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Price Comparison: What can I buy in Co Galway for under €600,000

From a six-bed in Athenry to a three-bed in Barna.

WITH PROPERTY ACROSS the country in such high demand, it can be really hard to get an idea of what your money will get you. 

That’s why each week, we pick a number of homes in a specific county, to make things a little easier to comprehend. 

This week, we’re looking at properties around Galway with an asking price of €600,000 or less.

Three-bed, terrace, Barna – €375,000

8 Slí Na Coille is a townhouse that’s set against the backdrop of Cappagh Park and Barna Woods. Its cedar wood-panelled façade, cobblelock driveway, and charming balcony make for a unique exterior. Inside, the bright hallway is covered with cream tiles, and leads to a stylish living room with wood floors and a cosy fireplace. The kitchen is modern and has a dining area. It opens out to the garden through double doors. A utility room and a guest toilet complete the ground floor. 

There are two spacious double bedrooms and a single bedroom upstairs. The main bedroom has its own bathroom and a balcony. A contemporary family bathroom completes the first floor. The house is energy efficient with a BER of C1 and it’s ready to walk into. The home has an overall floor area of 98 m². 

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Six-bed, detached, Claregalway – €595,000

9 Gleann Mhuiris is a large six-bed that spans a generous 214 m². Spread over three floors, the hallway leads to an ideal office space and a spacious living room with plenty of natural light. Another inviting living area has wood flooring and a marble fireplace. The kitchen and dining space has vaulted ceilings, modern units, premium appliances, and an island. French doors lead to a delightful patio with cobble paving, raised flower beds, and an outdoor dining space. 

Four spacious bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom live on the first floor. The attic has been converted providing another bathroom and more bedroom options. The house is ideally located on the Claregalway to Oranmore Road, so it’s minutes from Galway city centre.

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Three-bed, semi-detached, Athenry – €375,000

19 The Willows is an A-rated home that’s part of an estate sitting adjacent to Raheen Woods Hotel and Leisure Centre. The energy rating is largely due to the home’s underfloor heating, air-to-water heat pump and heat recovery ventilation. Inside, the rooms comprise an entrance hallway that leads to a living space with its modern fireplace, electronic blinds and a chandelier. The kitchen also has electric blinds along with a breakfast car and high-end appliances. A utility room and guest toilet complete the ground floor.

Upstairs, you’ll find a main bedroom with its own bathroom. The other two nicely-sized bedrooms share the family bathroom. The attic is insulated and floored and offers loads of storage space. It has stairs leading to it for easy access. The back garden has a patio and is surrounded by high walls for extra privacy. The house is walking distance of Athenry and a 20 minute drive from Galway city.

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Five-bed, detached, Kilconly – €465,000 

This five-bed home spans a whopping 307 m²  and sits in the Kilconly countryside. However it’s not in total isolation as the village is close by. The large house sits on three-quarters of an acre. Inside, the main living room is bright and welcoming, featuring wide plank wood floors and a cut stone fireplace with a modern stove. This space leads to the open plan kitchen and dining space. Another dining room/sunroom sits just off the kitchen. One of the bedrooms is downstairs and has its own bathroom. 

The upstairs hosts four spacious bedrooms, three of which have their own bathrooms. With a B3 BER rating, the energy-efficient home features underfloor heating powered by a wood pellet boiler in the double garage. Hop in the car for ten minutes and you’ll reach the motorway, which will connect you to Galway city in about 40 minutes. The landscaped gardens include a charming patio and raised flower beds.

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