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Culliagh, Leenane, Connemara, Co. Galway.
Ref: S0139

For Sale Freehold - Offers on €180,000

At the upper end of the Maam valley, this attractive parcel of good mountain grazing land is within 1 mile of Leenane Village.

The land is eligible for Area Aid and REPS and would produce an annual income of approximately €8,500 per annum. Part of the land is suitable for afforestation under the Native Woodlands Scheme.

The property is located in an area of Outstanding Scenic Amenity on the bottom slopes of Munterowen West, in the upper end of Maam valley and with wide views over the Devil's Mother mountain.

Killary harbour, which is only a mile from the farm, is a steep beautiful inlet, 10 miles long and 45 metres deep between County Mayo and County Galway. Killary Harbour was at one time believed to be one of Ireland's few fjords, but is now considered to be probably a drowned valley; it is a splendid sheltered deep-water anchorage and was, at different times, a base for the British Fleet and a refuge for German U-boats. The highest peak in Connacht, Mweelrea ('The Bald King') towers over the water which is now used for mussel-farming on rafts. The nearby Ashleagh Waterfall is a local beauty-spot while the beautiful white sandy beaches of Glassillaunbeach, Salruck, Gurteen and Lettergesh are also within 15 minutes drive.

Leenane, which is only a mile from the farm, derives its name from An Lionan, which is loosely translated as the tidal area, and is a most delightful village, being a popular stopping off point on the main road between Clifden and Westport and with a number of shops, pubs and hotels.

The property is 40 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 21/2 hours from the property, while Knock Airport is about 11/2 hours.

THE LAND: This parcel of good mountain grazing land is contained within perimetre wire fencing and with over 60 metres of frontage to the R336, leading from Leenane to Maam. The land is gently sloping on the lower levels but rises steeply towards the top of the mountain.

The land is divided by a stone wall running parallel to the road. The land between the wall and the road is suitable for afforestation under the Native Woodlands Scheme, yielding Premiums of €243 per hectare (€98.34 per acre) for 15 years. The land above the wall may also be suitable for afforestation under that scheme, subject to the approval of Duchas, the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

The land is eligible for Area Aid, benefits from Area Based Compensation and is also eligible for REPS. The total income from these grants, would amount to approximately €8,500. This level of combined grant is assured to continue until 2013.

The land is partly in a Special Area of Conservation, but this does not include the land adjoining the road, upon which it is envisaged a farmhouse could be built.

As a working farm, planning permission would be granted for the construction of one farmhouse, in the existing building line along the road frontage to the farm and between the derelict cottage and the bungalow to the south east.

This farmhouse, when constructed, will have superb views over the hills and mountains to the rear and front of the farm.

The land extends in all to approximately 46 acres.

There are abundant natural water sources on the land for both stock on the land and for the farmhouse, when built. Electric lines cross the land, should electric supply be needed for the house or otherwise.

All the land now being sold is eligible to be included in Area Aid and REPS and, if so entered, would produce an income of approximately €8,500 per annum.

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