Bidding frenzy sees Kilkenny property fetch tidy sum at auction


The property went under the hammer at a public auction held in the Clubhouse Hotel on Patrick Street, Kilkenny
A property in Kilkenny City that was put up for auction with an advised minimum value of €350,000 has sold for a tidy sum following huge local interest.
Hatton Garden, 14 College Road, is a three-bedroom semi-detached residence that while ‘requiring complete renovation’, benefits from a good layout and excellent proportions.
The property went under the hammer at a public auction held in the Clubhouse Hotel on Patrick Street, Kilkenny, on Friday, July 24, where competitive bidding saw the final sale price climb to an impressive €600,000.
The sale price was €250,000 above the advised minimum value of €350,000.
Auctioneer Ed Donohoe of Donohoe Town and Country confirmed that the property sold for €600,000 following competitive bidding at the auction.
He cited the property’s sought-after location as being a key driver of interest.