Spencer Auctioneers Estate Agent & Valuers

Jewels of Connemara
Property of
the month
Residential
Properties
Sites/Land
Commercial
Properties
Accommodation
To Let
Living in the
West of Ireland
Guide to buying
a property
Home

Cur, Maam, Co. Galway.
Ref: R0303

Offers on €175,000

An old solid stone cottage and a barn in a lovely secluded location with mature trees, good views of surrounding mountains. The original cottage with a galvanised steel roof has external dimensions of 33' x 16', while beside it is a small barn with external dimensions of 16' x 12' also of stone construction under a galvanised steel roof. The site which extends to 0.5 of an acre overlooks the Maam Valley and is delightfully sheltered by a mixture of mature ash, sycamore, alder, holly and pine trees.

The cottage and barn are in their own grounds in a lovely location, set in the heart of the highly sought after Maam Valley

The property is within half a mile of the Bealnabrack River and within 2 miles of Maam village, with its well known pub, Keane's Bar overlooking the small harbour at the top end of Lough Corrib. This historic building was built for Alexander Nimmo and was described by Samuel Lewis thus: "At the head of Lough Corrib, which is navigable to the neighbourhood of Galway, is the Corrib Hotel, situated at Maam, among the mountains, at the foot of Noneen More, at the entrance to Joyce's country and the Killeries, and commanding a beautiful view of the picturesque scenery in this very romantic district." Despite the passing of nearly two centuries since these words were written, they still apply to the scenery which surrounds both the village of Maam and this property.

The property is ideally placed for fishing, boating or walking the mountains around the Maam valley, which is one of the most favoured walking areas in Connemara. The road upon which the property is situated leads upto the parking area for Maumeen, the location of St. Patrick's Bed and St. Patrick's Well, being on the saddle of the pass which crosses the Maumturk Mountains and forms part of the Western Way, long distance hill walker's route.

Other leisure activities such as golf, pony trekking, game fishing and deep-sea angling are also available in the surrounding areas.

There are many local amenities in the nearby village of Maam which includes shop, pubs, schools, church and a new football sports field. Given its rural location and fine surroundings this cottage at Cur would make an ideal holiday home with its own land surrounding the property giving good privacy.

THE COTTAGE: The existing cottage and barn are set back from the road and tucked away to the side of the site being sold. The purchaser will either be inclined to refurbish and connect the existing buildings, or more likely, have them replaced with a modern residence which could ideally be located on higher ground to the west of the existing buildings. The new dwelling house will have fine views of the Maam valley in virtually every direction.

OUTSIDE: To the west of the cottage is a small natural woodland enclosed within local stone walls and wire fences, while to the north there is an area of grazing land interspersed with mature trees. In all the grounds extend to 0.50 acres.

SERVICES: Mains electricity and group water scheme supply available. Abundant space for waste water treatment system.

* Click on picture to view it *


Outbuildings
Back of Cottage
Maam Valley
The Barn

View of Site
from North
Bealanacrack River
at Maam
Keanes Pub
Maam
View across Valley
from Cottage

View of Site
from West

Spencer Auctioneers, Main Street, Oughterard, Co. Galway, Ireland.
Tel: +353 91 552999 / Fax: +353 91 552990
Email: info@spencerauctioneers.com / Web: www.spencerauctioneers.com