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Price Comparison: What can I buy in Co Galway for under €500,000?

Roundstone, Athenry, Craughwell or Galway City, here’s what’s on offer this week.

Six-bed, detached, Roundstone – €495,000

Heather Hill is a charming six-bed detached dormer home perched on an elevated site with breathtaking panoramic views of Inishlacken Island and the Wild Atlantic Way. Located just 2 km from Roundstone village and 3 km from Gurteen Beach and Dogs Bay, this 257 m² house offers a perfect blend of luxury and peace. 

The house features spacious bedrooms, large windows framing the rugged Connemara landscape, a modern kitchen and open plan living ideal for entertaining. Set at the end of a quiet country lane, it promises privacy and peace, with an expansive outdoor area to enjoy nature. With its natural water supply and proximity to vibrant local amenities, this home is ideal as a family residence or holiday retreat.

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Four-bed, detached, Athenry – €480,000

This spacious four-bed detached home in Greethill, Athenry is nestled at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac just 5 km from Athenry and 15 minutes from Galway City. Set on a generous .52 acre site with mature gardens, a south-facing patio and countryside views, the property offers a perfect balance of tranquility and convenience. Inside, the bright and well-laid-out 155 m² interior includes a large kitchen with living area, four bedrooms (one with en suite bathroom), zoned heating, full fibre broadband and a B3 energy rating that’s ideal for modern family living or remote work. 

Commuters benefit from being close to the M6 and M18 motorways and Athenry’s train station with links to Galway, Limerick and Dublin. Close to key amenities including schools, golf, shops, Teagasc Campus and Dexcom’s new facility, this home offers countryside charm with urban connectivity.

 

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Four-bed, detached, Craughwell – €480,000

This home is an energy-efficient and well-maintained four-bed in the exclusive Garraí na Droichid development, Craughwell. Located in a private six-home cul-de-sac just a short stroll from the village and train station, this A2-rated property is convenient but tranquil. The bright and spacious ground floor has a dual-aspect living room, a large open plan kitchen with dining area, a utility room and guest toilet. The overall floor area is 127 m².

Upstairs, you’ll find four bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite with en suite bathroom, a walk-in wardrobe and feature window, along with a stylish main bathroom. One bedroom is currently used as a home office. In turnkey condition, the home has triple-glazed windows, underfloor heating, gas heating with condensing boiler and photovoltaic solar panels. Outside, a paved driveway has space for two cars and the landscaped back garden includes a Steeltech-style shed.

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Three-bed, terrace, Galway City – €390,000

This well-kept, three-bed mid-terrace home at 6 O’Donoghue Terrace is perfectly positioned on the edge of Galway city’s Woodquay area. The property features two bedrooms upstairs and one downstairs, along with a living room, kitchen with dining area, fully tiled bathroom with shower and handy under stairs storage. Outside, a spacious paved backyard includes a shed and pedestrian access. 

This home benefits from a prime location within walking distance of Galway University Hospital, NUIG and the city centre, offering excellent rental potential or an ideal family residence. With all amenities nearby, oil-fired central heating and an open fireplace in the living room, this property combines comfort and convenience.

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