10 Rockbarton Road, Salthill, Co. Galway

10 Rockbarton Road is a single storey detached residence on a large private 0.21 Acre site. This property comes with an interesting history as the home of the late Gerald Bartley T.D. who served in the DeValera Governments as Minister for Industry and Commerce during the 1950 s and as Minister for Defence during the 1960 s. Gerald and his wife Babe built this house in 1954 and it has remained in the family ownership since then. Located just off Rockbarton Road in a tranquil private setting yet only 300 metres from Salthill Promenade. This location is considered prime residential, where properties of this size, scope and opportunity rarely come to the market.

Comprising a single storey detached residence with spacious rooms, high ceilings and many original features. The house will require upgrading, modernisation and or redevelopment, but has ample space and scope to allow same. Accessed directly off Rockbarton Road with two vehicular entrances, very large front garden, detached garage, parking area, enclosed and private rear garden. Mature hedgerow boundaries, shrub beds and lawns front and rear. With a site size of approx. 0.21 Acres there is opportunity to develop either the existing residence further or possibly build two or more residences on the site (subject to planning permission).

Rockbarton is a prime Salthill location with access to a range of primary and secondary level schools, established services, Salthill Village, The Promenade and with host of leisure and sporting amenities on your doorstep.

No. 10 has had an interesting history where it s likely matters that affected the development of Galway and The State were decided upon. Properties of this size, offering such opportunity and quality of location rarely come to the market. It s ready for the next owner to add to its life and history.

Entrance Porch: Bright porch, solid timber floor.

Cloakroom/WC: Cloak hanging and cloak press, toiltet and wash hand basin.

Hall: Carpet flooring.

Sitting Room: Large room, carpet floor, feature timber surround fireplace with tile inset, opening to dinging room.

Dining Room: Carpet floor, door to conservatory.

Conservatory: Laminate floor, door to rear garden.

Kitchen: Vinyl floor, fitted kitchen units, sink unit, plumbed for washing machine, hotpress, AGA oil cooker.

Bedroom 1: Timber floor, double room.

Bedroom 2: Double room, laminate flooring, wash hand basin.

Bedroom 3: Double room, carpet.

Bathroom: Vinyl flooring, wc, wash hand basin, bath with shower attachment, airing press.

Bedroom 4: Single room, carpet flooring, wardrobe.

External: Two side entrances: Front Garden: Property has two vehicular entrances off Rockbarton Road onto tarmac drive, large front garden in lawn, mature shrub beds, hedge and concrete wall boundaries to front and sides. Two side entrances around house. Detached garage 3.25m x 5m.

Rear Garden: Private East facing rear garden with raised lawn, rear path and steps to lawn. Concrete wall boundaries with shrubs. Boiler house.