Spencer Auctioneers - Brook Lodge, 9 Owenriff Park, Oughterard, Co. Galway | A substantial contemporary riverside executive residence in one of the finest residential locations, and built with great attention to detail.

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Brook Lodge, 9 Owenriff Park, Oughterard, Co. Galway
Ref: R0411

Offers on €400,000

Within level walking distance of the village centre, this substantial property, which is situated on the banks of the Owenriff River, provides 4000 sq. ft. of well balanced and well proportioned accommodation set in delightful private gardens. Internal viewing is essential to fully appreciate this beautiful property which is ideal for family entertainment.
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 90 minutes from the property, while Ireland West, Knock airport with its extensive European connections is just 90 minutes from the property.
THE HOUSE: is approached through electric gates in high local stone walls, with inlaid stone driveway, and was built in 2001. The residence extends to around 4000 sq. ft., is of concrete block construction under a slate roof and has been built to an extremely high standard, with all internal walls of concrete block and hollowcore floors between each level. It is, undoubtedly, one of the finest modern residences in Oughterard village, with solid oak skirtings, architraves and doors throughout, complimenting top quality carpeted floors upstairs, extensive use of oak flooring downstairs and with a full alarm system. Abundant radiators throughout the property and full double glazing. The property is being sold with all the top quality fitted carpets, curtains and rails, blinds and light fittings included - there is good quality recessed brass lighting in every bedroom and shower room and a fine brass and glass chandeliers is suspended over the staircase.
A summary of the accommodation, with room aspects and approximate measurements, is as follows:
ENTRANCE HALL: (E) 34' x 8'7 max., approached through two solid teak doors with glass panels to the side, with quarry tiled entrance floor leading to solid oak parquet flooring which has been further used throughout much of the ground floor. Large radiator within a cabinet and stairs to the upper floor. From the hallway double doors in to:
SITTING ROOM: (E) 18'6 max. x 14'5 with large bay window, fine white Connemara marble fireplace with hearth and semi circular over mantle. Radiators, sliding doors to:
DINING ROOM: (N) 10'9 x 14'5 max., with doors to the hallway.
LIVING ROOM: (W) 14'8 x 13'5 with large black steel gas effect fire with solid marble black hearth, double doors to the rear deck.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: (W, S) an L shaped room with max. dimensions of 20' x 20' with top quality fitted kitchen units with polished beech work surfaces comprising a full range of storage cupboards above and below in a most attractive design. Large matching centre island unit with circular sink inlayed, main sink with one and a half sinks and draining board, large Hotpoint Burghley range in a purpose built alcove with 5 gas ring, electric grill and twin ovens. Siemens dishwasher. Kitchen area fully tiled. Raised dining area in polished oak with double doors to the outside, further range of storage cupboards above and below, door to lower level.
CLOAKROOM: (N) half tiled throughout with matching wash basin and toilet.
STUDY: (E) 11' 5 max. x 12'6 with a good range of storage cupboards to the side, radiator within radiator cabinet.
A fine VICTORIAN STAIRCASE (from a convent in the North) with polished oak banisters with black wrought iron rails to the side with purpose built solid oak children's gates and fully carpeted leads to and surrounds :
UPPER HALL: (W) 23'8 x 8'8, carpeted throughout radiator with doors to bedroom suites 1 through 5. Stained glass window at top of landing.
BEDROOM 1 OR MASTER BEDROOM SUITE: (W) 15' x 12'8, carpeted throughout, good views over the garden and the river, double doors to:
DRESSING ROOM 15' x 6'10 with top quality fully fitted range of storage cupboards drawers and rails. Door to:
ENSUITE BATHROOM: (S) half tiled throughout, large bath, twin wash basins, purpose built shower cubicle with power shower and glass door, matching toilet.
BEDROOM 2: 15' max. x 13'9 max., carpeted throughout, views over the front drive and garden, door to:
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM, half tiled throughout, fitted with large shower tray, fully tiled with power shower, matching wash basin and toilet.
BEDROOM 3: (E) 9'9 x 9'6 with door to:
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM, half tiled throughout, with large shower tray, Mira Elite 2 electric shower, matching wash basin and toilet.
BEDROOM 4: (E)14'5 x 10'10, carpeted throughout, door to:
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM, half tiled throughout, matching wash basin and toilet, large shower cubicle fully tiled with power shower.
Large walk in HOTPRESS with slatted shelving, Stira stairs to the attic.
BEDROOM 5: (W) 15'4 x 10'4, carpeted throughout, door to ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM, half tiled throughout, matching wash basin and toilet, large shower cubicle fitted with a power shower.
Doors leading downstairs from the kitchen into a large UTILITY AREA 22'7 max. x 7'4 fitted with storage drawers and cabinets, laminated work surfaces with provision for washing machine, dryer etc.. Doors to the outside and to:
DOWNSTAIRS SUITE comprising SITTING ROOM/BEDROOM, (W) 14'9 x 12'4 with door to large under stairs cupboard.
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM with large shower cubicle, matching wash basin and toilet. Door from the utility room to the outside. Door also into large .
CELLAR ROOM: (S) 25'6 x 13'6 with a good range of fitted cupboards, wine rack, indoor boiler. Double doors to the outside.
OUTSIDE: Paved entrance driveway and parking area, lawned to the side leading to a large deck area with further lawn and herbaceous borders to the side leading down to the long river frontage. The deck has got recessed deck lighting and a purpose built barbeque to the side. Iron railings with steps leading down to the lower level.
SERVICES: Mains drainage, mains electricity and water.

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The Property Entrance Hall Kitchen
Kitchen Living Room Lounge
Downstairs Toilet Landing Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom Ensuite Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4 Deck Area House from road
Rear Elevation Rear Garden

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