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Corr Éisc, Owenriff Park, Oughterard, Co. Galway
Ref: R0357
Offers on €725,000
Within level walking distance of the village centre, this exceptionally attractive property, which is situated on the banks of the Owenriff River, provides 2700 sq. ft. of well balanced and well proportioned accommodation set in delightful private gardens. Internal viewing is essential to fully appreciate this beautiful property.
This luxury riverside executive residence is quietly set in an exclusive cul-de-sac on the edge of Oughterard village and in one of the most sought after residential locations. The houses in Owenriff Park are well spaced around a large lawned green with many fine specimen trees. The village centre is but a few minutes away and there is an attractive riverside walk from the green to Eighterard.
Oughterard is a charming village on the shores of Lough Corrib - the internationally renowned wild brown trout fishery. Known as the gateway to Connemara, Oughterard is well known for its range of shops, pubs and hotels which cater for the large numbers of visitors who come to take advantage of the fishing, walking, boating and other leisure activities for which this village is justly famous. Golf is available at the 18 hole Oughterard golf course, set in natural parkland and there are six other golf courses within an hour's drive.
The property is 17 miles from the regional capital of the West, Galway City, with its mainline road, rail and air connections and extensive and substantial cultural, commercial and retail facilities. Shannon Airport is some 2 hours from the property. Galway Airport is just 40 minutes away with connections to Dublin, Waterford, Luton, Manchester, Edinburgh, and L'Orient.
THE HOUSE: "Corr Éisc", or "Heron", which is approached through electric gates in high local stone walls, with tarmacadam driveway, was built in 2003 and extends to around 2,700 sq. ft. The property is of extremely finely crafted stone construction under a slate roof and has been built to an extremely high standard, in great taste and style, and with meticulous attention to detail. It is, undoubtedly, one of the finest modern residences in Oughterard village, with solid pine skirtings, architraves and doors throughout, complimenting top quality tiled surfaces and with clever use of stone to create unusual feature areas. The property has a full alarm system, a 2 zone heating system and is being sold with all the top quality fitted carpets, curtains and rails, blinds and light fittings included.
A summary of the accommodation with room aspects and approximate measurements is as follows:
Solid entrance door with ornate inset glass panels to the side leading into:
Entrance Hall: (N) 24'10 max. x 18'5 max. with attractive Travertine stone tiled floor, large natural stone feature, with doors to dining room, kitchen, sitting room, study, bedroom 1 and the bathroom. Stairs leading to the first floor. Radiator.
Dining Room: (N) 14' x 12'4 with pine solid oak polished floor, attractive centre pendant light, radiator, double doors leading to the kitchen..
Kitchen: (S) 16'2 max. x 14'2. A most delightful room with large picture windows overlooking the terrace and the riverside gardens, with continuation of the Travertine stone flooring used in the hallway. Fine fitted kitchen with an extensive range of solid wood units with grey granite work surfaces, storage cupboards above and below and a matching centre "island" unit. Large Miele electronic refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, Britannia electric oven with 5 ring ceramic hob above. Good quality Franke stainless sink with one and a half bowls and single drainer. Large matching full height larder. Recessed ceiling lights, radiator, door to:
Utility Room: (S) 10'2 x 5'8 max. with extension of the tiled flooring, further range of matching kitchen cupboards to match those in the kitchen, space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer, timer clocks for the heating zones, space for large upright freezer. Radiator. Provision for access to garage. Door to outside and door to :
Downstairs Toilet: (W) with fully tiled floor and walls throughout, fitted with matching toilet and wash basin. Radiator.
Sitting Room: (S) 18'4 max. x 16' max. A rich bright room with good views to the river, carpeted throughout, with fine modern centre rose light fitting, large double doors to the outdoor terrace, attractive designer fireplace with local stone surround and polished black granite hearth.
Bathroom: (W) fully tiled throughout to walls and floor, fitted with fully tiled shower cubicle with Mira 88 power shower and luxury shower screen. Matching wash basin and toilet. Radiator. Door to:
Bedroom 1: (N) 12'2 max. x 12'5 with stained and polished solid walnut floor, radiator.
Study/Bedroom 2: (N) 11'8 x 10'3, carpeted throughout, radiator.
Fine solid pine staircase with alternating pine and wrought iron finials leads via half landing, with an arched picture window overlooking the garden and the river and a polished pine ceiling, to :
Upper Landing: (N) 18' max. x 10'10 max., fully carpeted throughout with doors to bedrooms 3, 4 and 5, and the bathroom. Large walk in hotpress with slatted shelving and radiator.
Bedroom 3: (S) 15'6 max. x 12' max., with fine views over the terrace and the riverside gardens, carpeted throughout, radiator, access to ceiling void.
Bedroom 4: (N, W) 16'7 x 14'7, carpeted throughout, radiator, door to Walk In Wardrobe, door to: Ensuite Shower Room: (W) fully tiled throughout floors and walls, fitted with Mira Elite 2 electric shower, matching wash basin and toilet.
Bathroom: (S) a lovely light spacious bathroom, fully tiled to floor and walls throughout with recessed ceiling lights. Fitted with a large cast iron bath tub with brass ball and claw feet, brass mixer taps and shower. Matching good quality wash basin and toilet. Large corner shower unit with Mira 88 power shower and good quality "Image" bath screen. Radiator.
Bedroom 5: (S) 15' max. x 20' 8 max., carpeted throughout with a most attractive polished pine joist and suspended board ceiling with recessed ceiling lights. Radiator. Door to large walk in wardrobe with extensive under eaves storage and extensive hanging rails. Door from bedroom 5 into:
Ensuite Shower Room: (E) floors and walls fully tiled, fitted with large shower tray, Mira Elite 2 electric shower, good quality shower screen, matching wash basin and toilet. Radiator.Integral Garage 23' x 16', with double entrance doors to the front and single back door and fitted with power and light. Radiator.
OUTSIDE: The entrance driveway, which has lawned areas to the side with fine specimen trees and shrubs beyond, extends around the side of the house and culminates in twin wrought iron gates leading onto the terrace. To the other side another entrance leads to the children's play area. The terrace has been laid to concrete flagstones with inset lawned area and extensive wooden railing with gates overlooking the riverside grounds. Central feature area with stainless steel and glass panels. The entire rear garden, with its extensive views over the river is a most delightful outdoor entertaining area with emphasis on child safety with lockable gates to all the riverside grounds. The terrace also includes a wooden Garden Chalet 11'11 x 10'.
Beyond this wrought iron gates lead to the side of the house and a triangular enclosed area, currently used as a children's playground with lockable childproof gates on all sides. Further wrought iron gates lead down to fine feature steps with old railway sleepers to the side, raised local stone flower beds, ornamental shrubbing and specimen trees culminating in an attractive terrace and lawns, with rock gardens to the side, further raised flower beds and finally a lower terrace actually on the river bank, with provision for outdoor lighting.
The long river frontage at the bottom of the garden provides a delightful setting with small islands and weirs dividing the river into a number of individual watercourses.
SERVICES: Mains drainage, mains electricity and water.
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Hall Window Entrance Hall Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen Dining Room Sitting Room Study Master Bedroom Bedroom 1 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Back of House Back of House Green Outside House on the Green Play Area Rear Terrace and Lawn River and House River Downstream River & Side Terrace River Upstream Step up to Terraces
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