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4 of a Kind: Properties that may be eligible for a refurbishment grant

This week, we’re in Galway, Wexford and Waterford.

Tramore, Co Waterford – €575,000

4 Seaview Park is a bright and spacious five-bed home with three bathrooms A detached build set on a generous .66  of an acre corner site, it has dual driveway access. Offering about 176 m² of living space, it features a welcoming hall, light-filled sitting room with marble fireplace, dining with TV room and a large fitted kitchen with garden access. Bedrooms are generously sized, with the main having an en suite bathroom. There is also a detached garage on the site.

The property benefits from oil-fired central heating, uPVC double glazing and mature surrounding gardens. Its prime location, just off the old Waterford Road, is minutes from Tramore Racecourse, the beach, town centre, schools, shops and restaurants. Outdoor lovers will enjoy swimming, surfing, golf and scenic coastal walks. With strong development potential (subject to planning) and eligibility for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, this home is ideal for those seeking space and convenience by the coast.

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Salthill, Galway City – €550,000 

85 Salthill Lower is a chance to own a large four-bed detached home in one of Galway’s most popular locations. Set on a .1 of an acre site just steps from Salthill Promenade and within walking distance of Galway city centre, this two-storey property offers 135 m² of living space with access at the back, too. While in need of complete renovation, it’s a super blank canvas for creating a bespoke family residence, with scope for modernisation, reconfiguration and potential extension, subject to planning, of course. 

Eligible buyers should benefit from the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant under the Vacant Homes Scheme, helping to offset renovation costs. The location offers the best of coastal and city living, with schools, shops, cafes, restaurants, leisure facilities, NUI Galway and the Latin Quarter all close by. This is an outstanding opportunity for those with vision to create a dream home in a prime setting.

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Caherlistrane, Co Galway – €415,000

​​Set on a picturesque one acre elevated site in Caherlistrane, this charming home that dates to about 1940 offers abundant natural light, mature gardens and versatile outbuildings with stabling. The 150 m² house has up to five bedrooms, two reception rooms, kitchen, utility, two bathrooms and a spacious attic for storage or conversion. Original features remain, with scope for modernisation and possible eligibility for refurbishment grants. 

Dual gated access leads to a private driveway with ample parking. The site also includes a former corner store and substantial outhouses, ideal for redesigning. Oil-fired central heating, a private septic tank and public water supply are in place. Perfectly located near a school, church and GAA club, the property enjoys a peaceful rural setting within easy reach of Headford, which is 8 km away and Shrule, which is 5 km away. Galway City is just 26 km away too.

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Wexford Town, Co Wexford – €155,000

52 Talbot Green is a three-bed mid-terrace home in Wexford town centre, so it’s just a five minute walk from the Main Street and Quay Front. Spanning 81 m², it’s an ideal refurbishment project and qualifies for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant of up to €50,000. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, living room with open fireplace, bathroom, kitchen with dining space and utility with back garden access. Upstairs includes a landing, hotpress, two bedrooms and a main bedroom with an en suite bathroom. 

The property features a low-maintenance garden with gated access, on-street parking front and back and is surrounded by schools, shops, restaurants and sports facilities. This home would certainly suit first-time buyers, downsizers who want to create a bespoke home in a prime location. Services include mains water, mains drainage, oil-fired central heating, ESB and fibre broadband. 

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