Salthill: €1.8mWell-heeled buyers in the market for a luxury home in Galway will be tempted by number 9 Lioscarraig, Threadneedle Road in Salthill.

It is rare enough that houses at the top end of the market go for sale in Salthill and, with over 372 sq m (4,000 sq ft) of living space and generous gardens, number 9 is generating much interest in advance of its auction on April 28th.

Sherry FitzGerald Kavanagh's guide price of €1.8 million reflects not only the prime location of this four-bed family home but also the high-spec interior.

A large hall with Chinese slate floors, open stairwell and ceiling-to-floor windows set the tone for a house that is defined by a sense of light and space.

This leads into a family room with open fireplace, timber floor and full-length double corner window. The open-plan kitchen is bright and airy with solid timber units and a tiled floor. Double doors lead to the garden and another to the conservatory. A pantry, utility room, guest toilet and games room area are also found off the kitchen.

A diningroom and a livingroom - both with feature fireplace - and a study complete the downstairs accommodation.

Upstairs there are four large double bedrooms all with walk-in wardrobes. The main bedroom is en suite and has a steam room. Also found upstairs, but accessed through the conservatory, is a meditation room.

Number 9 has double-glazed cedar wood windows, gas-fired central heating and a central vacuum system.

While potential owners will undoubtedly be impressed by the high quality finish of this home, it is the property's superb location a stone's throw from the heart of old Salthill and the promenade that will really impress.

Built on a site of 0.33 acres in 1991, it is one of 14 houses in a small development off Threadneedle Road. It is within walking distance of good schools, sports clubs and Salthill beach, and backs onto Galway Golf Club.