Spencer Auctioneers - auctioneers and valuers, irish real estate agents, galway real estate; This beautifully situated stone cottage, comes with 6 acres of land running down to the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Although needing some restoration and / or extension (subject to any necessary planning permission), the property offers the purchaser the chance to create a most delightful coastal property with wide sea views both to the front and rear.

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Derrynacleigh, Leenane, Co. Galway.
Ref: R0317

Offers on €650,000

In a superb north west facing hill side location and set back from the road in an elevated and commanding position , this stylishly designed residence comprises grand entrance hall, sitting room, lounge, large sun room, kitchen with utility and toilet, central services room, family bathroom, master bedroom suite with flush deck shower room and dressing room, 4 further bedrooms all with ensuite flush deck shower rooms, underfloor heating and the latest u.v filter windows, geo-thermal system available, garage with landscaped and lawned gardens. A fantastic home in a magical setting.
This outstanding modern residence is quite simply situated in one of the most dramatic and spectacular locations in the West of Ireland. There are stunning views in every direction. To the North the Mweelrea Mountains and the Sheefry Hills, to the South the Maumturk Mountains and the Twelve Bens, while the long arm of Killary Harbour is laid out in front of the property to the North West.
Killary Harbour is a steep beautiful inlet, 10 miles long and 45 metres deep between County Mayo and County Galway. Killary Harbour 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.
The property adjoins open moorland, is in an area of Outstanding Scenic Amenity and in a Proposed National Heritage area yet within easy reach of both Leenane and Letterfrack.
Leenane derives its name from An Lionan which is loosely translated as the tidal area, standing on the shores of Killary Harbour. Leenane 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 the renowned Portfinn Lodge.
Just 8 miles away is Letterfrack, the home of the Connemara National Park and the furniture college, Conservation Letterfrack, with further pubs hotels and restaurants of repute.
The grounds, although already landscaped and lawned, have the potential for creating gardens and grounds of enormous charm in a spectacular location.
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 2½ hours from the property, while Knock Airport is about 1½ hours.
THE HOUSE is approached through entrance gate (with provision for electric gates and lighting) onto a long chipping driveway leading upto the residence and the large parking area to the front, which also has provision for outside lighting.
The residence is of concrete block constuction under a concrete tile roof, extending to 2,850sq. ft. (264.86 sq. m) with most attractive stone façade to the front. The rendered areas of the house walls have been treated with a specialist finish which needs no painting, is guaranteed for 60 years and only needs powerwashing to keep in pristine condition. The entire interior of the property, which has solid block party walls throughout, has been painted white.
Internally, the property has underfloor heating both upstairs and down from an external oil fired furnace (with the option of geo-thermal heating system), argon filled White Bar 16ml timber effect double glazed windows with ultra violet filters throughout, Red Deal architraves and skirtings with solid Red Deal doors. The house will have quality French Pine flooring in the bedrooms, White Oak flooring in the sitting room, dining room, lounge and hall. The bathrooms and kitchen floors will be screeded awaiting client's choice of floor covering (Total tiling allowances of €8,600). Sanitary ware is included and will be white. The internal finishes described above have not yet been fitted allowing the purchaser to specify alternative finishes.
The structure of the property was built in the Summer of 2004 and is therefore completely dry allowing the installation of hardwood floors without any humidity problems. The extensive under eaves storage areas in each bedroom on the first floor are contained within solid concrete block walls ensuring privacy between bedrooms and for security, are fully insulated and have also been insulated from the bedrooms. The property is fitted with central vacuum and a pressurised water system. The property is offered with an oil fired central heating system (not yet fitted) but if the purchaser prefers a geo-thermal heating system can be easily installed and the additional cost of this, after the relevant grants, will be approx. €11,000.
A summary of the accommodation, with room aspects and approximate room measurements are as follows:
Entrance steps with handrails to the side or sloping wheelchair access lead to:
