{"id":550587,"date":"2026-07-15T07:54:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T07:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/550587\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T07:54:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T07:54:12","slug":"victorian-roscommon-home-retains-many-original-features-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/550587\/","title":{"rendered":"Victorian Roscommon home retains many original features &#8211; News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"contextmenu internal_Body1st\">A substantial four-bedroom Victorian residence, offered at a guide price of \u20ac180,000, has come on the market in Roscommon Town.<\/p>\n<p class=\"contextmenu Body Body\">Dating back approximately 150 years, Number 12 Goff Street, Roscommon, presents a rare opportunity for builders, investors, and those seeking a rewarding restoration project in the heart of Roscommon Town.<\/p>\n<p class=\"contextmenu Body Body\">The property is ideally positioned to benefit from significant public realm enhancement works currently underway. \u201cThese improvements are set to further enhance the streetscape and overall appeal of the area, adding long-term value to this central and increasingly attractive location,\u201d said auctioneers Sherry FitzGerald P. Burke.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3859199_10_articleinline_12_20Goff_20St_2001.jpg\" alt=\"The property requires refurbishment, but it retains many fine original features.\" title=\"The property requires refurbishment, but it retains many fine original features.\" class=\"card-img\"\/>The property requires refurbishment, but it retains many fine original features.<\/p>\n<p class=\"contextmenu Body Body\">While the property requires refurbishment, it retains many fine original features, including traditional timber sash windows to the front on the first floor, original fireplaces in the upstairs bedrooms, and period details such as original doors, surrounds, and decorative architraves. These elements provide a strong foundation for restoration and the creation of a truly distinctive home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"contextmenu Body Body\">The generous proportions are immediately evident, with ceiling heights of approximately 10 feet on the ground floor and 9 feet on the first floor. A classic bay window to the front adds to the Victorian charm and allows for excellent natural light.<\/p>\n<p class=\"contextmenu Body Body\">Accommodation comprises an entrance hall, living room with open fireplace, kitchen, utility space, and four bedrooms. \u201cThe layout offers flexibility and scope for reconfiguration, depending on the buyer\u2019s vision,\u201d said the auctioneers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3859200_10_articleinline_12_20Goff_20St_2016.jpg\" alt=\"The generous proportions are immediately evident in the property, with ceiling heights of approximately 10 feet on the ground floor and 9 feet on the first floor.\" title=\"The generous proportions are immediately evident in the property, with ceiling heights of approximately 10 feet on the ground floor and 9 feet on the first floor.\" class=\"card-img\"\/>The generous proportions are immediately evident in the property, with ceiling heights of approximately 10 feet on the ground floor and 9 feet on the first floor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"contextmenu Body Body\">Externally, the property sits on a generous town-centre plot and benefits from valuable rear access \u2014 a key advantage for redevelopment or upgrade works.<\/p>\n<p class=\"contextmenu Body Body\">\u201cThe property may qualify for both the SEAI Retrofit Grant and the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, offering significant financial support to transform this house into a modern home while retaining its period character.<\/p>\n<p class=\"contextmenu Body Body\">\u201cThis is a property full of potential \u2014 an ideal project for those looking to restore, invest, or create a unique town-centre residence with character and long-term value,\u201d said the auctioneers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"contextmenu Body Body\">For current offers, log on to the MySherryFitz portal. To arrange a viewing, contact Sherry FitzGerald P. Burke on 090 6627200 or email pburke@sfpburke.ie.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A substantial four-bedroom Victorian residence, offered at a guide price of \u20ac180,000, has come on the market in&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":550588,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[72,61,60],"class_list":["post-550587","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-business","tag-business","tag-ie","tag-ireland"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/550587","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=550587"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/550587\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/550588"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=550587"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=550587"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=550587"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}