3 Owenriff Park, Oughterard, Co. Galway.
Ref: R0326
Offers on €450,000
Owenriff Park is nearly an island surrounded by the Owenriff River and one of the most sought after residential areas of Oughterard Village. The property is believed to have one of the largest plots within this promontory and this 1,650 sq.ft detached residence offers an increasingly rare chance of sophisticated village living, in a quiet private location and with the Owenriff River literally at the bottom of the garden. Ideal for the fisherman or boating enthusiast, the rear garden has access to the Owenriff River where several boats are moored.
The property was constructed in the early 1980's and has accommodation comprising, hallway, kitchen / dining room, lounge, 4 bedrooms (2 ensuite) and a shower room. Externally the property is situated on a lovely South East facing corner plot with well maintained gardens to the front and rear.
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 13 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, Cork, Belfast, Luton, Manchester, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Leeds Bradford, Bristol, Southampton, Newcastle and L'Orient.
The property was built in the early 80's, is of standard concrete block construction under a fibre pitch slate roof and benefits from oil fired central heating and some double glazing. Internally the property has retained some lovely original features including, coving, ceiling roses and the lovely open fire place to name but a few. The property offers great scope to extend (subject to relevant planning consents) and some updating maybe required dependant on taste.
A summary of the accommodation, with room aspects and approximate measurements, is as follows:
ENTRANCE HALL: (N) wooden door with inset single glazed pane inset leading into hallway. A spacious entrance hall with coving and some inset spotlights, telephone point, radiator, access to loft via hatch and doors leading to all principal rooms and hotpress
KITCHEN / DINING ROOM: (N) 5.17m x 3.43m (17'0" x 11'2") matching range of wall mounted and base units constructed in pine, ample roll edge work surface incorporating breakfast bar, integrated electric double oven and 4 ring hob with extractor above and inset stainless steel sink drainer. Space and plumbing for washing machine and space for large fridge freezer, window with aspect to front, ample space for dining table, radiator and doors leading to rear lobby and lounge
REAR HALL: (E) door providing access to side garden, tiled to ceiling, space and plumbing for washing machine, door leading to:
CLOAKROOM: (E) window to side, tiled to ceiling, low level WC, radiator and wash hand basin.
LOUNGE: (S & W) 6.56m x 5.25m (21'6" x 17'2") An impressive light sunny room with a 9 feet ceiling height, a large window providing views over rear garden and multi pane door providing access. The focal point of this room is the lovely black marble fireplace with wooden carved surround and mantle with marble hearth. The original coving and ceiling rose adds character to this lovely room, television point and two radiators.
BEDROOM 1: (N) 3.39m x 3.14m (11'1" x 10'3") double bedroom with built in wardrobe, radiator, window giving aspect to front, wall mounted light and door leading to:
EN SUITE: (N) Attractive fishing motif matching suite consisting of low level WC, bidet and wash hand basin. Bath with panelled surround, heated towel rail, part tiled walls and window to front.
BEDROOM 2: (S & E) 5.49m x 3.36m (18' x 11') max. A lovely double bedroom with views and access via a window and multi pane door to rear garden. Built in wardrobe, radiator and door leading to:
EN SUITE: part tiled, walk in shower cubicle with "Mira Elite " wall mounted shower, electric extractor, low level WC, wash hand basin mounted in vanity unit with tiled splash back and radiator.
BEDROOM 3: (S) 3.38m x 2.98m (11'1" x 9'9") double room with single glazed window overlooking rear garden, built in wardrobe and radiator.
BEDROOM 4: (S) 3.15m x 1.93m (10'4" x 6'4") window to rear, built in wardrobe and radiator.
SHOWER ROOM: (N) tiled to ceiling, obscured window to front, low level WC, walk in shower cubicle with "mira" wall mounted shower, radiator and wash hand basin mounted in a vanity unit.
OUTSIDE: The property is nicely set back from the road sheltered by mature evergreen hedging. There is a driveway leading to the garage and path leading to the front door and continuing around to the rear. To the side of the property there is a patio area that continues round the property leading to an attractive sheltered seating area with views over garden and providing privacy. Steps lead down to a lawn with a range of mature beds and borders housing mature trees, shrubs and bushes. At the end of the garden there is a trellised fence which has been removed in the past to provide direct access across a path to the banks of the Owenriff River where several fishing boats are moored. Due to the location of this property, boat owners are able to sail directly onto Lough Corrib within 5 minutes.
GARAGE: 5.91m x 5.87m (19'4" x 19'3") max. With timber double doors providing access at the front and a door leading to the rear garden. There is power and lighting with ample sockets fitted.
SERVICES: Mains electricity, mains drainage and mains water.
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House |
Front Elevation |
Kitchen |
Lounge |
Master Ensuite |
Bedroom 2 |
Rear Garden |
Rear Garden View 2 |
Owenriff River |
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