ENTRANCE HALL (NW) 12'2"" x 4'6" (3.71m x 1.37m). With centrally situated Red Deal staircase rising to first floor and independent doors leading to all ground floor rooms. Recessed ceiling lights. The staircase installed is only temporary allowing the purchaser to opt for an alternative wood to Red Deal.
SITTING ROOM (NW) 13'9" x 11'7" (4.17m x 3.53m) with archway leading to lounge. Views of Killary Harbour. Recessed ceiling lights.
LOUNGE (NW) 15'4" x 11'7" (4.64m x 3.53m) with provision for oversize fireplace. Views of Killary Harbour. Recessed ceiling lights.
KITCHEN AREA (SW) 17'8" x 14'3" (5.37m x 4.4m) with arch leading to the sunroom and door leading to Utility and cloakroom area. Recessed ceiling lights. Provision for oil fired stove or range. Subplatform for steps (allowing purchaser to choose finish) leading down into:
SUNROOM (SW & NW) 19'10" x 12'0". A beautiful double aspect room benefiting from the beautiful views of the garden and of Killary Harbour, with provision for oversize feature fireplace with raised hearth. Red Deal ceiling included but not yet fitted.
UTILITY (SW) 9'6" x 7' (2.87m x 2.12m) with door to rear garden, and door to:
CLOAKROOM (N) 7'1" x 3' (2.13m x 0.9m) with toilet and wash basin.
BEDROOM 2 (SE) 13'8" x 11'6" (4.2m x 3.43m) with door leading to:
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM. (SE) 3' x 10' (0.92m x 3.02m with walk in flush deck shower, electric extraction fan from the shower area, toilet and wash hand basin.
BEDROOM 3 (SE) 12'3" x 10' (4.02m x 3.02m)with door leading to:
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM. (SE) 3'8" x 10' (1.1m x 3.02m) with walk in flush deck shower, electric extraction fan from the shower area, toilet and wash hand basin.
BATHROOM (SE) 6'8" x 10' (1.99m x 3.02m) with bath (either side fitted or centrally fitted at purchaser's choice), toilet and wash hand basin.
SERVICE ROOM 10'0" x 5'0" with hot water cylinder, heating controls for downstairs, switching controls for all the exterior lighting and power etc, TV and phone connections and, (if the purchaser decides to opt for geo-thermal heating) the geo-thermal unit.
From the hallway Red Deal stairs (see above) lead to the upper floor & to :
LANDING, 20'5" x 14'10"(6.225m x 4.25m) with skylights above, recessed ceiling lights, under eaves access to water tank and controls for upstairs under floor heating, HOTPRESS (with underfloor heating) and doors to the master bedroom, bedrooms 4 and 5.
MASTER BEDROOM (SW) 18' x 13'6" (5.50m x 4.12m) with large bay window looking out to the Twelve Pins, exposed ceiling beams, Red Deal ceiling included but not yet fitted, extensive under eaves storage areas, doors leading to:
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM: 10'3" x 5'5" (3.13m x 1.66m) with walk in flush deck shower, electric extraction fan from the shower area, toilet and wash hand basin.
DRESSING ROOM: 9'10" max. x 7'7" max. (2.99m x 2.24m)
BEDROOM 4 (E) 12'9" x 10'4" (3.90m x 3.15m) with exposed ceiling beams, Red Deal ceiling included but not yet fitted, under eaves storage. Structural provision for dormer window on western elevation (subject to any necessary planning consents), door leading to:
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM: 8'11" x 3'5" (2.73m x 1.05m) with walk in flush deck shower, electric extraction fan from the shower area, toilet and wash hand basin.
BEDROOM 5 (NE) 15'6" x 12'7" (4.73m x 3.86m) with exposed ceiling beams, large bay window with superb views over Killary Harbour, Red Deal ceiling included but not yet fitted, extensive under eaves storage. Structural provision for dormer window on western elevation (subject to any necessary planning consents), door leading to:
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM: 8'11" x 3'5" (2.73m x 1.05m) with walk in flush deck shower, electric extraction fan from the shower area, toilet and wash hand basin.
OUTSIDE: Chipping parking areas extend around three sides of the property and these are contained within large landscaped and lawned grounds. The remainder of the property has been left in a natural state and is contained within post and wire fencing.
To the rear of the residence is a GARAGE extending to 41.5 sq. m, of concrete block construction under a concrete tile roof, rendered to match the residence and with the same a specialist finish which needs no painting, is guaranteed for 60 years and only needs powerwashing to keep in pristine condition. PUMP HOUSE, rendered and with green metallic roof and external tap. The front boundary of the property is enclosed within timber post and rail fencing.
The property extends to in all to approx. 3.8 acres
SERVICES: Mains electricity, water from 300 foot newly drilled private well, bio-system waste water treatment plant.

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Floor Plan View from South Front Elevation View from Lounge
View from Sunroom Cruiser boat on
Kill ary Fjord Property Overlooking
Killary Harbour
View North to
Mweelrea Mountains

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