanegatelodge.com

We are delighted to welcome onto the market this stunning homily,Cottage themed property built on 0.5 of an acre including four bedrooms and professionally landscaped front & rear gardens. Mezzanine for relaxing upstairs. There is a Two bedroom granny flat with toilet plus shower, kitchen and sitting room. Privacy is guaranteed in this cosy cottage setting which is located minutes drive from the village of breaffy and Castlebar town, yet is nestled in a peaceful & tranquil setting. Boasting

features such as a cottage theme throughout the property, spacious accommodation, Oil fired central heating, beautifully decorated and maintained. This property would make for an ideal family home and viewing comes highly recommended.

POA (BER D2)

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Fall hook, line and sinker for Co. Mayo THE Fishing Lodge is a superb property located about one mile from Partry Village at Srah in Tourmakeady – a scenic location with a mature parkland type site extending to about two acres fronting the Cloon River. Tourmakeady is renowned for its fishing, wonderful walks and natural waterfall - located in Tourmakeady Woods. Internally, the property has a light and airy feel with an open plan design, which flows very well and is ideal for entertaining. The grounds are maturely landscaped with a mix of lawn area, shrubs and mature trees. The property boasts a large detached garage and there is a large detached boat house off the drive, which continues to a private slipway and provides private mooring for a boat and direct access to Lough Mask. Without doubt a tranquil retreat and a fisherman’s paradise. Call 00353 (0) 98 28000 for more details.

Call (094) 9044777 • kevin@kbauctioneers.ie www.kbauctioneers.ie PSRA: 001691

25 COLLEGE VIEW, WESTPORT ROAD, CASTLEBAR, CO MAYO

Currently under construction, This 4 bedroom Detached property occupying a corner site located in the recently constructed development of “College View” on the Westport Rd in Castlebar. An ideal opportunity to acquire a new family home. Viewing comes highly recommended.

GUIDE PRICE €230,000

Call (094) 9044777 • kevin@kbauctioneers.ie www.kbauctioneers.ie PSRA: 001691

MONEEN, LOUISBURGH, CO.MAYO

Call (094) 9044777 • kevin@kbauctioneers.ie www.kbauctioneers.ie PSRA: 001691

THORNHILL, LECANVEY, WESTPORT, CO. MAYO

Substantial family residence with detached garage situated on a mature and professional landscaped site located minutes drive from Louisburgh town & Westport. This property brings character and charm with ample well proportioned living space and professional designed and decorated interior with great attention to detail being a priority. Viewing of this property is absolutely necessary and comes very highly recommended to really appreciate the numerous and quality features, this exceptional property has to offer and is strictly by appointment only.

This superbly & Meticulously presented 4 Bedroom property comes to the market in excellent condition throughout and enjoys stunning views over Clew Bay, the Islands and Croagh Patrick. This property is located approximatley 6miles from Westport town and occupies a prime elevated private site of c. 1.5 acres just 300 metres from Lecanvey Church, Pub and School and walking distance of Bertra Beach and Lecanvey Pier.

POA

PRICE REGION: €600,000

BER RATING: B3

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BARRYMORE, KILTOOM, ATHLONE RARE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY IN PRIME RESIDENTIAL SETTING

n Highly Sought After Location n Large Site c. 2 Acres n Huge Development Potential n 1940’s House & Stables n Near Lough Ree on river Shannon n Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone Golf Club, Baysports walking distance n Athlone Town Centre 10 mins n Dublin 1.5 hours, Galway 1 hour, via M6 Athlone town is a thriving commercial and retail hub with two modern shopping centres, excellent schools and colleges and many fine restaurants. It has a rich history and vibrant arts and cultural community. Sailing, angling and Shannon cruises attract visitors from far and near.

Donna Hynes: Tel: 00 353 9064 73838 www.hynes.ie

AMV €290,000

HOUSE FOR SALE

The property is a 5 bedroomed detached house, located on the N69 between FOYNES and TARBERT offering breathtaking views of the Shannon Estuary. The accommodation comprises : Porch, Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Open Plan Kitchen /Dining Room, Sun Room, Utility Room, 5 Bedrooms (2en-suite), 2 Bathrooms, 2 Walk-in Wardrobes. Outside there is a mature landscaped garden with garage and garden shed.

PRICE: Offers in the region of 279,000 STG.

CONTACT NUMBER: 00353 851319449