Rare Victorian gem in the heart of Athlone

This exceptional Victorian residence in the prestigious Garden Vale area of Athlone is on the market with Mark Nestor Property Services.

Dating from circa 1890, this substantial period home offers a rare combination of architectural character, generous accommodation and an enviable town-centre setting.

From its striking full-height canted bay window and original stone entrance steps to its stained-glass detailing and impressive proportions, the property immediately captures the elegance and craftsmanship of a bygone era. Behind its distinctive façade lies a home rich in history and personality, offering an exciting opportunity for a new owner to restore and reimagine a truly unique residence.

The accommodation extends across upper and lower levels, with the main entrance approached by the original stone steps. A bright and spacious entrance hallway provides an impressive introduction to the home, showcasing the high ceilings and period proportions found throughout.

To the front, the magnificent drawing room is flooded with natural light through the expansive bay windows. This elegant reception room is one of the property’s most memorable spaces, offering the perfect setting for both formal entertaining and relaxed family living.

The kitchen is positioned to the rear of the residence, with an adjoining utility room and guest WC. Eight generously proportioned bedrooms, including ensuite accommodation, provide exceptional versatility. The scale and layout of the property would comfortably suit a large or multi-generational family, while also offering potential for guest accommodation or a boutique bed-and-breakfast enterprise, subject to any necessary permissions.

Although the residence would benefit from modernisation, many of its original features remain intact. High ceilings, stained glass, traditional detailing and beautifully balanced rooms provide an outstanding foundation from which to create a distinctive and elegant home.

One of the property’s most remarkable features is its extensive, fully enclosed rear garden. Long, private and wonderfully secluded, it provides a peaceful outdoor retreat rarely available within such a central location. A detached garage and two additional sheds offer valuable storage and workshop space, together with further potential subject to planning permission.

The property benefits from oil-fired central heating, double-glazed uPVC windows, permit parking to the front and additional off-street parking to the rear.

Garden Vale is regarded as one of Athlone’s most established and desirable residential addresses. Schools, shops, restaurants, cafés, bars and leisure amenities are all within walking distance, while Athlone Train and Bus Station is also close by. Convenient access to the M6 motorway provides excellent connections to Dublin, Galway and beyond.

Combining Victorian elegance, substantial accommodation and an exceptional central location, this remarkable Garden Vale residence represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of Athlone’s most distinctive period homes.

The home has an asking price of €790,000. To arrange a viewing, contact Laura on 090 64 09095.

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